CPE & CPE Workbook
CPE: Character, Plot, & Emotion and its companion book, the CPE Workbook
- Do you struggle to finish your story?
- Do you get stuck in the sagging middle?
- Have you ever been told your characters are flat, one-dimensional, or unlikable?
- Do you get bored with your story? –Do you have shelved stories you’d like to finish?
- Would you like someone who suffered with those same struggles to show you the secrets she discovered? Are you still trying to determine what your writing process is?
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“Diana Stout brilliantly reveals and edifies the powerful principles of plot and character.” – Michael Hauge, Writing Screenplays That Sell, The Hero’s Two Journeys (with Christopher Vogler).
“I’m using Diana’s Post-it notes plotting sheets to rewrite and revise pantser drafts. Her system defines plot points and calls attention to crucial details for a complete, compelling manuscript. The worksheets are easy to use, a real time-saver. They have helped me add depth, find holes, and redefine my stories.” – Linda Bradley, author
“I was shocked to see that three of the five major plot points were missing. When pantsering, I would write the book and then have to go back and add content to fix these holes…. No more sagging middle!” – Diana Lloyd, author
“I’ve tried different methods of plotting and various beat sheet methods. Nothing worked well for me. I always felt that something was lacking. When I tried Diana’s CPE worksheets, I realized I faced a new way of thinking about my story. I realized these CPE worksheets gave my story a rudder—a way to drive my plot forward and not wander through the weeds.” – L M English, writer
