Free Plot Diagram Template

Break down stories, analyze narratives, and map out creative arcs with this Free Zoom Plot Diagram Template. Designed for writers, educators, students, and content creators, this template pack includes 4 visually engaging layouts to help you illustrate story progression, character development, and major plot points.

Whether you’re teaching literature, crafting a novel, or analyzing scripts—these diagrams make it easy to present narrative structure visually within Zoom’s whiteboard.

Choose a Visual Style That Matches Your Story

• Classic Exposition to Resolution Chart
  A pyramid-style diagram that shows exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution—perfect for analyzing traditional plot structures in fiction or drama.

• Narrative Flow with Visual Icons
  Combines clouds and boxes with directional lines to add a visual layer to storytelling—great for creative writing or interactive lessons.

• Modern Circular Node Pathway
  Integrates circular elements and branching paths to highlight subplots or nonlinear timelines—ideal for analyzing complex or multi-character stories.

• Action-Based Sectioned Layout
  Uses a color-block format with labeled “Action” boxes to emphasize turning points or key events—ideal for film storyboarding, UX journey mapping, or chapter planning.

Key Benefits of This Template

• Fully Editable for Any Genre – Change text, structure, and connectors to fit any story type: fiction, nonfiction, scripts, or presentations.

• Color-Coded Sections – Use colors to highlight tension, conflict, character arcs, or narrative shifts.

• Real-Time Collaboration – Work with students or team members live in Zoom’s whiteboard.

• Creative & Educational Use – Equally powerful for literary analysis and story creation.

• Printable & Shareable – Export your completed diagram for use in lessons, reports, or writing workshops.

Best Use Cases

• English & Literature Classes – Analyze short stories, novels, plays, or screenplays.

• Writers & Authors – Outline scenes, chapters, or turning points in a manuscript.

• Filmmakers & Storyboard Artists – Visualize pacing, key actions, and emotional arcs.

• Content Planners – Structure learning modules, video scripts, or presentations.

• Students & Tutors – Practice understanding plot components and narrative flow.

Platform Support & Features

• Built For: Zoom Whiteboard

• Accessible On: Web and Desktop

• Editing Tools: Text boxes, arrows, shapes, colors

• Collaboration: Share and co-edit during live classes or planning sessions