The Romance Plot
Outline Template.
Your step-by-step blueprint for plotting a page-turning romance — from meet-cute to happily ever after. By Coral Hart, bestselling author of 200+ romance novels.
Grab The Free Template ↓Everything you need to plot a romance that keeps readers up until 3 AM.
Romance Beat Sheet
9 essential story beats from opening hook to HEA. Fill in each beat to build your story’s backbone.
Character Chemistry Worksheet
Define your hero, heroine, core wounds, false beliefs, and the conflict that creates irresistible tension.
Tension Building Checklist
The “3 Almosts Before the Real Thing” framework. Give readers three near-misses before the real payoff.
Trope Selector
Quick reference to the most popular romance tropes — from enemies-to-lovers to fake dating and beyond.
Subgenre Guide
Find the right category for your story with our comprehensive romance subgenre overview.
Works for Any Heat Level
From sweet to steamy — adjust the beats to match your story’s tone. One template, infinite stories.
“After plotting 200+ romance novels, I’ve learned that every great love story follows a pattern. Not a formula — a pattern.”— Coral Hart, Founder of PlotProse
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