Novel Mind Map for Studying Any Book
See how a novel breaks into characters, plot, setting and themes. CogniGuide can build one from your own notes, PDF or slides.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build a Novel Map From Your Reading
Start from your reading notes or a file, and get a map of the book's key parts in one step.
Built From Your Own Material
Upload a PDF, Word file, text file or image of your notes, or type the book title and themes.
Clear Story Structure
Branches separate characters, plot events, settings and themes so you can review each part of the book.
Quiz and Flashcards Next
Turn the map into a quiz to test recall, or create flashcards from the same notes for quick review.
How to Make a Novel Mind Map
Three steps take you from reading notes to a map you can expand and study.
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Add Your Notes
Upload chapter notes or a PDF of the novel, or type the title and key ideas.
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AI Builds the Map
The AI groups the book into characters, plot, setting and themes as expandable branches.
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Study, Expand and Quiz
Expand any branch, edit the text, export as PNG or PDF, or turn it into a quiz.
What a Novel Mind Map Shows
A novel mind map is a visual outline of a book. It starts from the title at the center and branches into the main parts a reader needs to track: the characters and their relationships, the plot in order of events, the setting in time and place, and the themes the author develops. Each branch can hold smaller details, such as a character's motive or a key scene, so the whole book fits on one page.
- Characters: main figures, roles and relationships
- Plot: exposition, rising action, climax and resolution
- Setting: time, place and social context
- Themes: central ideas and how the author develops them
- Key quotes: passages that show character or theme
Use the map to review before an exam, prepare an essay or check your memory of a book. CogniGuide can turn your own notes into a personalized novel mind map you can expand and test yourself with.
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Novel Mind Map Questions
Answers on what goes into a novel map and how to build your own.
What should a novel mind map include?
A useful map usually covers the main characters, the plot in sequence, the setting, the central themes and a few key quotes. Add more detail only where it helps you remember the book.
How do you organize a plot on a mind map?
Place the plot along one branch in order: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Attach key events as child nodes under each stage.
Which files can CogniGuide use for a novel map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image of your notes. You can also type the topic directly.
Can I turn a novel mind map into a quiz?
Yes. Once the map is created, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself. There is a free plan with 5 creations a week, and paid plans raise the limits.