Since I’m writing with purpose again, I have been creating new worksheets. Quite a few of them are versions of worksheets already posted here tailored to my own specific quirks, but here is one that may be more generically useful (i.e. one that doesn’t have fields relating to the specific by-laws of my city).

Setting Reference Sheet

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I hadn’t realised I had been away from my blog for so long. That just goes to show what full time work does for you… Anyhow, I am still here and still writing (just about). And I once again have a new worksheet for you… Well, perhaps worksheet is the wrong word, but it’s certainly a useful resource.

Character Reference Sheet

I’ve been quiet for a while, but I promise I’m still alive. And even though it’s Tuesday, I have a new worksheet for you!

Ally Worksheet

Although NaNoWriMo is now over, the story is not. But at least now, we’ve got some time to polish it.

Dialogue Worksheet

This week’s worksheet concentrates on the middle of the story. Why not the beginning or the end? Well, in my experience these are the easiest parts. You know who’s involved and what you want to happen in the end. But the middle is the stinking swamp you need to traverse to get there. The middle is where all the trials begin.

Tests & Trials Worksheet

So, where exactly is your plot taking you? What happens next? What is this story about? It’s time to think about plot.

Plotting Worksheet

Last week, I uploaded a worksheet on editing your novel. This one is kind of related in that it’ll help you keep track of which characters possess which items throughout your story, or which items are in which locations.

Inventory Worksheet

This week, I’ve been editing a hell manuscript. It’s like a normal manuscript, only I hate it. So, it makes sense that I should give you a worksheet about editing, right?

Editing Worksheet

So this week’s worksheet is another one of those I use for working out what to do next when I can decide between a few different but similar scenarios. I find it useful when two characters are in conflict about a situation.

Best/Worst Case Scenario Worksheet

Strengths & Weaknesses Worksheet

Last week, I uploaded a worksheet about the way strengths and weaknesses within a group of characters could interact with one another to create balance and conflict. This week’s worksheet digs a little deeper into an individual character’s strengths and weaknesses. This one aims to explore a little of why a character has such strengths or weaknesses and might even help to create a little more backstory for your characters. You might even be able to reveal a deep wound from your character’s past, giving them something personal to fight for (or against) in your story.