October 23, 2021
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Plot Planner Exercise

Use this planner to help build an intense plot to your story.
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Brainstorming a simple list of cause and effect events that build in intensity will help you plot your story. Use this planner to help you get started.

Conflict/Complications
(The problem and complications.)

Character(s) Reaction
(What the character does.)

Effect of Reaction
(What happens as a result to complicate the conflict and build intensity.)

Conflict/Complications
(The problem and complications.)

Character(s) Reaction
(What the character does.)

Effect of Reaction
(What happens as a result to complicate the conflict and build intensity.)

Repeat this exercise as many times as needed!

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