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Vibes to plot in 5 steps
How many times have I heard the issue of having vibes only with zero plot? Well, if this is the case, you probably already have a lot more than you think! It’s only a matter of organization. In this post I’ll take you through it in 5 steps, and hopefully you can go from a vague atmospheric idea, to an actual story!
No plot, vibes only? This is a very common phenomenon in writing.
Here’s a step-by-step on how you can go from having only an atmosphere, a few random scenes and two strong characters, to a full cohesive outline.
Step #1 - Build a setting
Usually, when you have vibes for a project, it means you have some kind of a visual, likely an idea of an aesthetic or a setting you might want to use. So why not start there?
Gain clarity over the setting by exploring:
the size of the location the attractions, buildings, entertainment, iconic spots
the types of characters you might meet there
the weather, the flora, the fauna
the sounds and smells
Think about how these elements can contribute to your plot and become a source of conflict!
Step #2 - Round out your character arcs
As a vibes writer, you probably already have an idea of who your characters are, or at least what they feel like. It’s time to dig a bit deeper into this.
Work out:
their major flaw, and how they will overcome it
their external goal, the thing they’re chasing during the plot
their voice
their backstory
how they fit (or don’t fit) into the world you created
Step #3 - Think about relationship arcs
Are there any relationships you want to explore during this story? These can be romances, friendships, family, enemies etc! But I strongly recommend laying out your character one by one and determining what their dynamic looks like with another, and whether it changes, grows or falls apart through the story.
Step #4 - Identify your major plot points
Here is where most outlining falls apart, so don’t give up now! Let’s identify:
your inciting incident
what your character(s) decide to do about it
what obstacles they need to overcome
the plot twist in the middle where they learn something new
their adapted plan of action in response to the new info
the moment where they lose all hope
how they bring it all back
what is different about them by the end
Step #5 - Bring it all together
Now’s the part to bring in all your subplots and details to wrap it all up!
What characters did you come up with in step #1? What do they bring to the story? What complications can you bring in from the location you’re using? Have you got any minor characters whose arc you want to tie in somewhere? Do you have a behind-the-scenes for your antagonist that you can hint at?
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PROMPTS FOR BODYGUARDS AND VIPs
* adjust as necessary, send 'reverse' for the reversal of action prompts
DIALOGUE PROMPTS
i told you to stay there.
it's my job to protect you.
i'll come with you.
i can't stand having someone follow me around all the time.
don't you have anything better to do than just stand there?
i don't need a bodyguard. i can take care of myself.
you won't even know i'm here.
you make me feel safe.
may i please come in?
if you need me, i'm right here.
i won't let anything happen to you.
we'll talk in the car.
stop sneaking away from me!
get behind me!
they think you need protecting.
your life is in danger. that's why i'm here.
don't call me that. my first name is fine.
maybe we should get to know each other, considering you're going to be around me all the time.
can you take me home?
i feel safe with you.
you're very intimidating, you know.
i'm just doing my job.
i don't think we're allowed to do that.
i'm not supposed to drink on the job.
stay with me. please.
i can be myself around you.
i don't see you as my bodyguard. i see you as a friend.
what if someone sees us?
i'll take extra precaution.
keep the paparazzi away from me.
i'm not used to the whole bodyguard thing.
i'm coming with you.
take my jacket. you're freezing.
i would lay down my life to protect you.
why do they think you need a bodyguard?
i didn't ask for this.
if anything happens, you get behind me. understand?
ACTION PROMPTS
( sender is assumed to be the bodyguard here. send 'reverse' for opposite )
[ limo ] sender rushes to the limo before receiver gets there and holds the door open for them, helping them climb inside with an outstretched hand
[ shield ] in the midst of danger, sender uses their body to shield and hide receiver behind them
[ escort ] sender escorts receiver to the door of a fancy party, offering their arm out to receiver to take
[ alone time ] sender and receiver are alone for the first time in receiver's room
[ eye contact ] across the busy room of a crowded event, sender makes eye contact with receiver
[ meet ] sender and receiver leave a crowded event and find a private space to talk
[ tearful ] sender comforts a crying receiver after a close call
[ paparazzi ] sender guides receiver through a crowd of photographers and screaming fans, keeping them safe from harm
[ award ] receiver mentions sender's name during an acceptance speech at an award show and finds them in the crowd
[ vacation ] sender accompanies receiver on a tropical vacation
[ drink ] alone together, receiver encourages sender to stop being so official, relax, and have a drink with them
[ explode ] sender and receiver fight about receiver needing a bodyguard in the first place
[ lecture ] sender lectures receiver about putting themselves in danger
[ dinner ] as receiver dines on a fancy dinner with other people, sender lingers in the room and keeps an eye on them
[ hug ] receiver rushes into sender's arms, seeking comfort from their bodyguard
[ locate ] receiver sneaks away from sender, and sender finally tracks them down
[ perform ] while receiver is on stage during a performance, they spot sender watching them backstage
[ accidental ] sender and receiver accidentally touch hands while reaching for the same thing
[ kiss ] hidden away from the cameras and noisy crowds, sender and receiver share a kiss
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characters cleaning blood off their partner's face is just PEAK romance actually. bonus points if it's someone else's blood
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muse a is a personal assistant to a billionaire and their most recent task is to find that perfect someone for their boss. it is proposed that muse a should go on pre-dates before anyone is considered to go on a real date with the billionaire. one night, muse a sits across from muse b, another billionaire — one who is cuter and kinder than they expected. the two of them hit it off, they get along and make each other laugh. muse b doesn’t make fun of muse a when they can’t pronounce a certain dish or wine; muse b actually thinks a lot of the dinner is overpriced and pays for the whole thing, treating muse a to dessert and a ride home in their town car. a is sold on b meeting their boss — they think that b is perfect, not realizing that maybe that spark would on exist for the two of them. not for muse b and their boss.
things change when muse a gets a call from their boss saying that the date went horribly; only for their next call to be from muse b, who enjoyed their time with muse a so much that they want to go out with them again.
muse a doesn’t understand — they’re a simple personal assistant who lives with two roommates and is using these pre-dates as meal tickets. what does this perfect billionaire see in them anyway ? muse b is charmed completely, wanting to spoil the other with dinners and gifts. they had such a spark, such chemistry — but will this date cost muse a their job ? will they make it past date 2, or was it just a one time fling ?
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Chris Evans as Andy Barber in Defending Jacob (2020) // 1x04
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MADISON BAILEY
via Instagram
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Bill Skarsgård as Mateo in
SOULMATES (2020)
S1E4: Layover
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WILL POULTER
2023 | Austin Hargrave ph. for PerthNow Australia
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DAISY EDGAR-JONES
Hunger Magazine, 2022
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PENN BADGLEY
as Joe Goldberg in YOU (2018 - )
4.08 Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been
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knowing that someone actively ENJOYS the things you create.. is an absolutely wild feeling. like, my entire chest is just full of warmth rn because i was able to make someone’s day just a teensy bit better ya know? catch me in the corner, gently crying
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HAVING FUN and ENJOYING the process of writing is so important. Whether you strive to work professionally or write just for the hell of it, remember why you started in the first place. It all comes down to love honestly
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