Writers and screenwriters
Brainstorming a novel or screenplay with complex emotional character arcs
Use cases
About
The Feeling mind map template is a creative brainstorming tool used by writers, artists, and storytellers to explore emotional and narrative landscapes. It covers 30 nodes across two main branches—'The Agent' and 'Time and Space'—delving into dream states, FBI investigations, personal memories, and friendships. Key nodes include 'The Dream' with sub-nodes like 'Waking', 'Forgetting', and 'Feeling' (encompassing 'Grief', 'Hope', 'Foreboding', 'Excitement'), as well as 'FBI' locations such as 'New Orleans' and 'Los Angeles'. This template serves as a free-form idea map for developing complex character arcs and atmospheric settings, making it a versatile 'The Feeling mind map' for narrative design.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Crime fiction authors and game narrative designers
Mapping out a mystery or thriller plot involving multiple FBI field offices and characters
Creative writing students and storytellers
Exploring dream sequences and their emotional impact on a protagonist's journey
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Core Branches
Open the template in Xmind to explore the 'The Agent' and 'Time and Space' branches designed for narrative exploration.
Step 2
Customize Narrative Nodes and Beats
Tailor the story structure by renaming nodes or expanding emotional beats within 'The Dream' and 'FBI' branches to fit your creative vision.
Step 3
Finalize and Share Your Map
Refine your character arcs and atmospheric settings before exporting the map as an image or PDF for your collaborators.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 30 nodes organized under two main branches: 'The Agent' (with sub-branches The Dream, FBI, Memories, Friends) and 'Time and Space'. It covers dream states, FBI locations, personal memories, and character relationships.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then expand each branch to brainstorm character motivations, settings, and plot points. For example, use 'The Dream' to explore emotional arcs, or 'FBI' to map out investigative threads.
Yes, the template is free to download and fully editable in Xmind (desktop, web, or mobile). You can add, remove, or rearrange nodes to fit your story.
Absolutely. Xmind supports real-time collaboration, so you and your team can work on the same mind map simultaneously, adding ideas to branches like 'Memories' or 'Friends'.
Use the 'Time and Space' branch to define the temporal and geographical scope of your story. You can add sub-nodes for specific eras, locations, or timelines to anchor the narrative.
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