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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Plottr Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JF Joni F AuthorPublishing, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It worked brilliantly to create a timeline that carried over through my series and keep the character details within easy access.“ March 3, 2025 MR Malina R AuthorWriting and Editing, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Dealing with this company is like Customer Service used to be, before everything became automated.“ March 5, 2026 KR Karen R Artist and WriterArts and Crafts, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “This program has helped me out substantially with my plotting needs. Although there are a couple of things which I’m not a fan of, overall I’m bet satisfied with my purchase and am looking forward to using the program for a long time.“ December 24, 2024 FF Fain F OwnerEntertainment, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “So, if you're on a writing roll, be prepared to lose all your work with no help for up to 2 days.“ April 23, 2025 MR Malina R AuthorWriting and Editing, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The people behind Plottr, the techs, the help desk, and the newsletters are so fantastic.“ March 5, 2026 KR Karen R Artist and WriterArts and Crafts, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I had to get rid of a lot of the text in the cards which was inconvenient.“ December 24, 2024 MG Mollie G AuthorWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I love the tagging feature that allows me at a click to see if I have spread minor characters or subplots evenly across my story.“ September 8, 2024 MN Mary N word facilitator Writing and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I had used multiple note cards in various colors for different characters or acts or I had large sheets of paper with circles and arrows and lots of notes I couldn't read, and a MSWord document that just weren't working for me.“ November 18, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 237 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Don T. Owner and Consultant Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "An Essential Tool" April 19, 2023 4.0 After having used Plottr for about a year, I now regard it as an essential writing tool. I keep it up on a second screen as I write on my primary screen. Pros The timeline itself is essential and easy to use. But the feature I found most surprisingly valuable is the ability to tag character descriptions with photos. Having a photo for each character helps me remember their physical characteristics and I find myself referring back to them often. I also use the Notes capability to brainstorm plot directions and keep track of background information and research. Cons I have experienced two cases of lost data, but to be clear, these were both in earlier versions of the product than I am now using. In both cases, the software crashed and all data was lost. After the first such loss, I began archiving backup copies every few days. I'm aware of one other user having a data loss problem, but that occurred when she was exporting data to Word. Her version of the product is more recent than mine. Reason for choosing Plottr Excel was an ad hoc solution that only very roughly served the purpose, not having been designed for structuring a book. Review Source JAG J. A. G. Owner Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Best Plotting Software" February 13, 2025 5.0 Plottr has made my writing life easier, and I don't know what I'd do without it. There are other programs out there, but this one is by far my favorite. Pros I really love the flexibility of Plottr. Not only is it a great way to organize all my random thoughts into a cohesive plot, it has space for the entire story bible as well. Cons There are occasional bugs, but customer support is very responsive. Sometimes they contact me before I even realize there might be a problem! Switched from [Scrivener](https://www.capterra.com/p/180597/Scrivener/) I still use Scrivener for writing, but I do all my plotting and story bible entries in Plottr because it's so much easier to work with and more attractive. Review Source Response from Fictional Devices April 28, 2025 Hi J.A., thank you for taking the time to share this great feedback. We love that we've helped make your writing life easier. Happy plotting, Team Plottr FF Fain F. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Buggy and unusable" April 23, 2025 1.0 Overall pretty good. However, if at any point a software can fail to allow you to continue working, it's a non-starter. Pros Lots of great options and ways of working. Very flexible and intuitive to use. Well thought out. Cons It's super buggy. You'll be working on a project and then be suddenly unable to view any of your files that they save in the cloud. Customer service doesn't respond for 24-48 hours. So, if you're on a writing roll, be prepared to lose all your work with no help for up to 2 days. It's unusable. Switched from [Final Draft](https://www.capterra.com/p/210729/Final-Draft/) Ease of use and ability to better visualize. Review Source Response from Fictional Devices April 28, 2025 Hi Fain, We're sorry to hear that you had this experience. Sometimes support has longer queues over holidays or the weekend. We aim to resolve every support ticket in 24 to 48 hours. We're glad we could resolve the issue you shared. Thank you for using Plottr and sharing your feedback. Team Plottr SZ Stacey Z. Author and Editor Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Makes outlining so much easier!" July 14, 2023 5.0 I’ve been very happy with it. It allows me to easily outline my books and even keep a series of books all together, which I love, because I don’t have to recreate all the characters and settings and notes, it’s just all there. It also gives me a quick and easy tool when I’m editing for someone to input the basic plot and see where things are landing and we need to move things around a bit. Pros Plottr allows me to lay things out the way my brain processes information. I like how easy it is to make changes and move things around. I had a novel that I was struggling to balance where I had a pivotal character coming in and out. I added a plotline for them and easily tracked where they were appearing and it helped figure out where else I needed to add them in so their arc didn’t get lost. It was fantastic. Cons The new ability to add acts/phases I still haven’t figured out. It wasn’t as easy as I thought it’d be and I haven’t devoted much time to trying to sort it all out. I think it’ll be useful once I dig into it, but it could be a little more intuitive to use. Reason for choosing Plottr It came down to ease of use. Plottr felt more intuitive to me. Review Source DC Dannis C. Author and Artist Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Plottr Is Very Helpful For Writers" May 7, 2024 5.0 I love it. When I plot a new project, I create a new file. I write many series and interconnected stories, and Plottr helps me keep track of characters and scenes very well. I would like a feature where I can use one template's answers to build on the next, such as Snowflake Pro's ability to display my Step 1 tagline for Step 2's expanding it to multiple sentences, etc. I would like the ability to copy features between characters easily, such as characters that share an Enneagram type. I would also love to see integration with websites such as Pexels.com \[public domain stock photos\] and Canva.com \[graphic design\], to take a character photo into Canva maybe to edit or add border, or an interface to GIMP for editing. Pros Ease of Use Customizable For My Needs Fun Interface Useful Parts Collaboration between other software, i.e. Snowflake Method and Randy Ingersson Learning Curve is small Lots of Tutorials Versatile! Cons I wish it had more of the features I liked in Snowflake Pro, such as displaying my previous step for me to write the next. But, it is very hard to find anything to dislike about this software! Switched from [Snowflake](https://www.capterra.com/p/148267/Snowflake/) Plottr is more customizable, and the ability to associate pictures with my characters and places is unmatched! I would like to see more export options such as .txt and possibly database or spreadsheet. Review Source SM Stevi M. Teacher and freelance writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "An Intuitive outlining machine!" August 3, 2023 5.0 I am a new writer, but also an English high school teacher. Holy smokes, this program has given me so many ideas to help not only myself write better, but also coach my students to do the same. Being able to see structure and break it down is so valuable to understanding why great stories just work. Pros The ability to visibly see the work easily in one spot (and the ability to move things around on the fly both online and in-between the computer and mobile versions of the Pro Account) has been a God-send.I never thought I would enjoy outlining or planning a book from a skeleton template but once I was able to see where key events needed to be and had guiding questions to help me push along my narrative, I thoroughly got excited in the planning process. What usually takes me months to plan-out in my old method took mere days with this program. The outline / templates available with a click has been one of my favorite features of this software - it has opened my eyes to ideas for betting my structure and story beats according to the book I want to write appropriately. Absolutely worth the price. Cons I am a note taker and love writing random ideas. I wish the notes section could be a bit more compartmentalized cause I have like 60 different tabs of notes for various things.Sometimes I find the program lags when I am copying and pasting text from one place to the next. If I try to paste a bunch of text between two paragraphs sometimes it won't paste in the place I desire, but pastes on the very top. Not a bit thing, but there's been a few scary moments where I got the "uh-oh something happened!" warning.I'd like to be able to register favorite colors and have them placed at the top for faster access. Switched from [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.com/p/160756/Google-Docs/)[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) I wanted a better way to visually see my book and have a program to help me outline structure better. Review Source SM Sophie M. author Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Gold Star for in plotting software!" November 30, 2022 5.0 I purchased Plottr when it first came out and it has proven to be the most helpful use of my author budget. I have nothing but good things to say about this software. And Plottr continues to ask for user feedback, which they then actually ACT ON. They execute these changes and additions every few months, and continue to ask for feedback. Really tuned into the author community and what they want. Pros It's obvious that Plottr was designed by an author, because it is so user friendly and intuitive to how an author's brain works when facing the daunting task of plotting out a book or entire series. I love that the software is SO VERSATILE and I have found myself using different tools or organization methods for various projects I'm working on. The option to use one of the dozens of plotting templates already set up or create your own is such a huge time-saver, too. And I can't rave enough about the "tag" system which allows you to filter any part of your plotting notes as needed. Cons I've had a couple issues losing or accidentally deleting a project, but this is due to my own ineptitude and the fact that I didn't bother to correctly save my projects at various times. When I contacted Plottr for help, I was able to retrieve my "lost" project within minutes. Their customer service/help is fantastic - super quick to respond and always make sure to check in even after they've fixed my screw up, just to make sure everything's still going smoothly. Reason for choosing Plottr I had purchased an infostack bundle at one point that allowed me to use these other two tools for free, at the same time as I did a free trial of Plottr, and I found Plottr to be in a whole other league. It was perfect for what I was looking for, while the other two just didn't have nearly the same flexibility and ease of use. Switched from [Scrivener](https://www.capterra.com/p/180597/Scrivener/) While I find Scrivener is ideal for writing the actual manuscript, it really wasn't ideal for plotting purposes and it got really confusing. Plotting is not what Scrivener was designed for. Review Source LB Liz B. Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best tool for series bible" June 23, 2023 4.0 It's truly been a game-changer for me. I wrote two standalone epic fantasy novels using other software, and was SO glad to discover Plottr when I started on my first epic fantasy trilogy. It has made all my messy thoughts and notes an organized system that I can easily reference, which has saved me time and stress during each of the writing stages. Pros Plottr is an essential tool for writers that can be used as a bible. It's easy to keep track of all the details of world-building, characters, and plot structure. I love that I can include ALL the info for entire series (plus spin-off stories) in one place. The visual plotting tool is great, and the templates and categories make it a snap to organize information. I used to use Scrivener for all this, but Plottr is easier to use and has more tools (I do still use Scrivener for the writing process), so I would definitely recommend Plottr to authors who want to keep their work organized! Cons Plottr can be a little clunky. I have trouble using the Search feature, as it will bring up documents with the keyword, but not show me where the actual word is in the document (and some of my documents are a couple thousand words!). It's also best for large screens/monitors, since there is a lot going on visually. Switched from [Scrivener](https://www.capterra.com/p/180597/Scrivener/) I saw that Plottr had more tools for plotting and organizing notes, and I loved that. Scrivener is great for writing and editing (I still use it for those things), but Plottr holds everything else I need for brainstorming, writing, and editing. I needed a heavy-duty software to hold and organize all the worldbuilding, character, and plotting information, and Plottr has been perfect for this. Plus, I can keep ALL this information for an entire series in one place. Review Source MR Malina R. Author Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "If You Are A Writer, You Need This" March 5, 2026 5.0 The people behind Plottr, the techs, the help desk, and the newsletters are so fantastic. Dealing with this company is like Customer Service used to be, before everything became automated. You actually get a live person, and they are extremely prompt. Pros I love this software so much that I purchased a lifetime license. I was a pantser, and I would always hit the 25K mark, sit back, and think, 'Now what?' Plotting my novel out with the entire journey of the main character, the next main character, the antagonist, and a second antagonist has made this so much more productive. I can fill in the blanks. I know what chapters go where, and I am getting it done. I am taking my MFA in Creative Writitng and have recommended this software to the entire cohort. Cons The learning curve was awkward for me, but six months later, I have it all sorted, so I cannot really call that a con. Just a minor setback. Review Source JF Joni F. Author Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easier to use than a storyboard" March 3, 2025 5.0 I've used Plottr to plan and document three novels. It worked brilliantly to create a timeline that carried over through my series and keep the character details within easy access. I used to plot with 5X7 cards, a research folder, photos, and such on a giant easel. Plottr organizes all I need. Pros Plottr is intuitive and easy to use. It has many features and layers for creating timelines, outlines, notes, and character profiles. Compared to other plotting programs, Plottr can be used immediately without hours of instruction. I don't want to spend weeks learning a technology tool. I just want to put everything I need to refer to in one place. Cons At first, I wanted to create my own scene cards so I used one of the scene templates in Plottr. Now, there are many more templates to use with some based on the genre of the story. Other templates match popular workshop models. Review Source Response from Fictional Devices April 28, 2025 Hi Joni, Thank you for taking the time to share this great feedback! Wishing you success with your three novels (and your next). Team Plottr KR Karen R. Artist and Writer Arts and Crafts Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Program for your Plotting Needs" December 24, 2024 5.0 This program has helped me out substantially with my plotting needs. Although there are a couple of things which I’m not a fan of, overall I’m bet satisfied with my purchase and am looking forward to using the program for a long time. Pros I like the way the program is set up. It’s easy to learn and use. There are several ways you can organize the cards on the timeline which I really appreciate. The tag system is also very useful. Cons The fact that it did start slowing down one I reached a certain number of cards on the timeline with text. I had to get rid of a lot of the text in the cards which was inconvenient. Review Source Response from Fictional Devices April 29, 2025 Hi Karen, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We have improvements in the pipeline for the timeline view so stay tuned. Happy plotting! Team Plottr HD Harri D. Content Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "9/10, would recommend!" May 25, 2023 5.0 Pros Honestly, what isn't there to love? I love Plottr's timeline feature and the character tab is one of my favorite to use. I also love the templates they include: they lay out the beats needed for each story arch and explain them in great detail. One of my favorite things, though, is that they have video tutorials for how to use their features! If you're lost, someone will walk you through it and make that feature super easy to understand. I think their timeline tutorial I watched was less than 5 minutes and I didn't have any issues with using the timeline after that. Not that you need the tutorials: I'd say its user-friendly on its own. Cons I wish there was a feature to draft in Plottr. I know that's probably not the ideal function of the app for the developers, which is totally fine, but I like having an all-in-one tool. I'm more of a pantser, so I like having a place to store plot ideas and draft scenes in snippets. But otherwise, I'd definitely recommend Plottr to people - and have before! Review Source DKP Diana Kathryn P. Author, Editor Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Plottr Makes Writing A Joy" November 29, 2022 5.0 I could not be more pleased with this software, the ease of use, and especially the technical support. I find the team at Plottr to be almost instantaneously responsive, super helpful, and extremely kind. I have recommended the software to my writing community, and will continue to do so. Pros The full integration of the timeline, scene cards, and character details makes this software my only choice in writing. The ability to write the full text of my novel in each scene card, and them move then throughout the timeline as details develop is critical. Color coding helps to keep the status of each phase in order, and the export to MS Word feature means I don't have to do the work twice. Cons The only negative is that when I save a project with a new name (for archive purposes), the software opens a new window with the newly named file. Although this can be a little clunky, I am comfortable working around that small glitch, because I'd much rather have confirmation that the file was saved with the new name, than unsure, and potentially lose a new iteration of my story. So this isn't really a "con", but more of a note about a specific learning curve I experienced. It certainly isn't something that would ever move me away from using Plottr! Review Source RP Rebecca P. Author Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "How did authors survive before Plottr?" February 11, 2023 5.0 My overall experience with Plottr has been a joy. I have already seen how using this program will help me see where the information doesn't match from chapter to chapter as well as to the areas that it works very well. I also look forward to having my character bible in one place with my chapter/book notes. I am getting excited to get back to work while writing this review. So its time to get out of here and get back to Plottr! Pros If you read my reviews on each feature, you'll see why I can't pick just one pro for here. I can't imagine having one of the features without the other. The Plottr team has done an excellent listening to the needs of authors and providing a feature to meet that need. Plus, they continue to listen and add key features. If I had to pick one reason to go with Plottr and stick with Plottr, I would say CUSTOMER SERVICE!! They don't just wait for us to reach out. They keep in contact and let their users know they are there for any questions or concerns that may pop up. While at the same time, they don't overload your inbox and they work hard to keep the emails they do send relevant to improving your experience. And the price! Sure PlottrPro may be a larger chunk of money, but when you consider that it can be for lifetime use, that cost is quickly absorbed in longetivity as well as ease of use and capability of the program's features. Cons The learning curve in regards to the templates. I will probably have to try them all before I decide which one(s) I will use most. And that just takes time. But will be so worth it. Review Source LB Lisa B. Owner, author, editor Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Love my Plottr" May 1, 2023 5.0 Overall, I find Plottr simple to use and well worth the money I spent on it. As they continue updating the software, it gets better. I look forward to seeing what comes next and other ways I might use it beyond plotting personal books and writing projects. Pros I love the visual aspect of plotting books in Plottr and the availability of plotting an entire series if needed. The tutorials and workshops are outstanding. One led me to use Plottr to track editing and publishing assistance projects, too, which gives me a quick visual of what I have on my plate and coming up so I better plan for projects and can accept new ones with a realistic timeline. I didn't expect that but am delighted at the alternate use. As a visual person, seeing the plot works beautifully and it uploads to Scrivener nicely. After one year, I opted for a lifetime subscription. I'll keep using it. Cons I can't sync between Plottr and Scrivener--although I understand that may be a future enhancement. For me, that's the only downside. Reason for choosing Plottr With the sunsetting of Snowflake, I followed Randy Ingermanson's recommendation of Plottr. Love that it works with Scrivener so well. Review Source NK Nicha K. Author Writing and Editing Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Makes Outlining Fun!" November 13, 2024 5.0 It was a fantastic tool that made the outline process enjoyable. Pros I love the drag-and-drop functionality of the timeline. Cons I wish I could better customize the formatting of the outline export. Review Source Mary Y. Owner/Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Plottr keeps my worlds aligned" June 15, 2023 5.0 Overall, it's been a great experience. Before plottr, I always had to refer to a bunch of documents or hand-written notes which meant things weren't consistent in stories. Now everything is all in one handy place and simplifies my operations. Pros Being able to view my entire written world in one place from timelines, to characters, and more. It's very important to me and makes life so much easier to manage, both real and the written imaginary ones. Helps me to keep facts straight without dragging out other docs or books. Cons Don't feel as if anything is missing at this time. Review Source FB Flossie B. Author Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Plottr Rocks" January 26, 2023 5.0 Plottr has cut down on paper notes and notebooks and is more fun to use. It makes writing a book easier and more flowing. Pros The aspects of Plottr that are most wonderful to me include that it enables me to be more organized in writing my books, there are numerous genre templates from which to choose, the beats generally have added information and are not just top tier outlines, inspirational pictures can be added almost anywhere--a sparkling feature, I love seeing the characters lined up, I really like how additional information can be added to the Outline, the beats are flexible drag and drop, help questions are responded to immediately, how to videos are phenomenal. Cons Some of the functions are still a mystery to me--just haven't figured them out yet or watched the matching video. I'd like to be able to incorporate chapters over the beats to see which chapters the beats should be in. Pictures can be dragged but not repositioned so if a person's face is not close to the left side, it's chopped off. I like the drag and drop of the Timeline but have not perfected its use yet, made mistake and can’t undo or get back to previous. Review Source DB Deborah B. Owner Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "MORE than a Plotting Tool" January 3, 2023 5.0 Plottr helped me solve a MAJOR book organizing problem. I was overwhelmed with all the notes and ideas I had in physical notebooks, on my computer files, and as bookmarks. I tend to think visually so Plttr's format was the perfect solution! Yet, what makes Plttr great is how easy it is to create categories, attributes, tags and notes as a way to better organize my ideas. I also LOVE that Plttr was designed with the writer in mind. The templates and categories for "Location" and "Character" for example make it user friendly for writers. They get it! And they are always improving and listening to customer feedback to make their product even better. Pros What I love most about this software, aside from the excellent customer support and enthusiasm of the founders, is how multi-faceted Plttr is. I can use it for my writing projects AND for planning and organizing. Because of this, I now use Plttr more than any other program on my computer. Cons Plottr needs to fix the "undo" feature for the desktop version and improve that cut and paste feature as well. Whenever I try to cut and paste larger sections there can be delays. Reason for choosing Plottr I love to use Plttr more than Scrivener because I can visually see and physically move notes around easier. I can use Plttr not only for plotting (which it does a great job of, especially with their amazing templates) but also for planning and coordinating on so many levels. This feature is GOLDEN, because I can do more things in ONE place. Review Source ZJ Zoe J. Author Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing Software for Novel Planning" February 10, 2023 5.0 This is helping store my plot. It will also help with my editing process as each scene can be tagged, characters, places added so I can see the big picture. Pros As a writer who likes to plan, this software is easy to use and apply. The freedom to move boxes around, drag and drop means changes can be simply and quickly applied. Change streams can be altered to be shown in parallel, so you can easily keep track of story changes and how they will fit in. Character templates and ability to store external data like photos and links is priceless. Series link although I have yet to try it will be brilliant Cons It has taken me a long time to find a template that works for me and how to set it up. Now I have, I’m never going back. Review Source Zara A. Authro Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Plan, Organize, Personalize" February 15, 2023 5.0 Pros Plottr is a fabulous tool for collecting and organizing the information (data) that goes into creating a book. It's much more than an outlining tool. For fiction, you can create character backgrounds including context for each character. Templates create a story foundation which you can then customize adding timelines for character roles, events, etc. Notes captures and stores research. Everything is in one place. Easily export what you need to MSWord, Scrivener, and, for me, Ulysses. For non-fiction, Plottr helps create an outline that leads your reader toward the desired result you want them to achieve.Support is responsive and helpful. Awesome tool for writers! Cons Issues I had were removed with Plottr Pro. Highly recommend jumping in and using the Pro version. Review Source JA Jessica A. Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product for authors" June 28, 2023 5.0 Plottr has been a great tool in mapping out stories. Customer service has been very responsive and helpful when I've needed them too. Pros I like seeing a visual progression of my plots and being able to track what's happening as I build my stories. I also really enjoy the character feature. I use it as a mini story bible to collect key details about each character, which is especially helpful in developing a series with recurring characters. Cons I wish I could switch plot templates in an existing project. This would be nice if one wasn't working. It's definitely not a deal-breaker, though. Review Source SM Steven M. Author Publishing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I'm a fan of Plottr!" January 18, 2023 5.0 Plottr not only helps with the outline that precedes the first page I write, but provides a way to edit the outline after I complete a rough draft. I then have a way to easily track my narrative timelines, check for inconsistencies, and either delete tangential material or fill in narrative gaps. E.g. in the former case, if I bog down in composing, I pull up my Plottr outline to provide a prompt. As I write and the story takes on its own life, I can revise the Plottr outline so that chapters still to be written will connect to what's already done. In the latter case, once I'm done with a rough draft, I use Plottr to create a more detailed outline in order to check my timeline and interior logic. Pros As a writer, I have always begun a new book with an outline. However, Plottr provides a way to organize it to create a better visual schematic. It also reminds me not to forget things as I build and gives me places to toss in notes I might or might not use, placing them in relevant categories (rather than sticking them in the margins of a traditional outline), Cons There's nothing I don't like. However, I've not used all the tools (e.g. Templates). Review Source Frank C. Senior Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A very clever way to work with story planning" January 3, 2023 5.0 On the whole this software has really helped me visualise and play with my story ideas which has greatly strengthened and improved the result. Pros Plottr is very easy to get started with, particularly when starting from one of the many customisable templates, and makes it easy to visualise and experiment with story structure, while also providing tools to get words "in the can" Cons The structure options are still inherently timeline-based and could benefit from features such as stacking or manually re-arranging cards (see Scrivener) or alternative layouts such as a multi-row layout for a single sequence (See Save The Cat) Reason for choosing Plottr The flexible timeline-based approach and the wealth of immediately-usable templates Review Source Response from Fictional Devices January 4, 2023 Thanks for the review! Unless you mean something else, you can already stack and rearrange cards – see here: https://docs.plottr.com/article/283-timeline-scene-cards JR Joanne R. Writer Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Perfect for this Pantser Who Needs to Outline" November 2, 2022 5.0 I've been trying to write fiction for years and every time I started with a vague idea and began to scribble along, I ended up feeling lost. The look and feel of Plottr is restful and it seems to put an extra layer of creativity between my brain and the blank page. For example, I read many books on outlining and I have tried to outline a dozen times and each time I came up with a fancy plot outline I ended up stuck. It's one thing to know where to fill in all the turning points but it's another thing to keep the flow going. So I always felt constricted. Maybe it was just trying to use an outline that threw me off. When I try beginning and just telling the story as it appeared in my head, I also felt constricted. It was like traveling without a road map. A lot of the time, I questioned whether or not writing fiction was even a good idea because I couldn't do it as a pantser and I couldn't do it as an outliner. In Plottr, I can tell the snippets of the story as they blossom and I don’t have to care know that they're all out of order and out of sync and out of synchronicity. Basically, in Plottr, I don't feel like I'm working an algebraic equation. I am creating my story stroke by stroke. Pros What I like best about Plottr is that I can write a scene and not fret over where to place it because it's so easy to shuffle it to another more pertinent part of the story. Oh yeah, I can also flip from one project to another. Cons It all seems easy to use. I have no additional expectations or requirements of my writing program. Review Source Similar Products Featured