Free Stage Plot Maker

Looking to publish a bestselling novel out of this story generator?

It’s elusive, it’s shy, it’s frustratingly changeable, and it abandons you completely during a writer’s drought — it’s the perfect story idea. But that’s why we built this story generator: to try and give writers everywhere a bit of a power-up. All of the plots that you score are yours to use! But what exactly can you do with it now?

If you’re wondering what’s the best way to construct a story out of the plot that you’ve just generated,

We’ve got you covered. Head to the free resources below to discover the writing world beyond story generators:

Moving each light into the plot, you’ll orient them where you’d like them hung. By default, a light placed “on” a truss or pipe is hung straight down, pointed towards the stage. If you need the lights hung another way, be sure to make a note and represent it visually as best as you can. An example symbol on a plot. In this video I walk through how to make a simple stage plot and input list, that you can update from anywhere, FOR FREE. Thanks for checking out the video. Create a stage plan. Use our stage plan builder to create the exact stage plot for your gig. After that all you need to do is send the provided URL to the engineer of the venue. You can enter your instruments, monitors, DI boxes etc, scale and rotate and provide full details of what you want.

  • How to Structure a Novel Before You Write It. In this Reedsy Live video, NYT bestselling author Caroline Leavitt talks about plot structure — and a simple way to go about it.

  • How to Plot a Novel Using the 3-Act Story Structure. Kristen Kieffer, founder of Well-Storied.com, walks you step-by-step through one of the most popular story structures in this free 10-day course.

  • What is a Narrative Arc? Learn the intricacies of building a narrative arc, and how to attain a good beginning, middle, and end to your story in this blog post.

If you’re still in the search for the perfect plot,

There are plenty of other plot generators and plot twist generators to provide more bursts of inspiration. Here are some of our favorite story generators on the Internet:

If you’ve got everything but your story title and character names in place,

Why not give our Book Title Generator and Character Name Generator a whirl?

And if you now feel ready to start building your story now? Great 👍 Happy writing. We’d be delighted if you dropped us the success story at service@reedsy.com!

More plot generators

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.

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Launch Story Planner Helper

Have a story in mind but don't know where to start? Story Planner Helper can point you in the right direction.

‘Take off your pants!’ Outline

This method of outlining a story starts with character and leads to a full story outline.

Specialist
Developed

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.

Easy

Stage Plot Template Pdf

New idea

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.

Easy
New idea
Free

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.

Easy
New idea

The Snowflake Method

A one page outline created using the Snowflake Method.

Specialist
Developed

The Hero’s Journey (for novels)

The famous mythic story structure model originated by Joseph Campbell and expanded by Christopher Vogler.

Challenging
In depth

The ‘start with the ending’ story plan

Work backwards from your story ending to structure the rest of your novel.

Easy
New idea

Save the Cat!® (for novels)

Blake Snyder's popular 'beat sheet' adapted for novels.

Easy Stage Plot

Specialist
In depth

Tentpole Method

A flexible way to plan your novel or story.

Easy
Developed

Basic narrative structure

This plan highlights the key points of story structure.

Easy
Developed

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.

Easy
Developed

Simple story elements

The simplest way to describe your story. Just beginning, middle, end.

Easy
New idea

Pixar 'Once Upon a Time' Story Spine

Plot

This plan is based on a simple Pixar storytelling method; it starts with ‘Once upon a time…’

Easy
New idea

Michael Hauge’s Six Stage Plot Structure

This plan is based on Michael Hauge’s simple but effective story structure.

Specialist
In depth

Free Stage Plot Template

Simple 3 Act Structure (for novels)

A simple plan to define 3 Acts.

Easy
New idea

Into the Woods - 5 Act Structure

Free Stage Plot Maker

A plan using five act structure based on John Yorke’s popular ‘Into The Woods’ book.

Challenging
Developed

Super Structure - The key to unleashing the power of story

A plan based on James Scott Bell’s well regarded ‘Super Structure’ book.

Challenging
In depth

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.

Challenging
In depth

The Plot Whisperer method

This plan uses Martha Alderson’s ‘Plot Whisperer’ method to help you plan your novel’s plot elements and more.

Challenging
In depth

Syd Field story structure (for novels)

Syd Field's famous interpretation of 3 Act Structure can help you craft your novel's plot.

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Developed

The Lester Dent Pulp Fiction Plot Formula

A pulp fiction plot formula based on the work of Lester Dent

Easy
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