\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article} % Packages \usepackage{fancyhdr} % For header and footer \usepackage{multicol} % Allows multicols in tables \usepackage{tabularx} % Intelligent column widths \usepackage{tabulary} % Used in header and footer \usepackage{hhline} % Border under tables \usepackage{graphicx} % For images \usepackage{xcolor} % For hex colours %\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc} % For unicode character support \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Without this we get weird character replacements \usepackage{colortbl} % For coloured tables \usepackage{setspace} % For line height \usepackage{lastpage} % Needed for total page number \usepackage{seqsplit} % Splits long words. %\usepackage{opensans} % Can't make this work so far. Shame. Would be lovely. \usepackage[normalem]{ulem} % For underlining links % Most of the following are not required for the majority % of cheat sheets but are needed for some symbol support. \usepackage{amsmath} % Symbols \usepackage{MnSymbol} % Symbols \usepackage{wasysym} % Symbols %\usepackage[english,german,french,spanish,italian]{babel} % Languages % Document Info \author{Dave Child (DaveChild)} \pdfinfo{ /Title (story-structure.pdf) /Creator (Cheatography) /Author (Dave Child (DaveChild)) /Subject (Story Structure Cheat Sheet) } % Lengths and widths \addtolength{\textwidth}{6cm} \addtolength{\textheight}{-1cm} \addtolength{\hoffset}{-3cm} \addtolength{\voffset}{-2cm} \setlength{\tabcolsep}{0.2cm} % Space between columns \setlength{\headsep}{-12pt} % Reduce space between header and content \setlength{\headheight}{85pt} % If less, LaTeX automatically increases it \renewcommand{\footrulewidth}{0pt} % Remove footer line \renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{0pt} % Remove header line \renewcommand{\seqinsert}{\ifmmode\allowbreak\else\-\fi} % Hyphens in seqsplit % This two commands together give roughly % the right line height in the tables \renewcommand{\arraystretch}{1.3} \onehalfspacing % Commands \newcommand{\SetRowColor}[1]{\noalign{\gdef\RowColorName{#1}}\rowcolor{\RowColorName}} % Shortcut for row colour \newcommand{\mymulticolumn}[3]{\multicolumn{#1}{>{\columncolor{\RowColorName}}#2}{#3}} % For coloured multi-cols \newcolumntype{x}[1]{>{\raggedright}p{#1}} % New column types for ragged-right paragraph columns \newcommand{\tn}{\tabularnewline} % Required as custom column type in use % Font and Colours \definecolor{HeadBackground}{HTML}{333333} \definecolor{FootBackground}{HTML}{666666} \definecolor{TextColor}{HTML}{333333} \definecolor{DarkBackground}{HTML}{B62413} \definecolor{LightBackground}{HTML}{FAF1F0} \renewcommand{\familydefault}{\sfdefault} \color{TextColor} % Header and Footer \pagestyle{fancy} \fancyhead{} % Set header to blank \fancyfoot{} % Set footer to blank \fancyhead[L]{ \noindent \begin{multicols}{3} \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{C} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \vspace{-7pt} {\parbox{\dimexpr\textwidth-2\fboxsep\relax}{\noindent \hspace*{-6pt}\includegraphics[width=5.8cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/images/cheatography_logo.pdf}} } \end{tabulary} \columnbreak \begin{tabulary}{11cm}{L} \vspace{-2pt}\large{\bf{\textcolor{DarkBackground}{\textrm{Story Structure Cheat Sheet}}}} \\ \normalsize{by \textcolor{DarkBackground}{Dave Child (DaveChild)} via \textcolor{DarkBackground}{\uline{cheatography.com/1/cs/21773/}}} \end{tabulary} \end{multicols}} \fancyfoot[L]{ \footnotesize \noindent \begin{multicols}{3} \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{LL} \SetRowColor{FootBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{p{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Cheatographer}} \\ \vspace{-2pt}Dave Child (DaveChild) \\ \uline{cheatography.com/davechild} \\ \uline{\seqsplit{aloneonahill}.com} \end{tabulary} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{L} \SetRowColor{FootBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Cheat Sheet}} \\ \vspace{-2pt}Published 11th February, 2020.\\ Updated 11th February, 2020.\\ Page {\thepage} of \pageref{LastPage}. \end{tabulary} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{L} \SetRowColor{FootBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Sponsor}} \\ \SetRowColor{white} \vspace{-5pt} %\includegraphics[width=48px,height=48px]{dave.jpeg} Measure your website readability!\\ www.readability-score.com \end{tabulary} \end{multicols}} \begin{document} \raggedright \raggedcolumns % Set font size to small. Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Story Structure Overview}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Story Structure is an approach for constructing your work and helping with pacing.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The structure is made up of four {\bf{parts}}, each about 25\% of the work.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Each part is separated by {\bf{turning points}} (these are {\bf{plot points}} and the {\bf{mid-point}}).} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The second and third part contain, about halfway through, {\bf{pinch points}}.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Original Source}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{You can find Larry's original work, with far more background and guidance, at the following address:} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\seqsplit{http://storyfix.com/category/story-structure-series}} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Visual Overview}} \tn \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\vspace{1px}\centerline{\includegraphics[width=5.1cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/uploads/davechild_1581421777_story-structure.png}}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Image from \{\{link="https://thefriendlyeditor.com/2013/07/26/rowling-story-structure-harry-no-return/"\}\}The Friendly Editor\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Part One: The Set-Up}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Where we make the story meaningful, where we (the reader) start rooting for the hero.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Includes a killer story hook in the first 10 pages.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The aim is to introduce the {\bf{story problem}}.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Where you introduce key themes, characters, and places. What are the hero's inner demons, secrets and strengths?} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The hero may have a goal in Part One, but by the end of Part One that will likely have changed to their "real" goal.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Read more on \{\{link="http://storyfix.com/3-\%e2\%80\%93-five-missions-for-the-set-up-part-1-of-your-story"\}\}Larry Brooks' Blog\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Turning Point One: First Plot Point}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This is sometimes called the {\bf{Inciting Incident}}.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This is where we formally pose the {\bf{story question}}. This is the most important moment in the work. It is what the story is all about.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{In asking the question, the whole world gets turned on its head. Everything must stop until this problem is addressed.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Read more on \{\{link="http://storyfix.com/story-structure-series-4-\%e2\%80\%93-the-most-important-moment-in-your-story-the-first-plot-point"\}\}Larry Brooks' Blog\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Part Two: The Response}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Part Two is where we make Part One useful by placing what we've come to root for in jeopardy.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The hero responds to the first plot point, often with shock and denial. They are still trying to preserve the status quo.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The hero isn't attacking the problem yet, just reacting to it. They are running, hiding, analyzing, observing, recalculating, planning, recruiting etc.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 4) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{In the middle comes Pinch Point 1.} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{At the end of Part Two, the hero thinks they have a plan, but then everything changes.} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Read more on \{\{link="http://storyfix.com/story-structure-series-5-part-2-of-your-story-the-response"\}\}Larry Brooks' Blog\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Turning Point Two: Mid-Point}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Before this both the hero and the reader experience the story with limited awareness of the real truth behind what's going on.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{New information enters the story and changes the contextual experience and understanding of either the reader, the hero, or both.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Read more on \{\{link="http://storyfix.com/story-structure-steries-6-wrapping-your-head-around-the-mid-point-milestone"\}\}Larry Brooks' Blog\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Part Three: The Attack}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Part Three raises the drama to a higher level.} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The hero is ready to go on the offensive. They progress from naive and bumbling to knowledgeable and direct.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{In the middle comes Pinch Point 2.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The hero usually discovers their plan won't work. They need something more.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Part Three usually ends with a lull, with the hero reaching an obstacle which requires more information to overcome.} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Read more on \{\{link="http://storyfix.com/story-structure-series-7-the-part-3-attack"\}\}Larry Brooks' Blog\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Turning Point Three: Second Plot Point}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The final injection of new information into the story, after which no new expository information may enter} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This last revelation is often the key to solving the mystery or fixing the problem.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Read more on \{\{link="http://storyfix.com/story-structure-series-8-the-second-plot-point"\}\}Larry Brooks' Blog\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Part Four: The Resolution}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{In Part Four, the hero solves the {\bf{Story Problem}}.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The hero has all the knowledge they need to solve the Story Problem at the start of Part Four. If something appears here, it must have been foreshadowed, referenced or already in play.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This is where the hero steps up. They take the lead, pass their tests, solve the problem and grow as a person.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The hero should conquer any inner demons here. This is where they earn the right to be called the hero.} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Read more on \{\{link="http://storyfix.com/story-structure-series-10-part-4-the-final-act"\}\}Larry Brooks' Blog\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The Story Problem and Question}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} The {\bf{story problem}} is the thing the hero is trying to solve. & The {\bf{story question}} is what the reader asks themselves. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Problem}} & {\bf{Question}} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Child is kidnapped. & Will the hero save the child? \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} The statues in the museum come to life at night. & Can the hero survive the night and keep his job? \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} The Cowboys have taken over Tombstone. & Will the Earps ever be able to find peace? \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Parts}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A part is a section of the story, around 25\% of the total length of the work.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This method relies on the story being split into four parts.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Read more on \{\{link="http://storyfix.com/story-structure-series-1-introducing-the-four-parts-of-story"\}\}Larry Brooks' Blog\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Story Milestones}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The opening of your story.} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A hooking moment in the first 10\%.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The first Plot Point, at about 20-25\%.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The first Pinch Point, at about 35\%.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A context-shifting Mid-Point.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A second Pinch Point, at about 65\%.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The second plot point, at about 75\%.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 1) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The final resolution scene, or scenes.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Here are the story milestones you'll need to conceive, construct and execute in your story. Read more on \{\{link="http://storyfix.com/story-structure-series-2-\%e2\%80\%93-milestones-along-the-4-part-storytelling-road"\}\}Larry Brooks' Blog\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4577 cm} p{0.77809 cm} x{3.34121 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Turning Points / Plot Points}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{Turning points are where the story changes direction.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{Usually, they will involve the hero getting some new information.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{In this method, the three turning points can be classified as:} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & \{\{ar\}\}1. & Introduction. We find out what the story is actually all about. \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & \{\{ar\}\}2. & Education. We find out some additional information that indicates the question is probably solvable. \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 4) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} & \{\{ar\}\}3. & Revelation. The last piece of information needed to solve resolve the question. \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Pinch Points}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{At pinch points, we need to see and experience the antagonistic force for ourselves, directly.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{They are something bad that we get to see happen, showing us how bad the bad guy is, raising the stakes.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Read more on \{\{link="http://storyfix.com/story-structure-series-9-pinch-points"\}\}Larry Brooks' Blog\{\{/link\}\}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}