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See the shape of your story

Visualise how narrative values change across the manuscript so flat sections, sudden jumps, long gaps and concentrations become easier to see.

Visualise how narrative values change across the manuscript so flat sections, sudden jumps, long gaps and concentrations become easier to see.

Sometimes you can feel that something is wrong long before you can see why.

PlotDirector helps you see, track and understand what is already in your story. It does not decide how you should write it.

Writing problems this can help with

Too Many Plots and Subplots to Keep Track Of?

Has a Plot or Subplot Disappeared for Too Long?

Is One Plot or Subplot Taking Over Your Novel?

Why Does My Novel Feel Like a Series of Unconnected Events?

Has an Important Character Disappeared From Your Novel?

Is Your Character Balance Different From What You Intended?

How to Keep Track of Multiple POV Characters

Does a Relationship Develop Too Quickly in Your Novel?

Has a Relationship Gone Flat in the Middle of Your Novel?

Is Your Story Revealing Information at the Right Time?

How to Review Chapter Structure and Scene Balance

Why Does Part of My Novel Feel Flat?

How to See Uneven Pacing Across a Novel

How to See Tension Across Your Whole Novel

How to See a Character Arc Across the Whole Novel

Is Too Much of Your Story Happening Near the End?

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Questions this helps answer

  • What writing problems can See the shape of your story help me see?
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