Novel writing timeline

Ready to write that novel but don't know how to organize your thoughts? Are you a planner/plotter? Do you need meticulous outlines before you start drafting? Are you working with multiple timelines that you need to keep track of? This simple, minimalist four-page Novel Planning Template will help you organize your plot, alongside the timeline and POV for each chapter/section of your novel. You can instantly download the digital print files after your purchase. Both .png and .pdf files will…

Writing a novel synopsis is an important part of the publishing journey, and it is no easy task. From the article ‘Writing An Effective Novel Synopsis’, we can find a clear guide to writing your book’s synopsis so that agents and publishers can get a dose of what you have to offer. These dos and don’ts will help you write the best novel synopsis possible that will help get you published!

How to write a novel with a second timeline and point of view

We just made this little infographic to visualize the breakdown of using our novel writing roadmap to write a novel in one year.

In part two of our One Year novel series, we tackle the beginning blocks of your story: the premise! Here's how you can construct a strong yet concise premise for your novel using JotterPad.

Like many writers, I attempt to participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) every November. Throughout the past couple of years, I believe I have finally come to terms with my writing…

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 checklis…

To force structure on a story too early is inevitably to force the story itself. You don’t want to impose structure; rather, you want the story to find its own

Struggling to write a synopsis for your novel? If you're planning to traditionally publish your novel, you need a synopsis when you query for an agent, but synopsis can also be a helpful tool for an indie author planning to self-publish. Swipe through the carousel to read my tips for writing a novel synopsis and the template I used for the synopsis of my current writing project.