Writing fantasy? From urban to romantasy to epic, a fantasy novel outline template helps you turn your vision into reality. See how you can use Plottr to make story magic. Find Fantasy Plot Ideas Using Templates Searching for fantasy plot ideas? A template can break a dry spell. Use proven fantasy beats (or adapt a …
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Writers, editors, podcasters and other kinds of creators use Plottr to plan books, stories and creative projects. Meet Plottr community member Oliver Warmflash, who shares how he uses Plottr to visualize three-act structure (and plan cookbooks, too). Key Points and Takeaways W speak about the perks of storing dialogue via Plottr Notes (such as easier …
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Want readers gasping, flipping back pages, and texting their friends? Plot twists do that. Here are 15 big surprise ideas (plus how to track each jaw-dropper in Plottr). What are Plot Twists? Twists are surprise moments that reveal secrets, change a character’s goal, or make you see the story in a new way. What do …
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Is memoir on your mind? It’s one of the most popular (and powerful) forms in nonfiction. Learn how to write memoir and plan, shape, and tell true stories. What is Memoir? Memoir vs Autobiography Both are stories you write about your life. Yet while autobiography sticks to a start-to-finish timeline, memoir often zooms in on …
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Writing historical fiction? All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr can teach you a lot. We reverse-outlined this Pulitzer Prize winner in Plottr and found simple, powerful lessons for telling stories that move readers. Who is Anthony Doerr? Anthony Doerr is an American author who was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He’s …
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