Do you struggle with plotting? A simple, easy-to-follow template for writing a fictional story is the W-Plot, perfect for both new writers and non-plotters. The W-Plot structure allows you freedom to create yet keeps your story on track all the way to that grand satisfying end. In our post, How to Write a Novel with the W-Plot Template, we break down each step to take the frustration out of plotting and give you tips to write a story readers will love.

Plotting a novel doesn't need to be complicated! This video workshop teaches you how to plot a novel using a super FUN & simple method and just 1 page...

Author Tricia Goyer shares Free Printables for Writing Your Novel. Do you want easy-to-use worksheets to help novel writing? Grab these!

For all the writers reading this blog, here’s my cheat sheet for the Plotting Board Method of plotting, which I learned from Cherry Adair. The Cherry Plo...

Writing a novel is hard, so you need to break the task down into simple, easy-to-manage pieces: this is the snowflake method. We show you exactly what to do - with examples.

In this post from Writers Write, your one-stop writing resource, we write about how a timeline can help you plot your novel.

Have you ever had the exact vibe of your story down, but no idea what actually happens? If lack of plot has ever stopped you from exploring your totally aesthetic story idea, read this post to learn how to find the plot under those immaculate vibes. This blog post could be all you need to […]

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 …

We've created novel outline templates for each major genre that follow the Hero's Journey and other proven story frameworks.

Hey there, lionhearts! I hope you find the following fifty plot twists fun and exciting and helpful. And if you want more where they came from... check out the new idea series I've just posted! It's a nine-part series (I know, I know, I get carried away!) on EVERYTHING I know about

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.

The climax of a novel has four components, all of which need to be strong if you want to catch a publisher's attention. Here's how to strengthen yours.

Figure out which of the 7 common plotlines your story falls under so you write your character's journey with a solid foundation. Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage and Return, Comedy, Tragedy, or Rebirth

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 you approach plot holes purposefully during your outline, filling them in can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the entire writing process.

If you have these 5 bare bones for your plot, you can start writing your novel now.

Purchase at: Amazon iBooks, Nook, Kobo and other venues, click here The Plot Thickens:21 Ways to Plot Your Novel by Cheryl Sterling Introduction There are thirty—two ways to tell a story but only one plot – things are not what they seem. Jim Thompson THE PLOT THICKENS offers you, the writer, myriad methods of...

Learn how to create a plot by implying change, finding credible character goals and conflicts, and develop a connected, cohesive story.

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

For my latest revision, I’m working out some plotting and pacing issues. And, since I own bright neon mini PostIts, it was time to go to the magic board: Main and subplots are listed across the t…

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.

Have you been wondering what are minor characters in a story? Click to explore the role of minor characters for your novel or screenplay.

Generating plot ideas for stories is a key part of your Preptober strategy if you're taking part in NaNoWriMo. Here's some ideas to help.

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.

Your story's plot is more than just a string of events. Learn how to write the perfect plot for your story by crafting it into a meaningful whole.

I finally finished my storyboard! A week ago, I talked about making a physical outline for my novel and how confusing things had gotten without it. Well, the dining room table is now cleared off an…

Last weekend I was at the SCWBI New England annual conference, co-directed by my writing-group colleagues Greg Fishbone, Kathryn Hulick, an...

6 story structures, complete with story structure charts to help you create an original plot and outline your next novel.

Writing Worksheet – Fixing Plot Holes (PDF) How to Fill a Plot Hole Plot holes are almost inevitable at some stage in any piece of longer writing, and in my experience, fixing them can be the most disheartening job of the writer. Print out this worksheet, pour yourself a drink and sit down to untangle those snags!

Try these hands-on tricks for planning your next story.

External conflict - such as conflict between characters or between a character and their society - drives interesting stories. Learn more.