Writing Peers

Write Better Stories.
Faster.

Write Better Stories.
Faster.

Learn how to plot original stories, create compelling characters and build believable worlds in no time.

The Challenges of Writing a Novel

Writing a novel is a dream for many, but finishing that first draft? That’s where most writers hit a wall.

The truth is, countless aspiring authors start strong but struggle to see their story through. Why? It often comes down to a handful of common challenges:

Self-Doubt

Fear of failure—or the belief that your work isn’t “good enough”.

Lack of Structure

Without a clear roadmap, it’s easy to get lost in the middle of the story.

Overwhelm

Writing a novel involves juggling plot, characters, themes, worldbuilding and more. The amount of work can feel daunting.

Writer’s Fatigue

What started as an exciting journey begins to feel like a chore, draining your creativity and momentum.

Many writers give it their all, only to feel discouraged. They jump from one manuscript to the next, leaving their dream novel unfinished.

Writing a book is hard.

But it’s not impossible—with the right tools, anyone can do it.

Introducing the Storyteller’s Guidebook

Introducing the Storyteller’s Guidebook

Your A-Z Novel Crafting Guide

An actionable, step-by-step guide that gives you the tools and confidence to craft a novel readers can’t put down.

The Guidebook

What’s Inside

Workbook
Plotting

Learn how to build a compelling story from the ground up.

  • Discover your writing purpose
  • Uncover your story’s core themes
  • Define your ideal reader
  • Craft a premise that captivates
  • Choose a setting that enhances your story
  • Adapt to any plot structure with ease
  • Shape your narrative with clear plot points
  • Simplify your story into manageable, engaging scenes

Workbook
Character Development

Learn how to create characters that readers will love (or hate).

  • Learn the character archetypes and roles they play
  • Understand what will make your character interesting
  • Develop their character growth arc
  • Discover their social, intellectual, emotional and behavioural traits
  • Create realistic backstories
  • Get to know them through interviews

Workbook
Worldbuilding

Learn how to build believable and rich worlds.

  • Master the elements of worldbuilding
  • Develop civilizations, nations, cultures, magic systems, and more
  • Create a detailed map of your world
  • Explore how geography shapes people and cultures.
  • Tie your world to your plot, characters, and theme

bonus
Plotting & Timeline Tool

Organize your plot and story’s timeline with this Google Sheets.

  • Map each plot point in any of the most common plot structures: 
    3-Act Outline | The Hero’s Journey | Save the Cat | 7-Story-Points | Freytag’s Pyramid | Fichtean Curve
  • Build and visualize a timeline for your story or entire world
  • Automatically map acts and plot points to pages or scenes

bonus
1 Year Free Access to NovelPlotter Premium

Bring everything together in this app made to pair with the Storyteller’s Guidebook.

  • Build your world, create your characters and construct your plot all in one place
  • Create connections between each separate element
  • Map out character relationships

Extra value

Freebies

Unlock 5 additional bonus guides and tools to help you craft your story—free with your purchase.

The Writer’s Resource Kit

A curated and (non-affiliated) guide of the best writing tools out there.

The Writer’s Guide to Describing Emotion

With 24 emotions and over 400 examples of body language and facial expressions.

First pages of the ebook

The Writer’s Guide to Dialogue

Go from awkward to authentic dialogue in 11 steps.

The Beta Reading Question Guide

With over 30 questions to get quality feedback from your beta readers.

Manuscript Settings Template

Word & Google Doc with the right formatting for publishers and agents.

What your fellow writers say

“I love this workbook! I’ve only been using it for the last two days and already got further with outlining my story than I did in the last months 🙏🏻 Highly recommend it!”

– Maria P.

“I’ve been using this workbook for the past few weeks and I love it! The process outlined in the guidebook feels very organic and has the right balance between theory, useful reference information and practice.“

– An L.

“If plotting a novel is your thing, this guidebook will lead you down the path you have to go. It has fantastic explanations, and exercises that will help you on your way.”

– Saille L.

“This is the type of guide that I needed. It is very helpful for first time writers. I highly recommend it.”

– Megan B.

Verified Etsy Reviews

Pricing

Start writing the novel of your dreams!

Popular

The Storyteller’s Guidebook
$19 $39

  • All 3 Workbooks
  • +300 pages filled with examples, references & guiding questions
  • 1 Year Access to Novelplotter Premium
  • Character Arc Templates
  • Worldbuilding Suite
  • Plotting & Timeline Tool
  • 5 extra freebies

Who is this guidebook for?

  • Aspiring Writers

If you’ve struggled to start—or finish—your first draft, this guidebook provides clear steps to help you build confidence and craft a complete, well-structured story.

  • Writers Who Want to Level Up

Already started writing but feel stuck? This guide will help you strengthen your storytelling skills, refine your characters, and bring your plot to life.

Who is this guidebook NOT for?

  • Writers Who Don’t Want Structure (Pantsers)

If you prefer to write freely without planning or organizing your story, this guidebook’s step-by-step approach might not be the best fit for you.

  • Writers Looking for a Shortcut to Success

There’s no magic formula for writing a great novel. This guide requires effort, creativity, and commitment—it’s for those willing to put in the work.

Subscribe to our newsletter for writing tips, freebies and lots more.

Sign up Landing Page