It's not a real monkey. PlotMonkey is a powerful software program based on a very simple idea. It's not about structure, or conflict, or relationships. It's about Ideas. The monkey makes story plots up just for you, using who, what, why, when, where, and how story elements. He--yes it's a guy--can give you millions of ideas, to tickle your brain. You need a better idea. PlotMonkey™ is about IDEAS!!
Here's The Secret:
If an infinite number of monkeys type on an infinite number of typewriters, eventually you'll get "King Lear."
Your computer is your infinite number of typewriters and PlotMonkey™ is your infinite number of monkeys. Get it?
It's as simple as that, and it works! The monkey gives you complete log lines. for example: "A marine sergeant defends someone on death row to write a book in California during the civil war." That's a PlotMonkey™ idea. You can use it, or redo parts, or just click on the banana to get a new plot. Need a character name? Ask the monkey...it's your monkey.The monkey doesn't think for you, he nudges your brain to come up with better ideas. You can add your own story elements; you can select and de-select story elements; you can add and edit 'till your heart's content. Soon, the monkey will take on your personality. You are the monkey's keeper.
How You Will Use PlotMonkey™:
When you run the program ( plotmonkey.exe), the main screen will pop up. You'll see the monkey working and your control panel. The monkey will give you a quote from a famous writer to get you started. Then, when you click on the banana, he'll give you a story idea. Like it? Use it. Don't like it?, click again.
PlotMonkey™ will help you build your story.
What should your character do next? Where should your hero go? How did the bad guy do that? Where did it happen? Ask the Monkey Who, What, or Where. or Why, or When, or even How. You will be amazed at some of his suggestions.
You are the monkey's keeper. You can change the way he thinks and add your own stuff. It's great, and his ideas will set your brain buzzing with new ideas. Wow!
Remember... you have a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you don't like PlotMonkey, you get your money back.
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