What can one of best loved fantasy books for younger readers tell us about plot and story structure? Explore how C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe maps to the Heroine’s Journey, one of many plot templates available in Plottr. Plot Summary of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe The Lion, the …
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E.L. Doctorow famously said writing a novel is like driving a car at night — you can only see as far as your headlights, but you can still make the whole trip that way. That said, a planned plot structure can help you steer clear of plot-hole-sized potholes! Keep reading to discover seven timeless story …
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Looking for fantasy character ideas, or planning an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign for the holidays? Look no further than the D&D Character Sheet template in Plottr! Get your lucky dice and prepare to be rolling in fantasy character ideas! What is the D&D Character Sheet Template? This character template in Plottr is inspired by …
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What’s a series bible (or show bible), and why do authors and screenwriters swear by them? These tools for managing large writing projects have nothing to do with scripture — but they’re so useful, they might just convert you into a lifelong planner! What is a Series Bible? A series bible (or show bible in …
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A true story genius makes readers invest in characters and feel genuine emotion. How do you do that? First, you need to know characters’ wants, desires and misbeliefs. Learn how with a little help from the Story Genius character template sheet in Plottr. What is the Story Genius Worksheet for Characters? Lisa Cron’s Story Genius …
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