Plot the Heart: Romance Arc & Pacing Video and Planner
Build a page-turning emotional arc that keeps romance readers hooked from meet-cute to happily ever after.
Product Description:
If your story keeps stalling in the middle—or if your romance feels rushed, flat, or disconnected—this planner is your new secret weapon.
Plot the Heart is a guided worksheet designed specifically for romance writers who want to structure emotionally satisfying love stories. Whether you’re outlining a new novel or fixing pacing problems in your current draft, this printable and fillable planner will walk you through the key beats of a romantic arc—with room to customize for your genre and heat level.
Includes:
The Emotional Arcs & Romance Pacing video guide, and the worksheet which has:
- 12 romance arc checkpoints—from initial spark to lasting commitment
- Guided prompts for emotional development and turning points
- Flexible layout for slow burns, enemies-to-lovers, and other popular tropes
- Bonus pacing section to track character change alongside plot movement
- Fillable + printable PDF format for easy reuse
Perfect for:
Contemporary, historical, fantasy, or spicy romance writers who want to map compelling internal and external journeys for their couples.