Novel Now

An efficient outline process built upon the principles of story structure ... that GETS YOU WRITING!

Whether you're a fastidious outliner or a dedicated "pantser," one thing we can all agree on is that crafting a novel is tough work. So, why make it harder than necessary? Rid yourself of unstructured brainstorming sessions, endless character interviews, and the risk of writing yourself into a dead-end.

Novel Now: The Outlining Workbook that Gets You Writing, Not Procrastinating is designed around the fundamentals of story structure and scene. This not only ensures that your plot points hit exactly when readers expect them to, but it keeps the magic of discovery in the actual writing.

With detailed explanations of story structure and scene requirements, as well as examples of 12 key plot points in popular works, you'll have plenty of guidance along the way. Building step by step from your story premise to a complete, concise outline, this workbook includes:

Tips for writing a log line, elevator pitch, and story summaryCharacter Sheets that focus only on what's vitalA guide to brainstorming settingsOver 50 Scene Sheets to construct your outlineAnd much, much more!


But is Novel Now right for you? It is, if you ... Have an idea for a novel, but don't know how to begin. Possess a basic understanding of story structure or the willingness to learn. Are terrified of spending a year on a story, only to realize it doesn't work. Feel an outline would be helpful, but don't know how to create one. Know the major scenes in the story, but need help connecting the dots. Want to be prepared for this year's NaNoWriMo Challenge.


After spending months completing outlines and character interviews for his first two novels, award-winning author Doug Walsh created the Novel Now process as a tool for his own personal use. And now you can use it too!