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Outline faster, plot smarter, and turbocharge your productivity today with the #1 visual book planning software for writers.
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"Plottr's intuitive visual interface allows plotting to be the creative process it's supposed to be."
How Plottr Will Help You Outline Your Books
Visualize Your Plot Points
Plottr lets you easily arrange (and rearrange) your scenes, plots, and character arcs so you can quickly find your way to the end of your tale — no corkboard required.
- Quickly outline your book with visual story cards
- Filter your timeline by characters, places, and tags
- Color-coordinate your storylines to keep them organized
- Flip the timeline to view it vertically or horizontally
Create Your Story Bible
Can’t remember the name of the diner in Chapter 3 — or where the diner is? Don’t waste time combing through old notes and index cards. Track your characters and places with Plottr.
- Visually organize your characters and places
- Link your characters and places to your scenes
- Create custom attributes to track specific details, like special powers or geographical trivia.
Automate Your Outlines
Want to see your entire story at a glance? Plottr automatically generates a clean outline of your story for you to review, edit, and export as the basis of your manuscript.
- Generate an outline automatically based on what you've created
- Autosave ensures your work is always safe
- Edit your scenes in outline view and filter them by storylines
- Export your outline to Microsoft Word and Scrivener
Start with Proven Templates
You don’t have to start from scratch. Plottr comes with over a dozen templates (and counting) based on proven storytelling structures to help move your story from idea to execution.
- Starter templates from Hero's Journey to Romancing the Beat
- Writing to market? Use a genre-specific template
- Create your own plotline and character sheet templates
Export to Word & Scrivener
The fun is just beginning. Once you've finished outlining your story, Plottr makes it easy to start writing — just export your files and let your creative muscles get to work!
- Export your outline to MS Word & Scrivener in seconds
- Use your outline as the basis of your manuscript
Join 6,000+ Savvy Writers Who
Prepare for Success with Plottr
"Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan." – Napoleon Hill
With Plottr, I am allowed to realize the story my creativity is encouraging me to express. It's my go-to software when I’m writing a new series. The ease of use is a major selling point for me.
Michael AnderleAmazon Bestselling UF & Sci-Fi Author Founder, 20Booksto50k®
Plottr is an amazing program that has become an integral part of my planning and record keeping process. Not only do I use it to plot, but also as a series bible so I have series details easily organized and at my fingertips.
LOVE Plottr!
Celia KyleNY Times & USA Today Bestselling Romance Author LOVE Plottr!
I will be using Plottr myself, going forward. It’s cool. It’s easy to use. The videos are easy to understand. In short, Plottr is terrific. I’m very happy to recommend it.
Randy IngermansonAuthor of How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method 
Plottr is [an] awesome outlining tool that will make your plotting experience easier. If you’re aiming for productivity (which many authors are) then this tool is the right one for you.
Dave ChessonFounder of Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket 
When I made a move to another genre after writing over sixty books, I knew I needed help in organizing my research and outline. Plottr has been amazing for helping me do that. It's now become a major tool in my writer's toolbox!
Donna AlwardNY TImes Bestselling Author 
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Plottr is an amazing program that has become an integral part of my planning and record keeping process. Not only do I use it to plot, but also as a series bible so I have series details easily organized and at my fingertips.
LOVE Plottr!
LOVE Plottr!
With Plottr, I am allowed to realize the story my creativity is encouraging me to express. It's my go-to software when I’m writing a new series. The ease of use is a major selling point for me.
Founder, 20Booksto50k®
I will be using Plottr myself, going forward. It’s cool. It’s easy to use. The videos are easy to understand. In short, Plottr is terrific. I’m very happy to recommend it.
Plottr is [an] awesome outlining tool that will make your plotting experience easier. If you’re aiming for productivity (which many authors are) then this tool is the right one for you.
When I made a move to another genre after writing over sixty books, I knew I needed help in organizing my research and outline. Plottr has been amazing for helping me do that. It's now become a major tool in my writer's toolbox!
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it: create a plan to finish your book. Our team is here to make it happen – contact us for support.
Who should use Plottr?
Plottr is a visual outlining tool built for published and aspiring writers of all kinds – novelists, screenwriters, playwrights, academics, journalists, writing students, and beyond. Whether you’re an outlining pro or your journey is just beginning, Plottr can help you visually (and creatively) build a plan to write your book!
What devices is Plottr available on?
Plottr is a downloadable software available for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android – this includes iPhone, iPad, and all Android tablets, including select Chromebook devices. You can also sync files across devices using a 3rd-party storage service (e.g. Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive). We are aiming to release both a Linux and web app over the next year.
Is Plottr easy to use?
That's what folks tell us! Plottr is enjoyed daily by everyone from precocious high school students to professional published authors, hobbyists, and writers in virtually every category in between. We have a library of documentation, video tutorials, and demos to help you get started.
What happens if my license expires?
If your license expires, you will still have access to the version of Plottr and files you had at the time of expiration. However, you will not be able to download updates and bug fixes afterwards without renewing your license.
What kind of support do you provide?
We provide support via email Monday through Friday (10am to 6pm ET), along with a full suite of educational resources, including: video tutorials, written documentation, and product demos. You can also view (and contribute to) our roadmap and find important announcements both within the app on the blog!
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