Plot is a Verb: Quick and Dirty Plot Outline

Jessica P. Morrell ©

1. Logline: A one sentence description of what your story is about. It describes the main conflict/problem and the main players.

2. Central Conflict:

3. Protagonist:

Main Traits:

Quirks & Weaknesses:

Story Goal:

4.  Antagonist:

Main Traits:

Quirks & Weaknesses:

Agenda:

5. Main Subplot:

6. Conflict Lock: The lock is created when the protagonist’s attempts to achieve his/her goal directly block the antagonist’s attempts to achieve his/her goal. Goals are mutually exclusive.

7. Cauldron: The reason or situation that binds characters together. It’s always inescapable as in Jurassic Park.

8. Conflict Resolution: