Once the Catalyst (The Catalyst Beat) has happened, the hero will need to highlight their flaws once again by being extremely resistant to the change the Catalyst requires of them. The beat sheet (15 Story Beats) is a human growth machine, and if they have nowhere to grow from, they don't deserve a beat sheet - so here's your chance to make it clear they have a long way to go.
When presented with the need to change (Marketers are positive change makers), they must resist it (THIS IS MARKETING). They must resist it for about 10% of your entire book before they finally decide to make a bold baby step into Act 2.
Show your character struggling with the decision to act in all aspects of their life. All of those flaws introduced in the Setup (The Setup Beat) should be re-highlighted.
Then show them resolving to take the journey. Then show them preparing for the journey. Then show them actively stepping into Act 2 (Break Into Act 2 Beat).
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