Story planning

One of my most popular posts is for my Romance Beat Sheet, but one of my readers asked if I could create a Scrivener template to go along with the Romance Beat Sheet. Yes! If you're a romance author and use Scrivener for drafting your stories, today's post is for you.

Ready to craft your next bestseller? This novel outline printable helps you plan your story's structure, from working title and genre to protagonist, antagonist, and multiple timelines! Each section lets you map out chapter/scene, POV, time, and key events. Perfect for novelists and writers! Grab this free template and start plotting! #noveloutline #writing #writerslife #novelwriting #author #writingcommunity #storyplanning #bookwriting #freeprintable Save this Pin for later!

Last time, we discussed Blake Snyder’s Save the Cat craft book and how we can use his writing tools to revise our work. His beat sheet points out when story events (beats) should occur in a screenplay, and most of his advice applies to all forms of fiction writing. Whether we dig into the structure of our stories […]

How to make a plot board to organize your story as you write it.

Two free worksheets which children can use when planning their stories.

Example of Sticky Note Story Map/ Board. Could be used in ELA for Reading (Summarize your a Story) or Writing (Planning out a Story).

How to write a novel is a legitimate question. It can be a scary and overwhelming concept. Novels go unfinished all the time, and writers everywhere get frustrated and discouraged.

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 coming up with ideas to fill your plot, this is for you! Your plot is the journey your MC goes on to achieve their goal. A well crafted plot keeps readers on the edge of their seat and makes your book unputdownable. How do you do that? By having fun! Click the link to read this new post on how to come up with a story plot. #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting…

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Story starters...

Writing a novel is a daunting task, one that requires a great deal of discipline, creativity, and attention to detail. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, having a checklist can help keep you organized and focused throughout the writing process. Here's a basic checklist for writing a book: Idea: Develop a clear…

Crafting a short story can be challenging. A short story outline template helps organize ideas and structure the plot, making the writing process easier. Use templates to create compelling narratives and overcome writer's block.