Beat Direct

Organize beats by type to see the balance of your story (e.g., Red for Relationships, Green for Action).

A "beat" is a specific, crucial moment in a story that changes the direction of a scene, a character's emotional state, or the overall plot. 1. What is a Beat? Organize beats by type to see the balance of your story (e

Beats can be moved or deleted easily on a board, making it simple to restructure without re-writing entire scenes. 3. Flow Lines and Connections Red for Relationships

Moments that highlight the message (e.g., "An Act of Mercy"). a character's emotional state

A beat is the smallest structural unit of a screenplay, smaller than a scene. It is a pivot point where something new happens—a secret revealed, a decision made, or a physical action. Types of Beats: