WRITE ON The 3's of Plotting The purpose of this workbook is to give you a quick start on plotting your story. Before you throw up your hands and say, "I don't believe in anything that sounds like an outline," just stop and think for a minute. Why not make your job easier? The plotting advice in this workbook is designed to help you streamline your writing. It's advice you can try, adapt or even ignore. It won't write your book. It won't control your voice. It won't spell out every detail. Like consulting a road map, it will help you to know where and when to turn, what roads to take and to know where you're headed. A plot plan is like a GPS on a cross country road trip. It guides you in the right direction. It doesn't dictate where you'll stop to eat, who you'll run into on the way or who will end up tailgating you. I promise, with a little pre-planning you can "write easier" and "write smarter." Which means you'll finish your manuscript sooner rather than later.