š The Plot Dude's Bookstore
Quick Reads. Real Tools. Big Story Energy.
Welcome to the official bookstore of The Plot Dudeāyour chill companion for writing better stories, building stronger author platforms, and understanding the craft without the overwhelm.
Every book here is part of the Pocket Guide Series: short, focused, and designed to get you unstuck and moving.
āļø The Pocket Guide to Plotting
Plan better stories, even if you're a discovery writer.
What makes a great story? Interesting people doing interesting things in interesting places. But how do you know if your ideas are interestingāor if they belong in this story?
In this quick, practical guide, youāll learn:
- How to begin planning your book (without choking your creativity)
- How to create characters, settings, and story events that belong
- What actually needs to happenāand when
- How to discover or rework plot, even if you're a pantser
āPlot. The very word makes some writers uncomfortable.ā ā Maude
This is the foundation youāve been looking for. Use it to prep your draftāor make sense of the one you already wrote.
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š¬ The Pocket Guide to Three Act Structure
The classic storytelling structure, made clear.
Whether you're just starting out or revising your fifth novel, this guide breaks down the most timeless structure in fiction.
You'll learn how to:
- Craft Act One with intention and purpose
- Drive Act Two with escalating stakes and growth
- Land a powerful Act Three that satisfies
- Build an emotionally resonant ending
Includes examples, practical tools, and a full breakdown of how to apply it to your WIP.
š§² The Pocket Guide to Goal, Motivation & Conflict (GMC)
Character-driven plotting starts here.
The heart of any story is your characterās desireāand what stands in the way.
This guide walks you through:
- What your character wants (goal)
- Why they want it (motivation)
- Whatās in their way (conflict)
Use it to develop richer characters and stronger scene momentum.
COMING SOON!
Structure your mystery novel like a master.
This guide will walk you through the key turning points of the Sleuth's emotional, intellectual, and investigative journey. Coming soon to the Bookstore.
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But it doesn't have to be hard or scary. Check out the Dude's books on SEO and AIEO, and if you need to go deeper, the dude even has a course, man! Check it out!
š The Pocket Guide to SEO for Authors
Make your website and books discoverable.
You own your email list. You own your website. Now itās time to make the most of them.
In this guide, youāll learn:
- What SEO is and why it matters for authors
- How to find and use the right keywords
- Where to place them across your website and metadata
- How to grow your visibility without burning out
Simple steps. No jargon. Just a guide that helps readers find you.
š¤ The Pocket Guide to AIEO (AI-Enhanced Optimization)
Optimize for the future of AI-powered search.
This forward-thinking guide will teach you:
- How AI tools (like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity) deliver answers
- What content types help you show up in AI results
- How to future-proof your blog, bios, and book positioning
Stay human. Stay visible. Stay relevant.
š§ Chill. Read. Write.
Want help choosing the right guide for where you are in your story or author business? š Contact The Plot Dude
Quick reads. Clear tools. Better stories. The plot abides.
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