Author name: Cameron Sutter

Cameron is an independently published author and software engineer — and the inventor and lead developer of Plottr. A graduate of BYU, Cameron lives near Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and six (yes, six!) amazing children.

Import Word to Plottr guide

Import from Word into Plottr: Track Your Outline in One Place

Plottr’s integrations with other software were made to streamline your workflow. Learn what import from Word into Plottr is, plus how to use it (and why you should try it). What is Word into Plottr Import? This top-requested Plottr feature was introduced in v2024.5.29. It enables you to import .docx Microsoft Word files into Plottr, …

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Bromancing the beat buddy story template

Plot Epic Bromance Stories with Bromancing the Beat

Feel-good bromance stories about great buddies and mismatched sidekicks are often a hit with readers and audiences. What is bromance exactly, and how can you write better buddy stories using an adapted version of Gwen Hayes “Romancing the Beat” plot structure? Read on to find out. What is the Bromancing the Beat Plot Structure? First, …

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Hero's journey short story

The Hero’s Journey Short Story: Packing Big Change into Small Forms

If you love a sprawling, epic tale, you may already know The Hero’s Journey plot structure. Yet did you know you can also use this structure to write short stories that pack meaningful and exciting changes into smaller forms? Learn how with help from Plottr’s the Hero’s Journey Short Story template.  What is the Hero’s …

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Character in a situation short story

Character in a Situation Short Story Template: Problems to Solutions

Writing short stories is great practice for working up to longer forms, plus there are many places to get short fiction published, from online and print magazines to anthologies. The Character in a Situation Short Story template helps you make sure even a concise story still takes readers on a journey of change, from problem …

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Susanne Lakin scene template

Susanne Lakin Scene Template: Crafting the Perfect Scene

Understanding the development of scenes is crucial for creating a captivating and well-structured story. A well-written scene can keep readers engaged, advance your plot, and provide significant character development.  Susanne Lakin’s scene structure is an excellent tool for creating adaptable and efficient scenes that will hold your reader’s attention and keep your story moving. And …

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