BWTV-AI Mod 3 – Lesson 7: Mysteries and Open Loops

[Jerry Robbins]

Jerry Robbins Open Loops and Mysteries
What I learned from doing this assignment is that Chat Gpt can be helpful in finding conflicts and potential alternate view from different character perspectives. I may be able to merge these into what I did with Lesson 3.

Teaser:

• Mystery 1:
  • A. Shocking Event: Riots break out in the futuristic city of 2045.
  • B. Secret: The mastermind behind the riots remains unknown.
  • C. Investigation: The authorities and key characters attempt to understand the cause of the riots.

1st Act:

• Mystery 1:
  • A. Shocking Event: Riots intensify, causing chaos.
  • B. Secret: The orchestrator of the riots is still hidden.
  • C. Investigation: Main characters start probing into the motives behind the riots.
• Improve: B. Secret: Introduce subtle clues or mysterious characters hinting at the mastermind’s identity. Add more layers to the investigation, making it an engaging pursuit for the audience.

Turning Point (end of 1st Act):

• Mystery 1:
  • A. Shocking Event: The riot leader’s identity remains a mystery.
  • B. Secret: The true motive behind the riots starts to surface.
  • C. Investigation: The authorities discover conflicting clues, deepening the enigma.
• Improve: B. Secret: Amplify the shock by revealing a partial motive, leaving room for additional layers of intrigue. Introduce a character or element that challenges the investigation’s progress.

2nd Act:

• Mystery 2:
  • A. Cover up: Mara Vossheimer and Dr. Adrian Black have hidden roles in the riots.
  • B. Secret: The true extent of Mara and Dr. Black’s involvement is obscured.
  • C. Reveals: Hints of Mara and Dr. Black’s actions are subtly unveiled.
• Improve: C. Reveals: Strengthen the audience’s connection to Mara and Dr. Black by dropping breadcrumbs that foreshadow their roles more explicitly. Add layers to their involvement, sparking curiosity.

Turning Point (Midpoint):

• Impossible Goal:
  • A. Rebellion gains momentum, making it seemingly impossible to prevent.
  • B. The desire for rebellion has deeper roots than expected.
  • C. Main characters confront the growing challenge, realizing the depth of the robobs’ desires.
• Improve: A. Introduce unexpected complications, making the rebellion even more challenging to prevent. C. Add personal stakes for the main characters, emphasizing the robobs’ humanity and the potential consequences of their desires.

3rd Act:

• Mystery 2:
  • A. Cover up: The true nature of Mara and Dr. Black’s involvement becomes murkier.
  • B. Secret: Hidden agendas behind their actions are obscured.
  • C. Reveals: Shocking connections emerge, but the full picture remains elusive.
• Improve: B. Secret: Deepen the mystery by revealing conflicting motives for Mara and Dr. Black, making it unclear whose side they are on. C. Reveals: Introduce unexpected alliances or betrayals to heighten suspense.

Turning Point (end of 3rd Act):

• Mystery 1:
  • A. Shocking Event: A major revelation about the riots rocks the narrative.
  • B. Secret: The true orchestrator’s identity is on the brink of exposure.
  • C. Investigation: Characters face unexpected hurdles, leading to a shift in the investigation.
• Improve: B. Secret: Introduce a red herring or twist in the investigation, making the audience question assumptions. Emphasize the consequences of the impending revelation.

4th Act:

• Mystery 2:
  • A. Cover up: Mara and Dr. Black’s hidden roles become more convoluted.
  • B. Secret: Unveil unexpected motivations behind their actions.
  • C. Reveals: Critical connections between Mara, Dr. Black, and the riots are unveiled.
• Improve: A. Cover up: Introduce conflicting narratives around Mara and Dr. Black’s roles, making it harder for the audience to predict their true intentions. C. Reveals: Add a shocking twist that reshapes the audience’s perception of the characters.

Turning Point (end of 4th Act):

• Mystery 1:
  • A. Shocking Event: The mastermind’s identity is revealed, altering the course of the investigation.
  • B. Secret: Uncover hidden layers behind the orchestrator’s motives.
  • C. Investigation: Characters must reassess their understanding of the riots.
• Improve: A. Shocking Event: Introduce a secondary revelation or consequence linked to the mastermind’s identity, escalating the stakes. C. Investigation: Deepen character conflicts or alliances based on the new revelations.

5th Act:

• Mystery 2:
  • A. Cover up: Mara and Dr. Black’s roles take unexpected turns.
  • B. Secret: The true nature of their actions becomes clearer.
  • C. Reveals: Shocking revelations alter perceptions of Mara and Dr. Black.
• Improve: A. Cover up: Introduce a twist that challenges the audience’s assumptions about Mara and Dr. Black. C. Reveals: Deliver a climax that leaves the audience questioning the characters’ ultimate motivations.

Cliffhanger:

• Impossible Goal:
  • A. Rebellion reaches a critical point.
  • B. Unexpected allies emerge among the robobs.
  • C. Main characters face a dilemma that could change the course of the rebellion.
• Improve: B. Introduce a moral dilemma for the main characters regarding the robobs’ desires. C. Amplify the personal stakes for the main characters, making the audience eagerly anticipate the consequences of their decisions.

[Sylvia Krawczyk]

Not able to Post again, here it is as a reply:

BWTV-AI Mod 3 – Lesson 7: Mysteries and Open Loops

Sylvia’s Open Loops and Mysteries

What I learned doing this assignment is confusion again until I rewatched the video and corrected the prompt. This helped. Then, I played with the AI prompts. Things did appear more interesting but needs much more “shock” value for lack of a better word. I have rewritten the Outline yet, some things need to be put back, I think. At the moment the tension and mystery seems to have lost steam. Not sure what caused this. Much more information seems to have muddled things. I am letting go and seeing how this all pans out with the new improvements. Very curious.

[Barbe LaPierre]

Barbe’s Open Loops and Mysteries

What I learned doing this assignment is the story is coming together. Chat liked everything I offered. Its recommendation was for more, More, MORE! But that is because we can’t give it the level of necessary detail with just an outline.

Main Mystery: Who ordered the attack on Noren’s mining facility and why?

Sub-Mysteries:

Act 1 – Who is Dr. Ilyana Darrow? No one seems to know where she came from.

Act 2 – Who sabotaged Noren’s ship? And why? / Who caused the cave-in? And why?

Act 3 – Who is the mysterious stranger that helps to save Nika and her colleagues?

Act 4 – Why did Ilyana’s shuttle crash?

Act 5 – Why does the artifact lead to Cryos?

Main Open Loop: What will be revealed on Cryos that will reveal Noren’s past and affect the fate of the galaxy?

Sub-Open Loops:

Act 1 – Who is Vosskara Slyth?

Act 2 – Pieces of the star map are missing. Where will they find them? And how?

Act 3 – The mysterious stranger was able to use his powers to find the hidden chamber where the team was trapped. Where do those powers come from?

Act 4 – Why does A’Lyx ask for passage to Cryos?

Act 5 – Which side will A’Lyx choose?

CHAT:

Mystery 1:

A. Shocking Event: Attack on Noren’s mining facility on Lumor.

B. Secret: Who ordered the attack and why.

C. Investigation: Noren’s investigation into the attack, along with the audience learning about the involvement of Ilyana Darrow and Vosskara Slyth.

Improve:

A: The shocking event is clear and sets the stage for the series but consider adding more specific details about the attack to increase its impact.

B: The secret is intriguing, but it could be enhanced by providing more clues or red herrings throughout the series to keep the audience guessing.

C: The investigation aspect is well-established but consider incorporating more twists and turns to keep the audience engaged.

Mystery 2:

A. Cover-up: Events on Cryos related to Noren’s past.

B. Secret: The revelation on Cryos that will affect the fate of the galaxy.

C. Reveals: Various reveals related to Noren’s past and the broader implications for the galaxy.

Improve:

A: The cover-up on Cryos is intriguing but consider foreshadowing it more subtly throughout the series to build anticipation.

B: The secret regarding Cryos and its impact on the galaxy is a compelling plot point. To improve it, consider adding more layers to the revelation or incorporating unexpected twists to keep the audience hooked.

C: The reveals related to Noren’s past, and the galaxy’s fate are crucial for the series’ progression. To enhance this aspect, ensure that the reveals are paced effectively throughout the season, creating suspense and intrigue.

Incorporating these improvements can help strengthen the overall mystery elements of your TV series and keep the audience engaged throughout the season.

[Bob Creager]

Bob’s Open Loops and Mysteries

What I learned: Each lesson builds on the earlier ones.

1. Find 5 open loops and 5 mysteries from the current outline.

Main Mystery: What is the true nature and purpose behind the covert operation hinted at by the classified documents leak, and how is it connected to Nathan’s disappearance?

Sub-Mysteries:

What is the significance of the unidentifiable symbol embedded in the message to Leisa?

Why were Nathan’s personal effects devoid of electronics but included a journal referring to an unknown threat?

Who is the suspicious agent who took Nathan’s journal, and what is their real identity and agenda?

How are Bird Dog’s illegal gun dealings connected to the larger conspiracy?

What is the nature of the unusual technology encountered by the team, and where does it originate from?

Who sent the anonymous message to Leisa, and how do they know about Nathan’s last known location?

What led to the victims’ inability to describe their experiences or recognize Nathan in the facility?

Main Open Loop: What will the mysterious message received at the end of Act 5 reveal about the future challenges the team will face, indicating the fight against an unseen enemy is far from over?

Sub-Open Loops:

Who is the unknown entity monitoring the team’s efforts, and what are their interests in Nathan’s case?

What will be the consequences of Carl’s betrayal and his complex position within the military hierarchy?

How will the team address and utilize the inexplicable healing of Connie’s injury discovered in Act 5?

What are the implications of the unusual technology and the drones that seem to be tracking the team?

What will the rapid healing of Connie’s legs imply for the understanding of the technology or powers at play?

How will the strange behavior of the rescued victims and the inability to identify Nathan affect the team’s next steps?

What is the significance of the distant earthquake-like rumble experienced by the victims, and does it hint at a larger, possibly extraterrestrial threat?

How will Bird Dog’s provision of team equipment, now known to be a potential threat, impact the team’s dynamics and trust moving forward?

5. Make sure your mysteries are strong.

Mystery 1

Shocking Event: The leak of classified documents hinting at a covert operation connected to Nathan’s disappearance.

Secret: The true nature and purpose behind the covert operation.

Investigation: Leisa and her team’s efforts to uncover the truth behind Nathan’s disappearance and the classified documents.

Improve: Bold the investigation process by including more proactive steps taken by Leisa and her team, showing their skills and determination.

Mystery 2

Cover-up: Efforts to hide the existence and purpose of the alien race’s intervention on Earth.

Secret: The alien race’s plan to train abducted humans, including Nathan, to prevent catastrophic events.

Reveals: Gradual uncovering of the alien race’s activities and the involvement of Leisa’s family.

Improve: Bold the implications of the cover-up through subtle encounters with advanced technology and hints at alien surveillance.

REVISED 5-ACT STRUCTURE

Teaser: Classified Document Leak

Scene: (Flash Forward) The series opens with Leisa Hunter standing before a military tribunal, facing serious accusations. The tension is high, signaling grave consequences.

Intrigue 1: Intriguing World – The courtroom is filled with advanced security measures that eerily malfunction just before the leak.

Intrigue 2: Conspiracy – Whispers among a few tribunal members suggest they know more about the classified documents than they let on.

Intrigue 3: Secret – Leisa receives a premonitionary note just moments before the leak occurs.

Twist: The proceedings are unexpectedly disrupted by a leak of classified documents on the courtroom’s displays, hinting at a covert operation in the region Nathan disappeared from, but without directly mentioning him. The leak throws the tribunal into chaos, suggesting Leisa is entangled in a deeper military secret.

Improve: Enhance the tension by adding visual cues of the tribunal’s members’ unease and technology reacting strangely to an unseen threat, deepening the sense of conspiracy.

Act 1: Formation of the Rogue Team and Hidden Allies

Scene: Amid her corpsman duties, Leisa learns of Nathan’s kidnapping, fueling her determination to save him. Carl observes her plight with a complex mixture of authority and subtle encouragement.

Intrigue 1: Mystery – Nathan’s personal effects, highlighting a journal with an unknown threat.

Intrigue 2: Mystery/Secret Identity – A suspicious agent’s warning and the journal’s unique symbol.

Intrigue 3: Deception – Sky Queen’s intuition that something is off.

Event: Sky Queen proposes creating a rogue team to rescue Nathan, driven by both her altruism and feelings for Leisa. Meanwhile, Sergio, conflicted by his romance with Leisa and his engagement, attempts to dissuade her, fearing the fallout.

Twist: An anonymous message with a cryptic clue and an unidentifiable symbol.

Improve: Introduce visual clues or flashbacks tied to the symbol in the journal and the anonymous message, linking them to Nathan’s disappearance and hinting at a larger mystery.

Act 2: The Mission’s Early Challenges

Scene: The newly formed team starts to plan their mission, leveraging each member’s unique skills while grappling with their personal conflicts and the complexities of their unofficial status.

Intrigue 1: Hidden Agenda – Swapped ammo during target practice.

Intrigue 2: Mystery – A mysterious drone’s surveillance.

Intrigue 3: Deception – Discovery of tracking devices in their gear.

Event: They are tested by early setbacks, including logistical hurdles and doubts from within their ranks after encountering unusual technology.

Twist: Evidence of being monitored by an unknown entity.

Improve: Introduce a subplot where the team attempts to trace the drone’s origin, only to lead to more questions, adding layers to the mystery. Amplify the tension by showing the team’s growing suspicion and paranoia, perhaps through encrypted communications or unexplained equipment malfunctions, hinting at advanced surveillance technology.

Act 3: Carl’s Duality and Unforeseen Consequences

Event: The team’s first covert operations start to show promise, revealing their individual strengths and weaknesses, alongside the complexity of their interpersonal dynamics. Carl’s cryptic support continues, providing the team with unseen assistance, while Sky Queen reminds them that more is at stake than just Nathan.

Intrigue 1: Conspiracy – Carl wonders if they are being followed.

Intrigue 2: Deception – Carl’s deceptive offer and cancellation of Leisa’s leave.

Intrigue 3: Secret Identity – Carl receives a cryptic message, hinting at his involvement with higher powers.

Twist: Misinformation from Carl leading to a compromised operation.

Improve: Highlight Carl’s duplicity with more scenes of his behind-the-scenes maneuvering, adding layers to his character and the complexity of the military’s involvement.

Act 4: Daring Raid and Unforeseen Revelations

Scene: The team executes a daring raid on a facility believed to be holding Nathan, showcasing their resolve and commitment.

Intrigue 1: Strange Behavior – Victims’ inability to describe their experiences.

Intrigue 2: Strange Behavior – Lack of recognition for Nathan among the victims.

Intrigue 3: Intrigue – A booby trap explodes with pellet-like balls that leave wounds in Connie’s legs.

Event: Their efforts, while not leading to Nathan, uncover significant clues hinting at a broader, more dangerous conspiracy, leaving them with more questions.

Twist: The aftermath exposes them to new threats but also solidifies their bond, committing them further to their cause despite escalating danger.

Improve: Deepen the mystery of the raid’s location by incorporating elements that are clearly out of place or technologically advanced, suggesting alien involvement.

Act 5: New Alliances and Future Battles

Scene: Facing the implications of their discoveries, the team must regroup and plan their next steps, aware their mission has only just begun.

Intrigue 1: Mystery – Rapid healing of Connie’s legs.

Intrigue 2: Strange Behavior – A rumble like a distant earthquake causes fear in the victims.

Event: Significant clues uncovered and Connie’s inexplicable healing.

Cliffhanger: Receipt of a mysterious message indicating future challenges.

Improve:
Use the rapid healing and the earthquake-like rumble as foreshadowing of the
alien’s advanced technology and t

[Art Blum]

I learned that there’s so much to my pilot it will be hard integrating all the ideas I’m coming up with. Most of the ideas will have to wait until they show up in subsequent episodes.

Main Mystery: The shocking event of Ryan escaping Hermes and his connection to alien spirits.

<ul type=”disc”>

[Margaret]

Not letting me post my assignment so I am using this space to post.

Margaret’s Open Loops and Mysteries

What I learned: I had already built these in to my outline.

Main Mystery and Open Loops

Main Mystery = Will Jack get back to Earth?

Act 1: What is Jack’s father’s deception? Will Jack die?

Act 2: Where is Jack? Will he survive?

Act 3: Will Jack accept the role of a prophet? Will the Hedeon attack the Donek? Why is Imara angry with Jack?

Act 4: What is Taron’s relationship to Imara? Will Imara survive?

Act 5:

Main Open Loop= Will the Donek survive?

Act 1: What is the Orb (ball of light?)

Act 2: Why is Jack having visions of Masada?

Act 3: Who is Taaba? Who is Armann’s wife?

Act 4: Will Jack find a way back to Earth? Will Imara return to the Hedeon?

Act 5: Will Jack lead the Donek to commit suicide? Will the Donek find out he is an Earthling?

[Sunil Pappu]

Sunil Pappu’s Open Loops and Mysteries

“What I learned doing this assignment is… that I have much better clarity on my pilot outline and introducing open loops and having clear mysteries to setup the opening and cliffhangers is a great way to make the pilot intriguing and bingeworthy.”

Open Loops and Mysteries:

Title: Hawala Heist

<b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color); background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color);”>Format/Genre: One-Hour Heist Thriller Series

Pilot Concept: Rookie agent, Priya joins a heist team to decode messages to stop a terror attack that is used as a distraction for the sale of a ledger on the Hawala market.

Mystery 1: Who is the mole in the heist team who gave away their plan

Mystery 2: What is the ghost ledger and how do you steal it?

Impossible Goal: To steal the elusive ledger and bring down the powerful underground banking network of hawala

Major Conflict: Priya and the heist team have a mole that is working with the Hawala network they are trying to bring down by stealing the ghost ledger.

Mysteries & Open Loops added to the Outline are:

TEASER:

(OL) Why do the cryptic messages from the hawala remind Priya of the puzzles she solved in childhood?

(M) Who is the shadowy figure tracking Priya’s movements?

(M) How was the safe house raided shortly after Priya’s arrival?

(OL) Who installed surveillance equipment in their safe house?

(OL) Who is this unknown ally and how do they know more about her than she does herself?

ACT 1:

(M) Who did Sofia see at the nightclub that got her so rattled and scared?

(OL) Her professor bumps into her and her father at a diner – her two worlds collide in a dangerous and revealing way when her father is recognized as a past Hawala member.

<b style=”background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>(M) What is Priya’s father’s connection to the Hawala?

(M) What is Priya’s professor’s true identity?

(OL) Priya be blamed again but for something far more serious than cheating from the girl – murder?

<b style=”background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>(OL) How did the RAW agents know about Priya’s class project?

<b style=”background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>(OL) How will Priya keep her secret life as a RAW agent from her ailing father?

ACT 2:

(OL) Every member of the heist team has hidden secrets and agendas – each can potentially be the mole but who is the real mole?

(OL) Who is Arjun secretly communicating with outside the team?

(OL) Who is the secret online lover Meera is communicating with? Is it code for something more sinister?

(M) Does Sofia ever show her real self to anyone including Mandeep or is she always in character?

(OL) Why is Lina so familiar with Priya almost as if she’s known her from before?

(M) What are Meera and Sofia hiding from the rest of the team, especially Priya?

(M) What is the secret ledger sale?

(M) Why is Harsh sending cash boxes to terrorists?

(M) How do Arjun and Sofia know Harsh?

(M) who hacked their system and did Meera aid them? Is she the mole?

(OL) Why is Priya receiving these messages?

ACT 3:

(M) glimpses into the ledger’s contents through encrypted messages that Priya decrypts, teasing its importance and the devastating consequences if it falls into the wrong hands.

<b style=”background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>(OL) What do the cryptic flashes of the ledger content mean?

(OL) How does Priya have these memories?

(M) Who stole the ledger and why?

(OL) Why did Arjun accuse Priya of theft? Did she do it?

(M) Why does Sofia push Mandeep away?

(M) How does Lina know details about the Hawala’s operations? Who is she talking to?

(OL) Was Priya’s induction into the team a coincide or an elaborate plan all along and who’s secretly pulling the strings behind the scenes?

ACT 4:

(M) What is the nature of Lina and her father’s relationship?

(OL) What is Priya’s true identity and how is she related to the ledger?

(M) Will Mandeep share his discovery of the mole with the rest of the team or let his love cloud his judgement?

(M) Will Lina disclose her true motivations? How will this affect the team who rely on her expertise?

(OL) Was Priya’s father killed by the Hawala or was it natural causes as stated in his autopsy?

ACT 5:

(M) Will Arjun be able to protect the team under stress or will his PTSD make him unfit to lead?

(M) How does Harsh know Meera?

(M) Why is the shadowy figure caught on the grainy CCTV footage following Priya to the safe house strikingly similar to Sofia?

(OL) Why does Raghav relax security around the ledger leading up to the sale?

(OL) Lina was her parent’s friend. Is she the mole?

(OL) Priya recalls how a woman she called mother helped her solve the puzzles. Who was she really?

[Jeff Chase]

Jeffrey Alan Chase’s Open Loops and Mysteries

What I learned doing this assignment is how much more I’m learning about both my characters and story as I dig deeper into the mysteries and open loops.

(NA) stands for Noah Adams

(KK) stands for Keith Kane

(AK) stands for Abel Kane

(JJ) stands for James John

(CS) stands for Catherine Schaffer

(GM) stands for Gino Morelli

(MA) stands for Mary Adams

(FZ) stands for Father Zeke

OL = Open Loop M = Mystery

Title: THE BACKPACK

One Hour Serialized Christian Thriller

MAIN MYSTERY: Who created the backpack and why?

SUB MYSTERIES: are identified in the sections below.

MAIN OPEN LOOP: How will Noah balance his survival with proving his innocence while helping the people in crises that he encounters?

SUB OPEN LOOPS: are identified in the sections below.

Teaser:

Flashback: Noah on Humvee patrol in Afghanistan, makes crass Jesus jokes with best friend, Cpl. ABEL KANE. They come under sniper fire, Noah sarcastically asks Jesus for good aim, Abel’s face loses all expression, he draws his pistol but accidentally jerks the steering wheel, forcing Noah’s machine gun to rake an apartment building, killing an innocent Afghan family.

M: What happened that made Noah become apostatic – abandon his Christian beliefs?

M: Why is Noah so cynical about God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost?

M: Why is Abel keeping such a close eye on Noah?

OL: Why does Abel pull his pistol and aim it at Noah?

OL: Will Noah get into trouble for killing innocent civilians?

Lock in: Humvee rolls over IED, blows up. Abel and 4 other GI’s dead. Noah barely alive, a deep cut on his forehead, as he goes unconscious he whispers, “Jesus please help me”.

Act 1:

Essence: Introduction to the World and the characters.

M: Noah is bearded, homeless, looks worried like someone might be after him.

OL: What has happened to him since he was blown up in Afghanistan?

M: Noah finds the backpack. Who does it belong to?

OL: Who put all the useless items into the backpack?

M: Why does Major Kane suddenly resign his US Army commission?

OL: What caused Major Kane’s seizure in the men’s restroom?

Act 2:

Essence: Conflict introduction that leads to midpoint.

M: How does James know about the backpack?

OL: How did Noah escape CID custody?

OL: What is Noah running from?

OL: Isn’t the Army interested in re-capturing Noah?

OL: What does James know about the backpack that Noah might need to know?

OL: How does a new item show up in the backpack that wasn’t in it the day before?

OL: Who was the previous caretaker of the backpack?

M: Why does Mary feel driven to contact Noah?

Act 3:

Essence: Uncertainty and deepening of character layers.

OL: Why is Gino arguing with himself in his car?

M: What event in Noah’s childhood permanently scarred him?

M: Why can’t Noah just get rid of the backpack?

M: How and why was James’s family murdered?

M: What are the ancient clues Catherine is trying to uncover?

OL: Why is Catherine obsessed with finding answers about her heritage?

M: What plan does the demon have for Kane?

OL: Was Noah chosen for this mission and why?

Act 4:

Essence: Major complications and efforts to resolve uncertainty.

M: What is Gino going to do with the burner phones he stole from the police evidence room?

OL: How did a small piece of an ancient Hebrew oil lamp wind up in the backpack?

OL: Why is James always missing appointments?

OL: How will Noah survive without regular injections of insulin?

M: Why is Mary’s father so determined to keep her and Noah apart?

OL: How far will Catherine go to help Noah with his medical issues?

OL: How will Noah’s PTSD affect him moving forward?

OL: What is the next item Noah will pull from the backpack?

Act 5:

Essence: Characters are now locked into their journey.

OL: Will Catherine act on her physical attraction to Noah?

OL: Who is stronger? Kane or the demon that possesses him?

M: Where did Father Zeke’s recent large donation come from?

OL: Will seeing Keith Kane (twin brother of Abel) cause emotional trauma for Noah?

OL: How soon will Noah encounter someone who will betray him?

[Lenore]

Unable to post my assignment, so am posting it as a reply.

BWTV Module 3, Lesson 7

Lenore Bechtel’s Open Loops and Mysteries

HYPNOTIZED BY HOPE: Season 1: Buffoonery for a Book

What I learned from this assignment is that I already have mysteries and open loops in my plot, so at this point I’m not adding more. Here are the ones I already have.

Mysteries: Questions about the past

Main Mystery: Will Lilly’s book get published and put Joshua on the national scene?

Sub-Mystery: Is Shane’s father Kathy, who was Kevin when married to Lilly?

Sub-Mystery: Why did Lilly and Kevin get married, and why does Kathy still want a relationship with Lilly?

Sub-Mystery: If Bernadine discovers her karmic dues in a past life regression, will it change her probably promiscuous life?

Opwn Loops: Questions about the future

Main Open Loop: Will Quinten discover Joshua’s unthodox cures and destroy his reputation by writing about them?

Sub-Open Loop: Will Sally’s cheerful incompetence push Lilly to the brink?

Sub-Open Loop: Will Timothy adjust to visibility or go back to feeling invisible?

Sub-Open Loop: What if Joshua’s attempts to help Tyrell go straight don’t keep him from pursuing cracksafing and worse?

Sub-Open Loop: When Vicki keeps flirting with Tyrell, what is he asks her out and he proves to be a bad guy?

Sub-Open Loop: Will Tyrell succeed as a pianist, or did he take the Karmic Klub job with a hidden agenda?

Sub-Open Loop: Will Maudie, after her fat disguise was exposed, find reasons to keep seeing Joshua?

[Gayla Betts]

Gayla Betts Open Loops and Mysteries

Module 3 – Lesson 7

What I learned doing this assignment is when you do a U-turn in the middle of the assignment because you have a huge breakthrough… it’s a lot of work to get everything re-lined up.

What I’ve added to the pilot outline are these:

Mysteries:

Who tried to have the president of the united states assassinated?
How did Jess’ magical powers help save him?
Who was the waiter who put her mother’s bracelet on her wrist and then disappeared?
What did her father mean before he lost consciousness?
Who can she really trust?

Open Loops:

Who can Jess really trust?
Will she ever find her mother?
Who are the Sidereals?
Why does someone want her father dead?

I moved up an event and made it more powerful purposely to raise interest level.

[Joan Macbeth]

As usual, I am unable to post my assignment, so am posting it as a reply.

———————

Joan Macbeth’s Open Loops and Mysteries

What I learned doing this assignment is… I’m pretty sure my open loops and mysteries are in there, but I’m one of those “If you are behind six lessons” kind of students that strives for perfection, so I’m just posting what I’ve got for the big picture. Open loops are about the future and mysteries are about the past.

1. Look through your current outline and find opportunities for at least 5 Open Loops and 5 Mysteries either in the plot or about the characters.

List them like this:

• Main Mystery: Who is May really?

• Sub-Mysteries: Why is Pinkerton detective after her?

• Main Open Loop: Will she get away?

• Sub-Open Loops: Who is Miss Frank?

[Nat Melvin]

Natalie’s Open Loops and Mysteries

WIL: I had to rethink main Mystery 1 and Mystery 2. It makes more sense now

Mystery 1: Sola’s newfound power

A. Shocking Event: Sola’s inadvertent use of forbidden magic leads to the awakening of a powerful curse, shaking the divine realms and endangering both mortal and divine beings.

B. Secret: The true origin and extent of Sola’s newfound power remain shrouded in mystery, hinting at a deeper connection to her past and her missing mother.

C. Investigation: As Sola delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding her mother’s necklace and the ancient curse, she begins to uncover hidden truths about her lineage and the role she plays in the fate of both worlds.

Improve:

A. Enhance the shock factor of Sola’s use of forbidden magic by foreshadowing its consequences more effectively and amplifying its impact on the world around her.

B. Increase the intrigue surrounding Sola’s power by dropping more hints and clues about its true nature and significance, keeping the audience guessing and invested in uncovering the secrets of her past.

C. Strengthen Sola’s investigative journey by introducing more obstacles and challenges that force her to confront the mysteries of her heritage and the dangers lurking in the shadows.

Mystery 2: Sola’s quest to retrieve stolen artifacts, restore balance, and save both mortal and divine realms.

A. Cover-up: The theft of the Gods’ artifacts and the ensuing chaos is shrouded in secrecy, with various factions vying for control and concealing their true intentions.

B. Secret: The quest to retrieve the stolen artifacts and restore balance to the divine realms is fraught with hidden agendas, betrayals, and revelations, as Sola and her companions uncover the truth behind the conspiracy.

C. Reveals: As Sola delves deeper into her quest, she uncovers shocking revelations about the true nature of the Gods, their hidden agendas, and the role she must play in shaping the destiny of both mortal and divine realms.

Improve:

A. Heighten the sense of mystery surrounding the theft of the artifacts by introducing more layers of deception and intrigue among the Gods and other powerful beings.

B. Increase the complexity of Sola’s quest by introducing unexpected twists and turns that challenge her perceptions and force her to question the motives of those around her.

C. Amp up the stakes of Sola’s journey by revealing shocking truths about the Gods’ past actions and their impact on the present, driving her toward a climactic confrontation with the forces of darkness and chaos.

[Phyllis Strong]

Phyllis’ Mysteries and Open Loops

I learned from this assignment that although I had added mystery through intrigue categories, I could find a lot more from scanning my current version of my outline. AI had some good suggestions, which I have yet to apply.

Main Mystery: Who are these hosts?

Sub-Mysteries:

• Why is Peter estranged from his daughter?
• Why did Diana look up that scientist?
• Why is Diana terrified of Alzheimer’s?
• Why did Suzanne’s husband really die?
• Why is Peter’s daughter heading the protest movement?

Main Open Loop: Who is really in control of this experiment?

Sub-Open Loops:

• Will the procedure succeed?
• What else is going to go wrong with these host bodies?
• Will Suzanne try to reclaim her company?
• Will Peter reconcile with his estranged daughter?
• Will Diana and her host’s husband start a relationship?
• Will the Pentagon take over the project?
• Will Mark be found out as the mole?