Novel Planning Workbook

Overview

Half-finished novels usually stall from missing structure, not missing talent. This workbook builds yours before you draft: character sheets that go deeper than appearance, a flexible three-act plot map, chapter-by-chapter outline pages, and worldbuilding prompts for any genre. Plan loosely or in detail; the workbook bends to how you write.

What is included

• Character development sheets (main and supporting)
• Three-act plot map
• Chapter outline pages (up to 40 chapters)
• Worldbuilding prompts by genre
• Revision planning checklist

Who it is for

• First-time novelists who want structure without formulas
• Writers with three chapters and no idea what happens next

How to use it

1. 1Start with the character sheets for your two or three leads.
2. 2Sketch the three-act map in pencil.
3. 3Outline chapters only as far ahead as feels useful.
4. 4Draft, then return for the revision checklist.

Compatibility

Any PDF reader. Google Docs for the typeable version.