Plottr
Visual story outlining software with timelines, templates, and story bibles
Plottr is a visual outlining tool for writers that helps turn an idea into a structured plan. It provides drag-and-drop timelines for scenes and chapters, plot and scene templates, character sheets, places, and notes, along with tags, filters, categories, and custom attributes for organizing project details. Files can be exported to Microsoft Word and Scrivener, and projects can be imported from Scrivener or Snowflake Pro.
The tool includes series bible features for tracking multiple books in one project, with a series view and automated outlines. Plottr Pro adds a web app, cloud storage, real-time collaboration, and auto-syncing across devices. It is available on Windows, Mac, and Web, with a free 30-day trial. Editions include Plottr, Plottr Pro, and Plottr Pro + Community, offered on monthly, annual, and lifetime terms, with unlimited household devices.
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