{"id":833508,"date":"2025-09-30T10:44:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/?p=833508"},"modified":"2026-10-06T16:38:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:38:53","slug":"the-perfect-way-to-plan-your-plot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/the-perfect-way-to-plan-your-plot\/","title":{"rendered":"The perfect way to plan your plot\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In today\u2019s blog post, I\u2019m going to be sharing the PERFECT way to plan your plot. It\u2019s the method that trumps all other methods. If you\u2019re not using this method, you\u2019re doing it wrong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I joke. I joke. Don\u2019t come at me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been around the writing world for any length of time, you\u2019ve probably come across all sorts of advice about how to plan your novel. Some people swear by spreadsheets and scene-by-scene breakdowns. Others can\u2019t imagine plotting a single thing in advance, insisting that creativity comes from discovery, not planning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can feel overwhelming, especially if someone claims a particular method is a game-changer and you try it, only to find it just\u2026. doesn\u2019t work for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the truth: there is no single perfect way to plan your plot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s not bad news. If you\u2019re someone who came to this post hoping for a magical answer to your plot woes and feel disappointed, bear with me. The fact that there is no one perfect way to plan a novel is actually great news.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Writing is personal<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every writer has a different creative process. For some, plotting every beat in advance provides a safety net. For others, too much structure can feel like handcuffs. And a lot of us fall somewhere in the middle, enjoying a bit of guidance while leaving space for surprises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important thing isn\u2019t to force yourself into a method that doesn\u2019t feel right, but to experiment until you find the approach that helps you get the words on the page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take me, for example. I\u2019m editing my fifth book (fifth to be published, eleventy-billionth if you include the novels I tried to write before I got published), and even now I\u2019m <em>still <\/em>experimenting with my process. I\u2019ve tried hardcore plotting: My first and second books had spreadsheets that may have called my sanity into question. I\u2019ve tried pantsing: My third book was written with a vague idea of the beginning and ending in mind. And I\u2019ve tried doing a bit of both, which seems to work better for me, but even now I still experiment with how much plotting works for me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This month is <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/events\/build-your-book\/\">Build Your Book Month<\/a>, which has a snazzy tagline of \u2018outline your entire novel in 1 month\u2019. This headline can sometimes scare people. They think, \u2018I\u2019m not a plotter so none of this will be relevant to me\u2019. But the way we\u2019ve designed this month is not to force a particular method on you, but to explore different aspects of story that you should think about before or as you write, whether that\u2019s mapping it out in a spreadsheet or just turning ideas over in your head.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plotters, Pantsers, and everyone in between<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writers often divide themselves into two camps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plotters carefully map out their stories before writing. They might use beat sheets, the Three-Act Structure, or even a chapter-by-chapter outline. They like knowing where the story is headed and feel more confident when they can see the big picture.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pantsers (short for \u201cseat-of-your-pants\u201d writers) dive straight into drafting without a clear plan. They thrive on discovery, letting the characters take the lead and uncovering twists as they write.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But a lot of writers actually live in the grey area between these extremes. Maybe you sketch a rough outline but let it shift as you go (this is what I do). Maybe you write the first act freely, then pause to outline the rest. The beauty is that there\u2019s no wrong way to do it as long as it gets you writing. Maybe you plan out the direction of the story, but you do it all in your head before drafting that scene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/events\/build-your-book\/\">Build Your Book Month<\/a>, you\u2019ll get to experiment. The point isn\u2019t to pick sides. It\u2019s to discover what blend of planning and discovery helps you finish your novel.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">W<strong>hy planning still matters (even for Pantsers)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you resist the word \u201coutline,\u201d having some sense of structure can save you time, frustration, and endless revisions. Planning doesn\u2019t have to mean spreadsheets and scene cards. It could be as simple as knowing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who your main character is&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What they want&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What stands in their way&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where the story is headed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it as a map. You don\u2019t have to know every street name, but it helps to know you\u2019re driving toward Paris and not accidentally ending up in Prague.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flexibility is key<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the thing: outlines are not set in stone. They\u2019re tools. And tools are meant to help you, not control you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a Plotter, give yourself permission to deviate from your plan if inspiration strikes. If you\u2019re a Pantser, try jotting down a few key milestones so you don\u2019t get stuck in the dreaded saggy middle. The most effective outlines are flexible enough to adapt as your story grows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Build your own process<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real secret to plotting is building a process that works for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That might mean using Save the Cat\u2019s 15 beats (which we\u2019ve got a downloadable resource on for <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/join-us\/\">Premium Members<\/a>), or creating your own shorthand version with three or four big turning points. It might mean writing your story on index cards you can shuffle around, or keeping a simple notebook with bullet points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your outline doesn\u2019t have to look like anyone else\u2019s. It only has to serve your writing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The bottom line<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no \u201cperfect\u201d way to plan your plot. There\u2019s only the way that works best for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the time we reach the final workshop, you\u2019ll have explored different structures, tested ideas, and built up the raw material. That session ties it all together into a practical outline that feels like yours, not someone else\u2019s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So instead of chasing someone else\u2019s idea of perfection, why not join us and discover your own?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s blog post, I\u2019m going to be sharing the PERFECT way to plan your plot. 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