Many timeless stories swirl around three simple states: Conflict, choice, and consequence. Keeping storytelling methods simple is often the best policy, and that’s exactly what the Three Story Scene template in Plottr does. You can’t get much simpler than three basic questions that take you effectively from beginning to middle to end. What is the …
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You’ve finished your draft. That’s great! Yet what if your manuscript is meandering and overstuffed with scenes that don’t go anywhere? That’s … not so great. Fortunately, Plottr has a Scene Essentials Template to help you discern whether scenes have enough focus. You can even use it to work out scenes’ purpose before you dive …
All novels consist of scenes, sometimes referred to as “units of drama.” But did you know there are different types of scenes? These include opening and closing scenes, dialogue and flashback scenes, and action scenes, among others. Each serves as a critical building block of your story. One of the most important to master is …
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Understanding the critical elements of a scene — its core goal, motivation, and conflict — ensures every narrative moment brims with purpose. Plottr’s Goal, Motivation, Conflict Scene Template will help you create purposeful and engaging scenes for a more captivating story. Read on to learn how. What is the Goal, Conflict Motivation Scene Template? In …
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In the world of storytelling, connecting the dots and weaving a compelling narrative is an art form. Enter Plottr’s Six Stage Plot Structure template — a story planning tool for connecting the dots with precision and finesse. What is the Six Stage Plot Structure? A simple, versatile template, the Six Stage Plot Structure helps writers …
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