How did I, of all people, not comment on this one?

I don't plot really short stories, but if I want them to be longer then yes I plot. I use the Dramatica theory (and the software, as it is pretty difficult to use the theory without it.) It is pretty in depth and complicated but Narrative First (http://narrativefirst.com/) and How To Write a Book Now (http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/plot-outline.html) break down the main concepts pretty well.