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Comedy template
Misunderstanding escalates to an "all is lost" low — resolved by honesty. Plan it part by part, time it to the second, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.
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The structure · 11 parts
- 01Act 1 — setup
- 02Plot point 1
- 03B-story
- 04Act 2 — confrontation
- 05Comic beat
- 06Midpoint crisis
- 07Comic beat
- 08Dark moment
- 09Plot point 2
- 10Act 3 — resolution
- 11Denouement
The exact rundown this template opens with — rename, reorder and time every block.
Centerdraft is a free story-structuring tool. Build a comedy block by block, reorder by drag, add timings and notes, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.
Frequently asked
How do you structure a comedy?
A comedy works well in 11 parts: Act 1 — setup, Plot point 1, B-story, Act 2 — confrontation, Comic beat, Midpoint crisis, Comic beat, Dark moment, Plot point 2, Act 3 — resolution, Denouement. In Centerdraft you start from this outline, then drag, rename and time each part until it fits your story.
How many parts does a comedy have?
This template has 11 parts. They're a starting point, not a rule — add, remove or reorder them freely.
Can I customise the comedy template?
Yes. Every block can be renamed, recoloured, timed and annotated, and dragged into any order. When it's ready, export it to PDF, Word or Excel.
Is the comedy template free?
Yes — you can build a comedy and export it to PDF for free. Word and Excel export, watermark-free PDF and unlimited projects are part of Centerdraft Pro.
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