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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 9 MIN

Story Genius Scene Card Template (Google Sheets) - Free + Beginner Friendly

from The Write Mindset with T.C. BurrChange your mind. Write your book. · host T.C. Burr

https://story.tcburr.comgrab this template for freeIf you want to write a book, but have limited time in the midst of work, relationships, responsibilities...I've found that the very BEST way to make it happen is to have a plan. Your story needs cohesion. It needs a cause-and-effect trajectory. It needs a compelling plot, but it also needs a powerful third rail that drives the story forward. Enter Story Genius by Lisa Cron. This book has helped me perhaps more than any other when it comes to writing my novel, and I think it will help you, too. And this scene card template pairs perfectly with Cron's book!0:00 How to plan the next scene in your book - Story Genius Scene Cards0:47 New Writers Welcome! My writing journey & content focus1:25 Writing a cohesive, cause and effect story (What scene comes next)3:10 Live Demo: Story Genius Scene Card template (Google Sheets)3:48 Scene Number, Alpha Point, Subplots4:21 The Plot | What happens and the consequence5:19 The Third Rail | why it matters and the realization6:47 What to do (detailed prescription to build your story) 7:40 Creating your story, scene by scene8:36 Try Story Genius Scene Cards in Scrivener9:09 Your turn: Get the Google Sheets Scene Card TemplateRelated videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOZBSieGZm8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db3Y5_1Q3nIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sOUnDufz4ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1MQfSdo5hkGet Story Genius https://amzn.to/4cetvd4Get the Scene Card https://story.tcburr.comGet Scrivener https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview?fpr=thomas70Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.#writer #writingabook #scenecards #writingmotivation #aspiringauthor

https://story.tcburr.comgrab this template for freeIf you want to write a book, but have limited time in the midst of work, relationships, responsibilities...I've found that the very BEST way to make it happen is to have a plan. Your story needs cohesion. It needs a cause-and-effect trajectory. It needs a compelling plot, but it also needs a powerful third rail that drives the story forward. Enter Story Genius by Lisa Cron. This book has helped me perhaps more than any other when it comes to writing my novel, and I think it will help you, too. And this scene card template pairs perfectly with Cron's book!0:00 How to plan the next scene in your book - Story Genius Scene Cards0:47 New Writers Welcome! My writing journey & content focus1:25 Writing a cohesive, cause and effect story (What scene comes next)3:10 Live Demo: Story Genius Scene Card template (Google Sheets)3:48 Scene Number, Alpha Point, Subplots4:21 The Plot | What happens and the consequence5:19 The Third Rail | why it matters and the realization6:47 What to do (detailed prescription to build your story) 7:40 Creating your story, scene by scene8:36 Try Story Genius Scene Cards in Scrivener9:09 Your turn: Get the Google Sheets Scene Card TemplateRelated videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOZBSieGZm8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db3Y5_1Q3nIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sOUnDufz4ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1MQfSdo5hkGet Story Genius https://amzn.to/4cetvd4Get the Scene Card https://story.tcburr.comGet Scrivener https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview?fpr=thomas70Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.#writer #writingabook #scenecards #writingmotivation #aspiringauthor

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