A printable, fillable PDF workbook designed to help writers transform exciting new story ideas into page-turning novels

The Pre-Write Project

Here’s what you’ll receive with your purchase:

  • A 104-page fillable PDF designed to be printed or filled digitally on your computer (includes spaces below each question for filling in your answers)

  • A 38-page plain-text PDF containing all the same lessons, activities, and questions without the answer spaces; this version is perfect for copying the activities in your writing app of choice or rewriting them by hand in a journal

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The Details

The Pre-Write Project is a printable + fillable PDF workbook designed to help writers transform exciting new story ideas into page-turning novels. In total, the workbook contains dozens of activities, questions, and prompts that will guide you in completing key pre-writing tasks, such as:

  1. Brainstorming, testing, and selecting a story idea

  2. Expanding your story idea into a powerful premise

  3. Identifying your story’s ideal reader and creative niche

  4. Crafting well-developed characters who will drive the plot

  5. Outlining and structuring well-paced plot arcs

  6. Defining themes, settings, and other vital story elements

  7. Completing effective and efficient story research

  8. Defining the regions and boundaries of your fictional story world

  9. Exploring your fictional cultures and societies

  10. Crafting magic systems with powerful story potential

  11. Developing your world’s fictional technologies


This workbook is designed to be completed over the course of several weeks and can be re-used for multiple novel projects, making it the perfect resource for any writer eager to develop memorable novels they can be proud to share with the world.

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FAQs

  • The Pre-Write Project contains 11 sections featuring more than two dozen activities in total, most of which contain numerous prompts to help you craft various story elements, including plot arcs, characters, themes, settings, story-world, and more.

  • Absolutely! You may reprint or refill the workbook (for personal use only) as many times as you’d like.

  • The activities in The Pre-Write Project are numerous and detailed. This workbook is best completed over several weeks or months.

  • Due to the digital nature of this project, your workbook purchase is non-refundable.