Plan Your Story Without Losing the Spark
A novel begins with an idea. Turning that idea into a complete story takes characters, conflict, structure, and persistence.
Prompt Me Novel: Fiction Writing Journal & Workbook helps you gather those pieces in one place. Use the worksheets, charts, writing space, and reference tools to develop your story from its first brainstorm through revision.
Build the Framework for Your Novel
Develop your idea without forcing it into an overly rigid formula.
Inside Prompt Me Novel, you’ll find tools for:
- Brainstorming and outlining
- Plot structures and plot diagrams
- The Tent Pole Method
- Taglines, summaries, and blurbs
- Conflict and setting
- Point of view
- Character development
- Emotions and body language
- Dialogue
- First-draft planning
Use the workbook from beginning to end or go directly to the section your story needs.
Create Characters Readers Believe
Explore character archetypes, names, appearance, emotions, relationships, and motivation.
Character worksheets and comparison charts help you track protagonists, antagonists, supporting characters, and the details that make each one distinct.
You’ll also find guidance for writing emotional responses, body language, description, and dialogue.
Keep Your Story in One Place
The journal section provides lined pages for outlining scenes, testing ideas, solving plot problems, and capturing inspiration before it disappears.
Robin Woods uses one workbook for each novel project to keep the story’s important details organized and easy to revisit.
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Resources for Drafting and Revision
The reference section provides quick help while you write and revise, including:
- Publishing terms and abbreviations
- Rules for numerals in text
- Clichés and common beginner errors
- Number and flower symbolism
- Tastes, aromas, and descriptive vocabulary
- Synonym lists
- A self-editing checklist
- Guidance for working with beta readers
These resources help you stay focused on your manuscript instead of repeatedly stopping to search for information.
For Novelists, Teachers, and Writing Groups
Prompt Me Novel works for new and experienced fiction writers who want guidance without a restrictive, fill-in-the-formula approach.
Teachers and workshop leaders can use individual sections for lessons on plot, characterization, conflict, point of view, dialogue, and revision. Students can develop one story over time or use the exercises separately.
Writing alone? Let the workbook become your project headquarters. Keep your plans, questions, discoveries, and revisions together as your novel develops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to plan my entire novel before I begin?
No. Use as much or as little structure as your process needs. You can plan first, write first, or move between the workbook and your manuscript. This is set up to become your book bible for the project.
Is this workbook only for first-time novelists?
No. It supports beginning writers while giving experienced writers practical tools for organizing a new project. Six Reasons to Create a Book Bible for Your Novel.
Does it include space for writing?
Yes. The workbook includes journal pages for notes, scenes, brainstorming, and story development.
Can teachers use it for writing instruction?
Yes. The plot, character, conflict, setting, dialogue, and revision sections can support classroom lessons, workshops, homeschool study, or writing groups.
Does it help after the first draft?
Yes. It includes post-draft resources, a self-editing checklist, and guidance for working with beta readers.
Give Your Novel Somewhere to Grow
Plan the structure. Follow the characters. Write the story.
Keep your ideas and essential story details within reach as you move from inspiration to finished manuscript.