How to Outline Commercial Fiction with the Story Engines Blueprint Plottr 2022-08-12 | Want to write sellable stories in popular genres? The Story Engines Blueprint can help.Developed by NY Times & USA Today bestselling fantasy author and story coach Joseph Nassise, Story Engines is an intuitive four-act plot structure for writing commercial fiction – from sci-fi and fantasy to romance, suspense, and young adult.In this step-by-step walkthrough with thriller author and Plottr education lead Troy Lambert, Joseph Nassise explains how you can use the Story Engines methodology – the product of 60+ books and 25+ years of writing – to create a roadmap for your book's success.The Story Engines Blueprint is available as a template in Plottr: plottr.com00:00 Introduction00:24 Meet Joseph Nassise 01:05 Story Engines Background04:16 Story Engines Basics04:52 The Four Phases05:43 The Three Game-Changing Moments06:16 Phase #1: The Preparation Phase07:37 Game-Changing Moment #110:30 Phase #2: The Reactive Phase13:06 Game-Changing Moment #217:37 Phase #3: The Proactive Phase20:18 Game-Changing Moment #325:43 Phase #4: The Conclusion Phase29:52 Creating a Synopsis32:40 Managing Scenes34:13 Conclusion// DISCOVER STORY ENGINES AND JOSEPH NASSISE✅ Story Engines Online Course: yourfirst10kreaders.com/storyengines✅ Joseph Nassise: josephnassise.com// START PLANNING YOUR STORIES WITH PLOTTR✅ Free Trial: go.plottr.com/free-trial-yt✅ Learn More: plottr.com✅ Events: plottr.com/events✅ Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/plottr✅ Video Tutorials: plottr.com/video-tutorials✅ Documentation: http://docs.plottr.com✅ Training Sessions: plottr.com/training✅ Demo Library: plottr.com/demos✅ Roadmap: plottr.com/our-roadmap
Plottr 101 Tutorial + Q&A (Live Training) Plottr 2024-10-16 | Not sure where to start with Plottr? Learn the basics with author and Plottr trainer Lisa Schulman, with plenty of time for questions! Join us LIVE on Tuesday October 29 at 12 pm EDT (9 am PDT | 5 pm BST) Further Resources Try Plottr for free: plottr.com/free-trial Learn more about Plottr: https://lnk.bio/plottr Explore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
Plottr 101 Tutorial + Q&A (Live Training) Plottr 2024-10-16 | Not sure where to start with Plottr? Learn the basics with author and Plottr trainer Lisa Schulman, with plenty of time for questions! Join us LIVE on Tuesday October 15 at 12 pm EDT (9 am PDT | 5 pm BST) Further Resources Try Plottr for free: plottr.com/free-trial Learn more about Plottr: https://lnk.bio/plottr Explore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
Plottr 101 Tutorial + Q&A (Live Training) Plottr 2024-10-10 | Not sure where to start with Plottr? Learn the basics with author and Plottr trainer Lisa Schulman, with plenty of time for questions! Join us LIVE on Tuesday October 22 at 12 pm EDT (9 am PDT | 5 pm BST) Further Resources Try Plottr for free: plottr.com/free-trial Learn more about Plottr: https://lnk.bio/plottr Explore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
[New] Introducing Outline V2: Plan and Fulltext Views Plottr 2024-10-09 | So you've got your plotline and scene ideas mapped out in the Timeline view of your Plottr project, but what next? 🤔Find the order of story events that just feels right in the revamped Outline tab! We're excited to share what's new in our latest release (2024.10.9): Outline V2 with Plan and Fulltext modes. Here’s what you can do now in the Outline tab:PLAN VIEW🗂️ Arrange events with ease: Sequence and rearrange scenes and beats within each chapter easier! 🎨 Color-code your way: Toggle between card colors taken from your plotlines or see scene cards' individual colors.✨ Filter cards by plotline: Organize the events of one plotline at a time, or all your plotlines together - your process, your rules.🤓 Sort it your way: Drag and drop cards to sort events in each chapter, and revert to the original order with a clickFULLTEXT VIEW📄 Outline in full color: View and edit your outline like a word processor document, with optional page background colors 🖨️ Print with ease: Print your full text to PDF or paper♾️ Flexible layout options: View your outline as a continuous document and optionally hide chapter and scene titles📈 Filter by plotline: Choose precisely what POVs or story arcs you want to see in your outlineThere are also further software improvements 🎉PRO TIPStill prefer the old view? Just click “Legacy” in the ribbon to switch back anytime.LINKS– Website: plottr.com– Events: plottr.com/events– Changelog: plottr.com/changelog– Free Trial: plottr.com/free-trial
Plottr 101 Tutorial + Q&A (Live Training) Plottr 2024-10-09 | Not sure where to start with Plottr? Learn the basics with author and Plottr trainer Lisa Schulman, with plenty of time for questions! Join us LIVE on Tuesday October 8 at 12 pm EDT (9 am PDT | 5 pm BST) Further Resources Try Plottr for free: plottr.com/free-trial Learn more about Plottr: https://lnk.bio/plottr Explore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
Horror Beat Sheet: Confronting Evil and Monsters in 15 Beats Plottr 2024-10-07 | How do you write horror that keeps readers turning pages or viewers gripping their seats? Watch this guide to the horror beat sheet in Plottr 😱Read the full guide: plottr.com/horror-beat-sheet-templateLearn more about Plottr and start your trial: https://lnk.bio/plottrVideo Chapters00:00 Introduction00:11 What is the horror beat sheet?00:28 Beat 1: The World is Not What it Seems01:16 Beat 2: Putting the Players in Action 02:03 Beat 3: Setting Them on the Path03:05 Beat 4: The Warning03:36 Beat 5: First Contact with the Monster04:22 Beat 6: It Gets Real05:01 Beat 7: The Chase06:09 Beat 8: The Confrontation06:57 Beat 9: The Darkest Hour07:44 Beat 10: A Different Solution08:24 Beat 11: Seeking Out the Beast08:48 Beat 12: The True Cost is Revealed09:23 Beat 13: Sacrifices are Made (Or Not)10:11 Beat 14: The Inevitable Fallout10:49 Beat 15: Evil Cannot Be Conquered, Only Delayed
Author Tool Mastery: Direct Sales, Website, Newsletter, and ARC Team Plottr 2024-10-02 | In this author marketing webinar with Evan Gow, creator of StoryOrigin, we explore essential tools and strategies that empower authors to build their audience and own their relationship with their readers.We cover:- Direct sales for eBooks- Building an author website- Growing your email list- Plus more!Learn how to save time, increase your visibility, and connect more effectively with your readers.Learn more about StoryOrigin: storyoriginapp.comLearn more about Plottr: https://lnk.bio/plottr
Track Anything Using Tags in Plottr #shorts Plottr 2024-10-01 | Tagging your scenes in Plottr makes it easy to bookmark, filter and organize anything you want to track in your story 🔖 Start your free trial: plottr.com/free-trial#plottr #writingtools #writingtips #storyboarding #plotting #tutorial #writerscommunity
Quick Tips: Word to Plottr Import #shorts Plottr 2024-09-20 | How does import from Microsoft Word docx format into Plottr work? Follow these simple tips to make moving between your manuscript and outline a breeze! Start your free trial: plottr.com/free-trial#plottr #plottrtutorials #writing #writingtools #writingsoftware #storyboarding
Plottr 101 Tutorial + Q&A (Live Training) Plottr 2024-09-18 | Not sure where to start with Plottr? Learn the basics with author and Plottr trainer Lisa Schulman, with plenty of time for questions! Join us LIVE on Tuesday September 17 at 12 pm EDT (9 am PDT | 5 pm BST) Further Resources Try Plottr for free: plottr.com/free-trial Learn more about Plottr: https://lnk.bio/plottr Explore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
Creating Custom Scene Card Templates in Plottr #shorts Plottr 2024-09-06 | Making your own scene templates is easy with Plottr! Use custom attributes to create scene cards you can re-use in your plotlines, with every input field you need to brainstorm unforgettable scenes.Start now with a free trial: plottr.com/free-trial#plottr #tutorial #writingtools #writingcommunity #creativewriting
Camerons Corner! Plottr 2024-08-28 | We're going to share some mistakes we've made, correct course, and show some great new features coming your way!
5 Creative Ways to Use Color-Coding in Plottr Plottr 2024-08-21 | Plotting is way more fun than pantsing with color-coding! Discover five ways to color-code your scene cards in Plottr 🌈 How do you use this feature? Tell us in the comments 💬New to Plottr? get started with a 60-day free trial: plottr.com/free-trial. #shorts #plottr #tutorial #writing #writerscommunity
Plottr 101 Tutorial + Q&A (Live Training) Plottr 2024-08-21 | Join us LIVE on Tuesday August 20 at 12 pm EDT (9 am PDT | 5 pm BST) Further Resources Try Plottr for free: plottr.com/free-trial Learn more about Plottr: https://lnk.bio/plottr Explore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
How to Import to Plottr from Word Plottr 2024-08-01 | Wondering how to import scene cards and descriptions from Word into Plottr? Troy Lambert, Plottr Education Lead, shows you how. Download the Word Templates 👇With Act Structure:tinyurl.com/Word2PlottrActStructureWithout Act Structure:tinyurl.com/Word2PlottrNoActStructureVideo Contents00:00 Introduction00:10 NB: How Styles Work in Word02:05 View and the Navigation Pane02:44 Heading Styles we Use to Import into Plottr03:54 Using H3 Headers for Scene Card Titles04:06 Using Parentheses in H3 Headers to Specify Plotlines06:03 How to Tell Plottr What You Want in a Scene Card08:09 Adding Act Structure from your Word File09:27 Templates to Help You Structure Your Word DocumentLINKSGet a free 60-day trial of Plottr: plottr.com/free-trialLearn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrJoin free weekly Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingSee upcoming events: plottr.com/events
[New] Introducing Import from Plottr Files to Plottr Projects! Plottr 2024-08-01 | Ever had a brilliant sequel idea and realized you'd need to painstakingly copy every lion, witch and wardrobe from your new Plottr title into your series project file? 🦁🧙♀️Say goodbye to the copy-paste grind! We're thrilled to introduce our shiny new feature in our latest release (2024.8.1): Plottr to Plottr Import 🎉Here’s what you can do:💃🏽 Import characters: Move beloved characters across different projects with ease.📚 Consolidate series: Seamlessly combine book outlines into one epic series.✨ Streamline your workflow: Keep projects that belong together, together!🤓 We’re paving the way: This update lays the groundwork for even more import magic down the road!We've made a raft of improvements so that Plottr is smoother than ever to use. There are many more along the way! Please let us know what you think about the release in the comments and what Plottr updates you'd like to see in the future :)PRO TIPYou can check and uncheck entire categories such as 'Characters' when importing, and hand-pick what to import, giving you granular control. LINKS– Website: plottr.com– Events: plottr.com/events– Changelog: plottr.com/changelog– Education: plottr.com/education
Plot on the Spot: Creating a Sizzling Summer Romance Plottr 2024-07-27 | Creating a sizzling summer romance with Troy Lambert and CJ Anaya!Save 20% on Plottr Education plans in Plottr's Summer Sale, only until August 1 2024. Learn more: plottr.com/education
Camerons Corner Plottr 2024-07-25 | Join me for another great Cameron's Corner! A special edition where I'll be joined by members of Plottr's Education team to answer your questions.Learn more about Plottr: plottr.comSee upcoming Plottr events: plottr.com/events#plottr #plottreducation #writing
Become a Story Genius: Using the Story Genius Blueprint Method Plottr 2024-07-22 | Lisa Cron's "Story Genius" gives a comprehensive way to use the neuroscience of storytelling to write gripping, character-driven stories.In this video, Plottr Education lead Troy Lambert walks you through using Plottr's Story Genius plot templates. Read a guide to the Story Genius starter template on Plottr's blog:plottr.com/story-genius-starter-templateStart your FREE 60-day Plottr trial: plottr.com/free-trialVideo Contents00:00 Introduction00:16 Story Genius Templates in Plottr00:27 Introducing Story Genius by Lisa Cron00:35 Plottr's Writing Craft Book Club Course01:26 Getting Started with the Story Genius Plot Guide02:35 Adding a Prewriting Plotline with the Story Genius Starter TemplatePre-writing with the Story Genius Method in Plottr04:13 Step 1: The First Pinprick05:40 Step 2: Why Do you Care?06:24 Step 3: What is the Point of Your Story?07:17 Step 4: What is Your "What If"?09:12 Step 5: What is Your Character Like Before the Story Starts?09:25 Steps 6 through 9: Adding Story Genius Character Details 13:16 Step 10: Writing the Misbelief-Triggering Scene16:45 Step 11: Create Three Crossroads Scenes Reinforcing the Misbelief18:44 Step 12: What is the Obvious External Plot Problem of the Story?21:19 Steps 13 and 14: When Does Your Novel Begin? Making a List of Smaller Plot Problems22:43 Step 15: Develop Potentially Challenging Plot Points25:30 Step 16: Digging for Subplots26:11 Step 17: Ready to Write Your Story?
Derek Murphys 24 Chapter Novel Outline: Harry Potter Beat Sheet Example Plottr 2024-07-19 | How do you use Derek Murphy's 24 Chapter Novel Outline? In Part 2 of this series, author and Plottr Education Lead CJ Anaya uses Plottr's template for writing commercial fiction to analyze the first book in the Harry Potter series, illustrating this effective plot structure. Read the Harry Potter Beat Sheet on Plottr's blog: plottr.com/beat-sheets/harry-potter-plot-outlineStart your FREE 60-day Plottr trial: plottr.com/free-trialVideo Contents00:00 Introduction00:19 How Part 2 of This Video Series Works01:01 Overview of Act 1, 2A, 2B, and 324 Chapter Novel Outline Example: Analyzing Harry PotterAct 1: Hero and Ordinary World01:28 Chapter 1: Really Bad Day02:21 Ordinary World Notes03:14 Chapter 2: Something Peculiar04:07 Chapter 3: Grasping at Straws04:55 Chapter 4: Call to Adventure06:28 A Story: External - Inciting Incident Notes07:14 Chapter 5: Head in the Sand 08:13 Chapter 6: Pull Out Rug09:38 B Story: Internal - First Plot Point NotesAct 2A: Exploring New World10:36 Chapter 7: Enemies & Allies12:05 Chapter 8: Games & Trials12:53 Chapter 9: Earning Respect13:55 A Story: External - First Battle / First Pinch Point Notes15:17 Chapter 10: Forces of Evil16:04 Chapter 11: Problem Revealed16:40 Chapter 12: Truth & Ultimatum17:31 B Story: Internal - MidpointAct 2B: Bad Guys Close In18:10 Chapter 13: Mirror Stage19:22 Chapter 14: Plan of Attack20:17 Chapter 15: Crucial Role20:35 A Story: External - Second Battle / Second Pinch Point 21:24 Chapter 16: Direct Conflict22:16 Chapter 17: Surprise Failure23:08 Chapter 18: Shocking Revelation23:52 B Story: Internal - Second Plot PointAct 3: Defeat & Victory24:27 Chapter 19: Giving Up25:02 Chapter 20: Pep Talk26:22 Chapter 21: Seizing the Sword27:14 Story A: External - Final Battle27:41 Chapter 22: Ultimate Defeat29:05 Chapter 23: Unexpected Victory29:58 Chapter 24: Bittersweet Reflection30:44 B Story: Rebirth (Return to Ordinary World)31:17 Chapter 25: Death of Self (Optional)
Derek Murphys 24 Chapter Novel: Plot Template Guide Plottr 2024-07-17 | What is Derek Murphy's 24 Chapter Novel? A comprehensive, three-act plot structure for writing commercial fiction. Join author CJ Anaya, Plottr Education Lead, as she guides you through Murphy's plot structure in Part 1 of this two-part series. You can also read the written template guide on the Plottr blog: plottr.com/24-chapter-novel-outlineFurther ResourcesLearn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demosVideo Contents00:00 Introduction00:20 Who is this plot template for?01:24 24 chapter novel template overviewAct 1: Hero and Ordinary World02:28 Chapter 1: Really Bad Day04:14 Spaces for Notes in the Template05:15 Chapter 2: Something Peculiar06:17 Chapter 3: Grasping at Straws07:32 Chapter 4: Call to Adventure08:54 Notes for the A Story (External Inciting Incident)09:55 Chapter 5: Head in the Sand10:59: Chapter 6: Pull out the Rug12:24: B Story: Internal - First Plot PointAct 2A: Exploring New World13:22 Chapter 7: Enemies and Allies14:51 Chapter 8: Games and Trials16:04 Chapter 9: Earning Respect16:42 A Story: First Battle / First Pinch Point18:03 Chapter 10: Forces of Evil19:09: Chapter 11: Problem Revealed20:22 B Story: Internal - Midpoint Act 2B: Bad Guys Close In21:52 Chapter 13: Mirror Stage23:06 Chapter 14: Plan of Attack24:00 Chapter 15: Crucial Role24:39 A Story: External - Second Battle / Second Pinch Point 25:23 Chapter 16: Direct Conflict 26:29: Chapter 17: Surprise Failure27:31: Chapter 18: Shocking Revelation28:37 B Story: Internal - Second Plot Point Act 3: Defeat and Victory29:48 Chapter 19: Giving Up30:46 Chapter 20: Pep Talk31:46 Chapter 21: Seizing the Sword32:49 A Story: External - Final Battle33:54 Chapter 22: Ultimate Defeat35:19 Chapter 23: Unexpected Victory36:28 Chapter 24: Bittersweet Reflection 37:38 B Story: Internal - Rebirth38:32 Death of Self (Optional)
Camerons Corner Plottr 2024-07-03 | Join me for another great Cameron's Corner! Filled with news, otters, Independence, and you never know what else!
Intro to Plottr: Installing Plottr for Windows Plottr 2024-07-01 | How do you install Plottr on a Windows device? Watch this step-by-step how-to and get started planning your story! Plottr Demo Video Contents00:00 Introduction00:18 Downloading the Installer00:41 App Permissions 01:10 Setup on First Running Plottr01:27 Setting Your Default FolderLinks and ResourcesLearn more about Plottr: https://lnk.bio/plottrJoin FREE Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingExplore sample Plottr files: plottr.com/demosSee Upcoming Events: plottr.com/eventsJoin the Plottr Community: community.plottr.com
Intro to Plottr: Plan Series in the Project Tab Plottr 2024-06-21 | How can you plan series and create your series bible in Plottr? Plottr creator and CEO Cameron Sutter gives a concise overview of the 'Project' tab!Plottr Demo Video Contents00:00 Introduction01:03 Setting Title, Premise, Genre, and Theme01:18 Duplicating Books in Your Project02:37 Rearranging Books in Your Series02:48 Creating New Books Using Templates03:22 Ways to Use the Series ViewLinks and ResourcesLearn more about Plottr: plottr.comJoin FREE Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingExplore sample Plottr files: plottr.com/demosSee Upcoming Events: plottr.com/eventsJoin the Plottr Community: community.plottr.com
Intro to Plottr: Using the Notes Tab Plottr 2024-06-21 | What are the many ways you can use Notes in Plottr to organize your story ideas and have the information you need at your fingertips? Authors Troy Lambert and CJ Anaya, Plottr's Education Leads, unpack this flexible feature.Plottr Demo Video Contents00:00 Introduction00:31 Ways to Create Notes in Plottr00:50 Adding Attributes to Your Notes01:38 Adding Hyperlinks to Notes02:22 Ways to Categorize Your Notes04:04 Adding Images to Your Notes 06:04 Applying Notes to Specific Books in a SeriesLinks and ResourcesLearn more about Plottr: plottr.comJoin FREE Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingExplore sample Plottr files: plottr.com/demosSee Upcoming Events: plottr.com/eventsJoin the Plottr Community: community.plottr.com
Intro to Plottr: Creating Places in Plottr Plottr 2024-06-21 | How can you create places or settings in Plottr and organize your worldbuilding? Plottr's Education Leads, authors Troy Lambert and CJ Anaya, show you the ropes!Plottr Demo Video Contents00:00 Introduction00:21 Ways to Create Places in Plottr01:48 Using Custom Attributes with Places03:18 How to Organize Places with Categories04:50 Adding Images to Visualize Places05:58 Adding Google Maps Street View Links07:42 Adding Tags to Your PlacesLinks and ResourcesLearn more about Plottr: plottr.comJoin FREE Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingExplore sample Plottr files: plottr.com/demosSee Upcoming Events: plottr.com/eventsJoin the Plottr Community: community.plottr.com
Intro to Plottr: Using the Characters Tab Plottr 2024-06-21 | How can you brainstorm and plan out your characters in Plottr? Plottr's Education Leads, authors CJ Anaya and Troy Lambert, show you how to use the Characters tab in this demo! Plottr Demo Video Contents00:00 Introduction00:35 Creating a New Character in Plottr01:39 Adding Character Notes and Categories03:00 Configuring Custom Character Attributes04:22 How to Use Character Templates in Plottr06:51 How to Add Character Thumbnails08:03 Adding Hyperlinks to Character Notes09:10 Adding and Editing Character Categories10:53 Adding Tags to Characters 12:13 How to Add a Character to Book in Your Series13:35 Looking at Character Evolution by BookLinks and ResourcesLearn more about Plottr: plottr.comJoin FREE Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingExplore sample Plottr files: plottr.com/demosSee Upcoming Events: plottr.com/eventsJoin the Plottr Community: community.plottr.com
Intro to Plottr: Using the Timeline Plottr 2024-06-21 | How can you use Plottr's powerful timeline tool to plan and structure your story? Watch this concise tutorial by Plottr's Education Leads, authors Troy Lambert and CJ Anaya. Plottr Demo Video Contents00:00 Introduction00:28 Starting from a Blank Plottr Project00:51 How to Add Chapters to Your Timeline01:16 Bulk Renaming Story Units02:48 Ways to Add Plotlines03:02 How to Add Plot Templates04:55 How to Add Scene Cards05:27 Adding Custom Attributes to Scenes08:58 Adding Tags and Color-Coding Scenes09:50 Adding and Removing Act Structure13:36 How to Duplicate Plotlines14:42 How to Move Plotlines15:10 Pinning Plotlines15:36 Changing Plotline Colors16:03 Stacking Scene CardsLinks and ResourcesLearn more about Plottr: plottr.comJoin FREE Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingExplore sample Plottr files: plottr.com/demosSee Upcoming Events: plottr.com/eventsJoin the Plottr Community: community.plottr.com
Intro to Plottr: The Dashboard Plottr 2024-06-21 | Get started with Plottr and learn your way around its dashboard in this easy-to-follow tutorial.Links and ResourcesLearn more about Plottr: plottr.comJoin FREE Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingExplore sample Plottr files: plottr.com/demosSee Upcoming Events: plottr.com/eventsJoin the Plottr Community: community.plottr.com
Intro to Plottr: Installing Plottr for Mac Plottr 2024-06-21 | Get started with Plottr's story-planning and series bible software on Mac in just a few easy steps with this concise installation guide.Links and ResourcesLearn more about Plottr: plottr.comJoin FREE Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingExplore sample Plottr files: plottr.com/demosSee Upcoming Events: plottr.com/eventsJoin the Plottr Community: community.plottr.com
Intro to Plottr: Tags, Export and Search Plottr 2024-06-21 | What are some of the useful miscellaneous features in Plottr? Learn all about Tags, Export and Search with Plottr Education Leads Troy Lambert and CJ Anaya!Links and ResourcesLearn more about Plottr: plottr.comJoin FREE Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingExplore sample Plottr files: plottr.com/demosSee Upcoming Events: plottr.com/eventsJoin the Plottr Community: community.plottr.com
Intro to Plottr: Meet Plottrs Creator Plottr 2024-06-21 | Want to start planning your best story yet? Meet Plottr's creator and CEO, Cameron Sutter, and watch a series of demos to help you get started with the #1 story planning and organization tools!Links and ResourcesLearn more about Plottr: plottr.comJoin FREE Plottr training: plottr.com/trainingExplore sample Plottr files: plottr.com/demosSee Upcoming Events: plottr.com/eventsJoin the Plottr Community: community.plottr.com
Camerons Corner Plottr 2024-06-20 | This week's Cameron's Corner is going to show you some surprises that we've cooked up, or that we're working on!
From Impact to Income: Writing Non-Fiction with Honorée Corder and Plottr Plottr 2024-06-17 | Want to write your first non-fiction book, but not sure where to start? Executive and strategic book coach, TEDx speaker and author of dozens of books, Honorée Corder, speaks with Plottr's creator Cameron Sutter about how to turn your expertise into non-fiction that makes an impact and brings you income. You'll learn methods and hacks for writing non-fiction that you can apply using the non-fiction template in Plottr! Further ResourcesLearn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
Camerons Corner Plottr 2024-06-05 | Another great Cameron's Corner. Come join me and ask questions if you have any
Romancing the Plot on the Spot Plottr 2024-06-02 | Ready to brainstorm meet cutes and unstoppable chemistry between characters? Join Plottr Education leads, authors Troy Lambert and CJ Anaya, for "Romancing the Plot on the Spot", a fun, free, interactive event where we plot a story LIVE in 90 minutes, together. Further Resources Learn more: https://lnk.bio/plottr Try Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/events Explore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
[NEW] Trackable Undo/Redo + Word Import and Improved Export | Release v2024.5.29 Plottr 2024-05-29 | Retracing your steps and moving between Word and Plottr just got easier! Our latest update for Plottr for desktop and web (2024.5.29) brings one of your most requested fixes, more flexibility, and new templates. 🔥Trackable Undo/Redo: Undo and redo actions in a trackable way, with a contextual menu that shows the sequence of what you'll change next whenever you undo multiple actions, so that you always know where you are.🔥 Word import and improved export: Bring your docx documents into Plottr with a few simple clicks, while export improvements make it easier than ever to move between Plottr and Microsoft Word.We've also fixed several bugs so that Plottr is more fun than ever to use. There are many more improvements along the way! Please let us know what you think about the release in the comments and what Plottr updates you'd like to see in the future :)PRO TIPWrite 'Begin summary' before a chapter summary in your manuscript, and 'end summary' after it and save before import to add these summaries to individual scene cards. LINKS– Website: plottr.com– Roadmap: plottr.com/roadmap– Changelog: plottr.com/changelog– Events: plottr.com/events
Three Act Structure: Setup, Rising Action, Climax and Denouement Plottr 2024-05-27 | How do you balance the beginning, middle and end of your story and make sure each part - setup, rising action, climax and denouement - has beats that drive your story forward? Join author and Plottr Education Lead Troy Lambert as he takes from this plotting method's origins with Aristotle through to structuring modern stories.Read a full guide to the three act structure template: plottr.com/three-act-structure-templateFurther ResourcesLearn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demosVideo Contents00:00 Introduction00:21 What is Three Act Structure?01:02 Who is the Three Act Structure for?01:51 Deep Dive into Three Act Structure
Camerons Corner Plottr 2024-05-22 | Another Cameron's Corner! Hey everyone, gather around and listen to me weave a happy tale
[REVISED] The Sleuths Journey Plot Template Plottr 2024-05-20 | How can you adapt the Hero's Journey to write mysteries with memorable sleuths and story arcs? Take a deep dive into the Sleuth's Journey plot template with author, editor and Plottr Education Lead Troy Lambert. Read the full guide to this Plottr template: [link]Video Contents00:00 - 00:15 Introduction00:15 - 01:01 What is the Sleuth's Journey Plot Structure Template?01:01 - 33:26 Key Story Beats of the Sleuth's JourneyFurther ResourcesLearn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demosMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/matrika/our-summer
Making Social Media Management a Breeze: A Workshop with Book Brush Plottr 2024-05-13 | Want to promote your books with social media and build your author platform, but not sure how to get started? Watch this workshop with Kathleen Sweeney of Book Brush and Plottr founder and CEO, Cameron Sutter, for social media marketing tips for authors, book trailer examples, and more. Video Contents00:00 Introduction01:06 What is Book Brush?03:16 Create Once, Publish Everywhere05:51 Working with Different Formats07:40 What Content is Good for Authors to Post?09:23 Posting Content Relevant to Your Genre14:42 Social Research, Hashtags and Trends18:44 How to Find Book Brush19:50 Best Times and Days to Post22:50 Social Media, Change, and Playing the Long Game26:43 Book Brush's Process29:06 Book Brush and Social Media Management38:10 Book Trailer Examples42:07 Book Brush Hourly Concepts45:39 Q&ALearn more about Book Brush: bookbrush.comFurther ResourcesLearn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
How to Restructure Your Plottr Timeline with Act Structure Plottr 2024-05-08 | How do you restructure your Plottr timeline once you already have acts and chapters planned out? Plottr Education Lead, author Troy Lambert, shares a how to for this advanced feature in Plottr. Video Contents00:00 - 00:31 Introduction00:31 - 01:06 The Structure button01:07 Demo: How to Restructure Your TimelineFurther ResourcesLearn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
Act Structure in Plottr: How to Remove Layers Plottr 2024-05-08 | How do you safely remove a layer of structure in Plottr without unintentionally deleting any content? Plottr Education Lead, author Troy Lambert, shares an overview with tips.Video Contents: 00:00 - 00:23 Introduction00:24 Using the Structure Button to Remove Layers SafelyFurther Resources Learn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
Three Ways to Use Act Structure: New Files, Existing Files, and Templates Plottr 2024-05-08 | How can you manage the structure of your story outline in Plottr, whether working with a new blank file, an existing file, or a plot structure template?Plottr Education Lead, author Troy Lambert, shares a helpful overview so that you can manage your story's structure with flexibility and ease. Video Contents 00:00 - 00:39 Introduction00:40 - 08:55 Using Act Structure with a New Plottr File09:13 - 14:34 Adding Act Structure to an Existing Plottr File14:44 Adding Act Structure to a TemplateFurther Resources Learn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demos
Camerons Corner Plottr 2024-05-08 | It's the early morning edition of Cameron's Corner! Today you'll meet one of our developers, Ed from South Africa, who is going to talk about some of the features we are finishing up and we'll talk about an awesome event that we're hosting next week with Johnny B. Truant! Learn more here: plottr.com/craftsman-author-event-series
Story Spine Plot Template: Plot Like a Pixar Writer Plottr 2024-05-06 | Want to learn how to plot a story like a Pixar writer? Try the simple story structure that many storyboard writers for big animation houses use. Read more about the Story Spine template in Plottr on the blog: plottr.com/story-spine-templateFurther ResourcesLearn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demosVideo Contents 00:00 - 00:20 Introduction 00:20 - 00:38 Who created the Story Spine method?00:38 - 01:43 Who should use the Story Spine structure?01:43 Deep dive into the Story Spine template in Plottr
Dan Harmons Story Circle: Plottr Plot Template Plottr 2024-04-29 | What is Dan Harmon's Story Circle? It's an eight-part plot structure that helps you create a dynamic and engrossing journey for your protagonist. Learn more about the Story Circle and the plot template in Plottr inspired by this structure: plottr.com/story-circle-plot-templateFurther ResourcesLearn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demosVideo Contents00:00 - 00:19 Introduction00:20 - 01:24 About the Story Circle AKA Story Embryo01:25 - 02:05 Who is the Story Circle Plot Structure For? 02:06 Deep Dive Into the Story Circle Method
Plottr Pro + Education and Pricing Update FAQ Plottr 2024-04-25 | Cameron explains what's up with the new pricing and education community and answers frequently asked questions … but uhh he does it in the most unenthusiastic way he could muster, and I promise there won't be any cats because we edited those bloopers out … for now. Questions answered: What is the Community Platform? What is Pro + Education? What is the new Pricing Structure? What are the Education events and what do you get? What is the difference between Plottr and Plottr Pro? New Mobile App! I've had Plottr for a long time, is my price changing? What if I have Pro but don't want Education? What if I have Pro/lifetime already, but I DO want Education too? What about new customers that want Pro without Education?
Piñeiro Screenplay Method: Plot Template and Beats for Success Plottr 2024-04-22 | What is the Piñeiro Screenplay Method? It's an effective tool to structure a story into twelve beats that chart a protagonist's ups, downs, and progress. Want to write gripping stories like a screenplay expert? Read the full guide on the Plottr blog: plottr.com/pineiro-screenplay-methodFurther ResourcesLearn more: https://lnk.bio/plottrTry Plottr for free: try.plottr.com/free-trial FREE Plottr tutorials: plottr.com/training See upcoming Plottr events and join us: plottr.com/eventsExplore Plottr demos: plottr.com/demosVideo Contents00:00 - 00:22 Introduction00:22 - 00:43 What is the Piñeiro Screenplay Method?00:43 - 01:50 Who should use this story plotting method?01:51 Deep dive into the Piñeiro Screenplay Method
