Plot Concept Map for Stories and Novels
See how a story's plot breaks into exposition, conflict, climax and resolution. Then create your own map from your notes, a PDF or a chapter.
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CogniGuide at a glance
- 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.
How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify
Build Your Plot Map Fast
Turn your story notes or manuscript into a plot map you can expand, edit and share.
Map from your own text
Upload a PDF, Word file or text document, and the AI pulls out the key story events.
Expand any plot point
Click a node to have the AI break a scene or turning point into smaller beats.
Quiz or flashcards
Turn the plot map into a quiz or flashcards to check recall of events and characters.
How to Make a Plot Concept Map
Three steps from a story or topic to a usable plot map.
- 1
Add your story
Upload a file or type the title and a short summary of the plot.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI organizes events into setup, conflict, climax and resolution branches.
- 3
Study, edit and export
Expand scenes, adjust branches, then export a PNG or PDF or turn it into a quiz.
Plot Concept Map Basics
A plot concept map is a visual diagram of a story's events. It shows how the plot moves from the opening situation through rising action to a climax and a resolution. Most maps split the story into a few main branches, each holding the scenes, characters and turning points that drive it forward.
- Exposition: the setting, main characters and starting situation
- Rising action: the conflicts and choices that raise the stakes
- Climax: the turning point where the central conflict peaks
- Falling action: the consequences that follow the climax
- Resolution: how the conflict ends and what changes
Use the map to check pacing, spot gaps in the middle, or revise a draft. Create your own plot concept map with CogniGuide from your manuscript or outline.
Plot Concept Map Questions
Common questions about plot maps and making one from your story.
What is the difference between a plot map and a story outline?
A plot map is a visual diagram of the key events and how they connect. An outline is usually a linear list of chapters or scenes. Maps make cause and effect and the shape of the story easier to see at a glance.
What are the five parts of a plot?
The standard parts are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Some teachers add an inciting incident between exposition and rising action, which starts the main conflict.
Which files can I use to make a plot map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a story title or summary and let the AI build the map from that.
Can I turn my plot map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a map into a quiz to test recall of events and characters. The free plan allows 5 creations a week.