Plot graphs
I've been dying for something like this for a long time. There's one software package that does it, but only AFTER the draft is finished and imported. I'd like to be able to do it as I plot/write. For the graph, each scene can be given a series of 1-10 intensity levels, one for physical intensity, one for emotional intensity, one for individual character arcs, etc. Even custom qualities. The scene would need to be assigned a POV and each type of graph gets a different color. Then the entire intensity of the scenes can be graphed over the course of the novel as well based on a global graph that just measures chapter to chapter or scene to scene intensity as the reader experiences it. This helps the author identify when to switch POVs, when the emotional intensity needs a boost (say via dialogue conflict), lets the author know how long the story has stayed in one arc while neglecting another, and helps integrate different POVs and antagonists and protagonists.
Comments: 3
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31 Dec, '17
Chet SandbergWhat I mean is a la Story Grid. Let me see, graphically, the ups and downs of the story. Please don't make me learn Excel and keep it separate.
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15 Apr, '20
Uriah Blackmaybe just use color-coding if they add it and write yourself a note
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22 Oct, '21
MayaLove the Story Grid. This would be such a useful visual aid when plotting and editing.