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Ready to bring your story to life? 

Let’s get started!

Packed with worksheets, tools, and inspiration, My First Novel is the perfect place for teens and tweens to gather their ideas, develop their stories, and draft a plan before hitting the blank page.

Build the Story that Matters to You

Dreaming of writing a novel? This hands-on workbook is your ultimate guide to crafting the story you've always wanted to tell. Whether you’re building magical fantasy worlds or diving into real-life dramas, My First Novel will help you create a bold and exciting outline to kickstart your writing journey—and have fun doing it!

Your road map to a finished novel includes:

  • ​Story structure secrets

  • Fun and inspiring writing prompts

  • Character-building and chapter-planning sheets

  • Worldbuilding and setting guides

  • Tools to discover your story’s theme

  • Tips and tricks for improving your craft

  • Resources for editing and revising

My First Novel: What's inside?

Section 1 - Story Essentials

  • What is a Story?

  • What is Your Problem?

  • Building Character

  • Character Sheets

  • Quirks & Flaws Sheets

  • Family Tree Chart

  • Setting

  • Where is Your Story?

  • Discovering Your Theme

  • What is an Arc?

Section 2 - Building Your Story

  • The Four Act Structure

  • Act 1 - “The Set Up”

  • Act 2 - “The Rising Action

  • Act 3 - “The Crisis

  • Act 4 - “The Resolution”

  • Chapter Outline Notes

Section 3 - Honing Your Craft

  • ​Point of View

  • Active vs. Passive Voice

  • Dialogue

  • Imagery

  • Tension

Section 4 - Resources & Guides

  • Where do Ideas Come From?

  • Writer’s Block

  • What is Genre?

  • After Draft 1: Revising

  • After Draft 2: Editing/Proofing

  • Punctuation Cheat Sheets

  • Capitalization Cheat Sheets

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