Plot structure diagram

Sometimes there is nothing better than the classics. Today we examine Freytag's Pyramid, the most common plot structure in novel writing.

German novelist Gustav Freytag created a simple plot diagram known as Freytag's Pyramid to show dramatic structure.

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6 story structures, complete with story structure charts to help you create an original plot and outline your next novel.

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With this plot diagram template you can organize the events of a story you have read into segments and visualize easier the key elements after they are identified.

I like this as a general guide to novel structure. However many resources I've read warn against getting too locked into a single script or pattern like this. Sometimes you need to save the climax for the last two pages, and sometimes you need the action to start on the first page (and fill in 'setup' stuff later).

A story structure represented as a diagram.

As I mentioned in last week’s post, I’ve been developing the scenes in my YA work-in-progress, and identifying what needs to be there and what doesn’t. Revisiting the Plot Arc I t…

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So, where exactly is your plot taking you? What happens next? What is this story about? It’s time to think about plot. Plotting Worksheet

The best way to learn story structure is to analyze good stories. Can you readily identify each plot point in every movie you see or book you read? Or do terms like ‘inciting incident,’ ‘midpoint reversal,’ and ‘black moment’ leave you confused? In our Learn to Plot Fiction Writing Series: Story Analysis of the movie “Jurassic World” we show you how to recognize each element and provide a Free Plot Template so you can draft satisfying, high-quality stories of your own.

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Unlock the secrets of dramatic structure with StoryboardThat. Learn and explore the 5 act structure using our visual plot diagram free examples.