Universal Story Planner
$4.99
See your entire story arc on one page with this signature plot map, originally developed by Martha Alderson to chart the rise and fall of story energy (“qi”). Ideal for writers seeking a quick overview of dramatic action, character transformation, and thematic flow from beginning to end.
Description
See your entire story at a glance with the Universal Story Planner — a signature one‑page plot map that reveals the natural rise and fall of story energy, or “qi,” across the three acts. Originally developed for corporate defense attorneys and later refined for writers in every genre, this tool has helped thousands clarify their dramatic action, character arcs, and thematic depth.
Use the Universal Story Planner to:
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Map your story’s energetic flow from beginning to end
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Align character emotional development (70% of story) with plot events
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Identify gaps or flat spots in pacing and tension
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Create a visual reference you can print large and keep visible in your writing space
Perfect for writers who want a quick, powerful overview of their plot structure — and an ideal companion to the multi‑page Writing the Universal Story Planner Worksheets for deeper development.
Use in conjunction with the The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master by Martha Alderson OR How to Create a Plot Planner series on Martha’s blog.
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