Story structure
These plans are designed to help you structure your novel or short story. You'll find many popular planning tools to help you create a satisfying narrative structure. Whether you prefer the rules of traditional Three Act Structure or a more laid back plan like the Tentpole Method we have a plan to suit you.
Launch Story Planner Helper
‘Take off your pants!’ Outline
This method of outlining a story starts with character and leads to a full story outline.
60 min
Simple story structure
An easy way to plot your story. This uses traditional story structure theory but is written in an easy to understand way.
20 min
Index Card Plan
A flexible plan that allows you to rearrange story elements or plot points, this plan is ideal if you like using index cards to plan your story structure.
30 min
Story elements
A quick and easy plan to define the key elements of any story. This one is good for short stories or to quickly outline a new idea.
25 min
45 min
The ‘start with the ending’ story plan
Work backwards from your story ending to structure the rest of your novel.
20 min
The Hero’s Journey (for novels)
The famous mythic story structure model originated by Joseph Campbell and expanded by Christopher Vogler.
60 min
Simple story elements
The simplest way to describe your story. Just beginning, middle, end.
5 min
15 min
45 min
25 min
15 min
The Magnificent 7 Plot Points
A plan to define story structure using seven key plot points. This plan will help you create a well structured film plot.
15 min
Pixar 'Once Upon a Time' Story Spine
This plan is based on a simple Pixar storytelling method; it starts with ‘Once upon a time…’
20 min
Into the Woods - 5 Act Structure
A plan using five act structure based on John Yorke’s popular ‘Into The Woods’ book.
40 min
Michael Hauge’s Six Stage Plot Structure
This plan is based on Michael Hauge’s simple but effective story structure.
60 min
Structuring your novel – K.M.Weiland Story Structure
This plan is based on K.M.Weiland’s ‘Structuring Your Novel’ book, use this method to expertly structure your novel.
45 min
The Plot Whisperer method
This plan uses Martha Alderson’s ‘Plot Whisperer’ method to help you plan your novel’s plot elements and more.
30 min
Super Structure - The key to unleashing the power of story
A plan based on James Scott Bell’s well regarded ‘Super Structure’ book.
50 min
Syd Field story structure (for novels)
Syd Field's famous interpretation of 3 Act Structure can help you craft your novel's plot.
45 min
The Lester Dent Pulp Fiction Plot Formula
A pulp fiction plot formula based on the work of Lester Dent
40 min