Plan acts, chapters, and scenes fast.
An AI-powered outline chart generator that turns your story idea into a clean, hierarchical plot map. Perfect for writers who want structure without the struggle.
Why writers choose this
Outline charts built for storytelling clarity
Hierarchical structure
Map Acts → Chapters → Scenes with clean nesting that stays readable as your plot grows.
Readable spacing
Tune font size, line height, indent size, and node spacing for page‑ready layouts.
Visual connectors
Show or hide connectors and choose solid or dotted lines to reveal relationships at a glance.
Color‑coded arcs
Assign colors to plotlines, POVs, or timelines so themes stay distinct and easy to scan.
Instant AI drafts
Describe your story beats; AI generates a complete outline with labeled sections you can refine.
One‑click expand
Expand all nodes to review or collapse to focus on one arc during edits or reviews.
Bring your outline
Type or paste
Quickly add nodes and sub‑nodes for acts, chapters, and scenes.
Import files
Paste from spreadsheets or upload a simple list in Pro.
Start from template
Use ready outlines for three‑act, hero’s journey, or episodic arcs.
AI from prompt
Describe your plot; get a complete outline you can edit instantly.
Share and export
Download images
Export high‑quality PNG, SVG, or PDF for docs and slides.
Share link
Send a private link to editors or collaborators.
Embed online
Add your outline to a website or portfolio with a simple embed.
About this outline tool
This AI outline chart maker helps writers turn ideas into structured plots. It builds clean hierarchies with acts, chapters, and scenes. Adjust spacing and connectors for clarity. Color‑code arcs to track POVs. Export or share in seconds.
- ✓Built specifically for narrative outlines
- ✓Fast AI drafts you can fully edit
- ✓Precise spacing and connector controls
- ✓Color tagging for arcs and timelines
- ✓Easy export, share, and embed
Quick facts
Build your plot outline
From idea to structured outline in minutes
Start with AI or template
Enter a brief or pick a common structure like three‑act or hero’s journey.
“Mystery novel, dual POV, three acts, 15 chapters.”
Add and organize nodes
Use Outline Data to add hierarchies, label nodes, and create children for chapters and scenes.
Act I > Chapter 1 > Scene 1: The discovery
Refine appearance
Adjust font size, line height, indent size, node spacing, and connector style; expand all to review.
Connectors: dotted · Font: 14px · Indent: medium
Export or share
Download PNG/SVG/PDF, share a link, or embed your outline on your site.
Embed a live outline in your project page
Who it’s for
Outline charts tailored to writing workflows
Plan novels with clarity
Structure acts, chapters, and scenes with color‑coded subplots and POV markers.
Map beats and sequences
Outline sequences and scenes with connectors that mirror story flow.
Review and iterate
Expand all to audit pacing, then collapse to focus on character arcs during feedback.
Teach story structure
Use templates to demonstrate classic frameworks and assess assignments clearly.
Templates
Start with professionally designed templates
Introduction to Philosophy Course Outline — Outline Chart Template
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American Literature Course Outline – outline Chart for Faster Planning
Visualize a 15-week course by units, weekly topics, authors, works, objectives, and assessments.
Rhetorical Analysis Essay outline: Plan, Analyze, Write
This template visualizes your introduction, thesis, rhetorical situation, appeals, body points, and conclusion to build a strong rhetorical analysis essay outline.
Private Pilot Course Outline Chart for Fast Planning
This template visualizes your private pilot course outline—modules, lessons, prerequisites, flight-hour minimums, and exam checkpoints—in one clear hierarchy.
Artificial Intelligence Course Outline — Outline Chart Template
Visualize your AI curriculum as a clean hierarchy of modules, lessons, objectives, prerequisites, and assessments.
English 101 Course outline Template for Fast Syllabus Planning
Visualize an English 101 course outline with modules, weeks, objectives, readings, assignments, assessments, and policies in a clear hierarchy.
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Why this over traditional tools
Smarter structure, less setup
Traditional outlining
- ✗Manual formatting and indentation take time
- ✗Hard to keep spacing consistent and readable
- ✗No quick way to show or hide relationships
- ✗Color‑coding subplots is tedious
- ✗Exporting clean visuals is a hassle
AI‑assisted outlining
- ✓Instant draft from a short brief
- ✓Consistent spacing with font and line‑height controls
- ✓Toggle connectors and choose styles in one click
- ✓Easy color mapping for arcs and timelines
- ✓Fast export to PNG, SVG, or PDF
Frequently asked questions
What is an outline chart and why use it for plots?
An outline chart visualizes hierarchy—perfect for Acts, Chapters, and Scenes. It keeps structure clear, shows relationships with connectors, and stays readable as your story grows. Writers can scan pacing, subplots, and POV handoffs without getting lost in text.
How does the AI plot outline maker for writers work?
Type a short brief about your story. The AI generates a complete, color‑coded outline with labeled sections you can edit. You can then tweak spacing, connector style, and colors to match your preferences and export or share it.
Can I use this as a novel outline generator?
Yes. Choose a template like three‑act or hero’s journey, or start from a blank outline. The AI can suggest chapters and scene beats, which you can refine with your own labels and notes.
Is there a story outline tool for character arcs and subplots?
You can color‑code nodes by arc, timeline, or POV and group related scenes as children under each chapter. Connectors help visualize dependencies, and expand/collapse lets you focus on specific arcs during edits.
Can I export or embed my outline?
Yes. Download PNG, SVG, or PDF for documents, or share a link. You can also embed your outline on a website so collaborators can view the latest version.
Inclusive by design
- ✓Readable defaults with adjustable font and line height
- ✓Color guidance for better contrast across arcs
- ✓Keyboard‑friendly navigation and editing
- ✓Clear labels that work with screen readers
- ✓Minimal motion and optional connectors for reduced visual noise
Privacy and control
- •Your outlines are yours—download or delete anytime
- •We don’t sell your data or train AI on your private outlines
- •Shareable links are private and can be revoked
- •Embeds show only what you choose to publish
- •Local edits remain in your session until you save
Turn ideas into a plot outline
Use AI to map acts, chapters, and scenes—then fine‑tune spacing, connectors, and colors.