Whatever your favorite romance trope, the Romance Beat Sheet in Plottr helps you guide readers from a strong hook to a happily ever after (or “happily for now”). Here’s how to craft better romances. What is the Romance Beat Sheet Plot Structure? The Romance Beat Sheet is the brainchild of paranormal romance author Jami Gold. …
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Short stories are a fun, versatile form. Moving from setup to resolution in just a few thousand words is satisfying, but how can you make every moment of this journey count? The Larry Brooks short story template will help. Read on to learn more, and discover how to use this template in Plottr. What is …
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When you think of a classic “hero,” you might picture the lone wolf type. Yet what about protagonists who collaborate, connect and network their way to victory? Enter the Heroine’s Journey plot structure. Read on to learn all about the Heroine’s Journey plot template, its beats, and how you can use it effectively with Plottr. …
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Feel-good bromance stories about great buddies and mismatched sidekicks are often a hit with readers and audiences. What is bromance exactly, and how can you write better buddy stories using an adapted version of Gwen Hayes “Romancing the Beat” plot structure? Read on to find out. What is the Bromancing the Beat Plot Structure? First, …
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If you love a sprawling, epic tale, you may already know The Hero’s Journey plot structure. Yet did you know you can also use this structure to write short stories that pack meaningful and exciting changes into smaller forms? Learn how with help from Plottr’s the Hero’s Journey Short Story template. What is the Hero’s …
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