Plot Factory is a comprehensive online tool designed to streamline the process of planning, organizing, and writing narratives and fictional universes. Here’s an overview of what the product does and its key features:
What Plot Factory Does
Plot Factory is a story creation tool that centralizes all the elements of your writing project into one accessible dashboard. It eliminates the need for multiple Word documents or scattered notes by providing a unified platform where you can manage characters, plot outlines, worldbuilding details, and your actual draft.Key Features and Functionality
Outlining and Plot Creation
Plot Factory offers several outlining templates to help you structure your story, including:- The Snowflake Method
- The Three Act Scene Maker
- The Three Act Plotting Template
- Story Beats Plotting Template
- Story Premise Worksheet
Character Creation
The tool provides two types of character sheets: Basic and Comprehensive. You can also create custom character sheet templates for future projects. Characters can be imported from other universes, making it easy to reuse characters across different projects.Universe Creation
Plot Factory facilitates detailed worldbuilding by allowing you to create different areas within your universe, attach characters to these universes, and describe the laws and rules governing your world. This feature makes worldbuilding more manageable and organized.Story Creation and Management
Under the “Stories” section, you can:- Write and organize your draft in chapters
- Create a book description and other important story details
- Rearrange scenes using a drag and drop function
- Write notes for future reference
- Track word count and other writing statistics
- Share your work with others and engage in discussions
- Use a name generator for characters
- Access and manage the universe attached to your story.
Additional Features
- Accessibility: Plot Factory is accessible from any device, including mobile devices, enhancing flexibility for writers.
- Productivity Tools: Features include automated backups, dark mode, and daily goal tracking to streamline the writing process.
- Export Options: You can export your draft as an ePub or docx file.
- Collaboration: Share chapters or the entire novel with beta readers, editors, or friends via a URL link.
- Narrative Voiceover: The tool allows you to listen to your story, helping you identify grammatical mistakes, run-on sentences, and issues with story flow.