Story Genius Scene Card Template (Google Sheets) - Free + Beginner Friendly
From The Write Mindset with T.C. BurrChange your mind. Write your book. by T.C. Burr
February 15, 2026 · 10 min
About this episode
In this episode, T.C. Burr discusses the Story Genius Scene Card Template and how it can help writers plan their novels effectively.
https://story.tcburr.com grab this template for free If 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 Cards 0:47 New Writers Welcome! My writing journey & content focus 1:25 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, Subplots 4:21 The Plot | What happens and the consequence 5:19 The Third Rail | why it matters and the realization 6:47 What to do (detailed prescription to build your story) 7:40 Creating your story, scene by scene 8:36 Try Story Genius Scene Cards in Scrivener 9:09 Your…
People in this episode
Host: T.C. Burr
Topics covered
- writing
- story planning
- scene cards
- novel writing
- self-improvement
Keywords
- writing template
- scene cards
- Story Genius
- novel planning
- cause and effect
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Story Genius
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