Some writers see planning as ‘busy work’ that gets in the way of writing. Yet a good book planner helps you avoid chaos, find focus, and write cleaner drafts. Explore seven tools in Plottr that will help you keep your story on track. Why Use a Book Planner? Pros and Cons Whether it’s better to …
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Using character templates streamlines brainstorming and tracking ideas for your cast (and fixed details about multi-book characters). Set up character questions as worksheets and it’ll be much faster to start stories, too. In this guide, learn how to create character worksheets with custom attributes in Plottr. Find ideas for genre-specific questions to ask to flesh …
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A great worldbuilding template makes creating immersive story settings a joy. If your current system isn’t working for you, why not create your own? Learn how to do it in Plottr. Why Create a Worldbuilding Template in Plottr? A re-usable worldbuilding template featuring your favorite setting prompts makes it easy to brainstorm location details fast. …
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The stages of intimacy build in glances, touches, words, and unspoken tension. Emotional, physical and even spiritual connection appear through signs of mounting desire. Let’s break down how to create arcs of attraction using the 12 Levels of Intimacy template in Plottr. What are the 12 Stages of Intimacy? Heads up! This framework gets steamy …
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Dashiell Hammett’s Red Harvest isn’t just a detective story. It’s a masterclass in crime plot ideas and creating strong pacing, tense suspense and razor-sharp dialogue. This novel set the standard for hardboiled fiction. A detective who plays by his own rules? A city overrun with corruption? A plot that flies like a .32 bullet? All …
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