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.

Children’s Book Plot Template: How to Delight Young Readers

There are few types of writing more rewarding than writing for children. You’re able to entertain, enlighten, and inspire young readers with new ways of looking at the world. A children’s book plot template will help you ensure you connect with young, open-minded audiences that are hungry to learn about themselves and others. But don’t …

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Action-Adventure Plot Template: Write Epic Stories

The idea of an action-adventure story has existed for as long as literature. From the Epic of Gilgamesh to triple-A video games, the action-adventure plot is reinvented all the time. Readers can strive to reach home with Odysseus, fall through the looking glass with Alice, or battle the harsh atmosphere of Mars with Mark Watney.  …

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How to Use Dan Harmon’s Story Circle Method in Plottr

Did you know that almost all forms of storytelling have a cyclical nature? Stories often involve a character who ventures out to get what they need, before returning to their comfort zone having changed in some way. Easy, right? Well … not exactly. If you want to showcase a memorable, transformative journey, the Story Circle …

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