| | | Story Planner NewsletterIssue #4 - September 17th 2025 |
We often think of writing as a solitary journey, but in truth, it’s something we build together. Every writer finds their own way, borrowing tools, advice, and inspiration from others along the path. That mix of voices is what keeps our stories alive and evolving. Over the years, Story Planner has grown the same way: shaped not just by how we write, but by the feedback and ideas you’ve shared with us. With version 6.0, the app has taken its biggest step yet, one that makes it more flexible, more personal, and more ready to adapt to whatever your story needs. “One’s destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things.” – Henry Miller | |
| LATEST PostS | | The Journey of Writing and What We've Learned Along the WayLearn how to write a compelling screenplay synopsis with clear steps, practical exercises, and the example of Casablanca’s synopsis. 🔗 Read more at storyplanner.app |
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| NEWS9 Helpful Tips for Getting the Most Out of Reading a NovelReading a novel isn’t just about turning pages. This article shares 9 practical tips to get more out of your books — from setting a clear purpose and taking notes, to rereading, summarizing, and even reading two books at once. A great reminder that reading is also about reflecting, sharing, and learning along the way. 🔗 studyright.net | |
| Exchanging Books With His BarberPublisher Richard Charkin discovers his London barber, Ozan, is a Turkish poet and historian; a local retired electrical engineer translates Ozan’s poems—using a bit of AI—leading to an English collection in progress. A sweet reminder that books quietly forge unexpected communities across languages and lives. 🔗 publishingperspectives.com | |
| Ideas and Originality Are OverratedNell Frizzell argues that chasing originality can be a trap. From Renaissance apprenticeships to today’s writers, it’s often craft, persistence, and your inevitable voice that matter most. Sometimes repeating, remixing, or refining leads to better work than striving to be utterly unique. 🔗 theguardian.com | |
| TOOLS & RESOURCESIntroducing Story Planner 6.0 – Build Your Perfect Writing SpaceAny writer knows that stories don’t grow in straight lines. Sure, most projects share some common elements, but every script, every novel, every story has its own needs. Just like every writer. That’s why, and because you’ve been asking us for it, we’ve been working hard over the past few months to bring you what we believe is the biggest app update so far. Now you can adapt each project to your own way of writing. No more sticking to fixed sections like characters, plots, or scenes. From now on, you decide how your projects are built. 🔗 Discover all the new features at StoryPlanner.app | |
| AND FINALLY...How to Build the Perfect Character ProfileIn this video, Abbie Emmons shares a clear, step-by-step approach to creating strong character profiles — the kind that make your stories feel alive. Remember that with Story Planner 6.0, you can now build that exact template (or your own version of it) directly in the app. Just open Project Settings → Characters and customize the fields to match the details you care about. Happy writing!!  | |
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