I have been working on my novel for many years. I’ve had confidence issues, fear issues, procrastination issues…but now I’ve decided enough is enough and it’s time to get on with it. This is a vlog of my progress and for this month I show how I am outlining and re-plotting my manuscript.
Know how to write a book. This is a comprehensive guide for all beginners to become writers and authors, either through traditional or self-publishing.
A blank novel outline template for use with Google Docs, Google Keep, and Scrivener. The One Page Novel is a simple, memorable structure for novelists.
I’m now going deeper into this planning and editing of my novel than I ever anticipated. In this week’s video I share how I’ve broken the novel up into chapters and, following on from the last video where I drew up a grid to identify gaps in the plot, I am now starting to make additions on the index
Thrillers and mysteries are one of the most popular genres. Mystery readers gobble them up and are hungry for more. So if you want to write novels, this is a great genre to get into. And writing a mystery can be hugely satisfying. But it’s hard. There are clues to seed, tension to ratchet up,…
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Here’s my Barrissoka version of that novel cover that’s been trending over at Twitter.
We just made this little infographic to visualize the breakdown of using our novel writing roadmap to write a novel in one year.
A plot idea is just the beginning when you want to write a book and these simple questions help you turn that idea into a complete story.
So NaNoWriMo is being a bust for me this year. I’m failing to write anything meaningful, despite all the planning I did in October. Instead of forcing myself to continue writing a story that …
Last week I confessed all kind of Pantser secrets. Like the fact I’m a filthy dirty cheating hybrid and I actually sit somewhere in the middle of the plotter-pantser hot tub party. One of the biggest differences between plotters and pantsers is whether or not they outline. In last week’s post, I talked through the first three […]
There's a lot of things that you need to consider when writing stories. You can use any of these story outline templates to create a good piece of work.
If you’re having trouble writing, it’s likely you just don’t know the proper steps to take or might be lacking direction. While there is no magic formula to writing a good screenp…
Like story itself, each scene follows a specific structure. Learn the three important building blocks of the scene arc.
It is true that many writers won't emphasize on outlining a novel. After all, they write fascinating books without outlines. But, the importance of detailing the outline for your novel is enormous.
Author Tricia Goyer shares Free Printables for Writing Your Novel. Do you want easy-to-use worksheets to help novel writing? Grab these!
As a medical student, Ian Williams' life was bound by the obsessions and rituals of OCD. But it was many years before he found the courage to get help. Now, his graphic novel offers a window on his tortured secret world
Writing a novel is hard, especially if you’ve never done it before. You’ve spent hours researching, building your world and becoming an expert on your…
Jami Gold's Writing Worksheets: Help for all writers, from newbies to experts and from plotters to pantsers.
The hero's journey is the classic set up and plot progression of story telling. I find that this method of plotting makes the perfect skeleton for an outline.
When it comes to writing software, Scrivener is king. Not only is it built with novelists in mind, but it's perfect for planning a novel!
Want to write a story that works? Learn how to plot your novel using the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet in this post! (Free worksheet included!) #writingtips
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Do you ever struggle to feel in control of your emotions? If you’re familiar with how The Law of Attraction works, you already know how important it to prioritize your energy, and maintain a state of feeling good, consistently, as you move throughout your day. So, how, exactly, are you supposed to do that? The […]
Use this post from Writers Write, your one-stop writing resource, to explore the 12 common character archetypes and how writers can use them.
A plot idea is just the beginning when you want to write a book and these simple questions help you turn that idea into a complete story.
How do you make a webcomic? This is an in depth list of steps to making a successful webcomic. The steps don't need to be done consecutively.
Despite the knowledge that someone knows exactly where you live, there are people who seem to think that horrible, annoying or just deeply petty behavior is acceptable. Even stranger, in the 21st century, it has never been easier to document insufferable behavior, including legally permissible evidence like videos and pictures.
The trouble with identifying the Inciting Event is that the term is applied rather wildly to half a dozen different moments in the story. Which is right?
Writers Write is a resource for writers. If you want a daily reminder to help you finish NaNoWriMo, use this calendar.
Arguments are one those things that are both exciting and difficult to write. These are creative writing tips for making sure they have max impact.
Anyone who has ever worked in the retail sector probably knows the age-old motto: “The Customer Is Always Right.” While this is a well-intentioned piece of advice for good customer service, it doesn’t mean it’s true! In fact, there's a whole website devoted to exposing the truth behind the myth, aptly named Not Always Right.
Writing Worksheet – Endings (PDF) In honour of NaNoWriMo, this month’s worksheets will have one purpose: to increase your word count by hook or by book. The final writing worksheet in this marvellous month of November is inspired by the last virtual NaNoWriMo write-in. Imagining the best endings for each of your characters is a…
