Free Resources
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Here are the tools that have been most helpful on my journey from unpublished writer to 6-figure debut author.
My Newest & Most Popular Resources
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Writer Toolkit
All of the top resources that helped me go from unpublished writer to 6-figure debut author!
Save the Cat! Beat Sheet
Grab a copy of my free Save the Cat! beat sheet, which will take in your story’s page count and show you exactly where to map out each story beat.
Query Letter Toolkit
I’ll send you my 10-page agent guide, the letter that landed me a 6-figure book deal, and links to my top query letter resources!
100 Day Novel Planner
Track your daily word count goals with this automated planner that breaks down your entire draft into manageable daily segments.
Planning & Outlining Your Novel
Build a strong foundation for your manuscript.
The Ultimate Revision Planner
Track your editing progress scene-by-scene with this spreadsheet that includes automated completion stats and a bird's eye view of your entire manuscript.
Scrivener Guide
Overwhelmed by Scrivener? This guide will show you how to use Scrivener’s features in just 2 minutes!
7 Point Story Structure
Learn how to become a storytelling expert by applying the 7 Point Story Structure to your novel.
7 Day Brainstorming Guide
Daily prompts to help you brainstorm your next book idea in just one week—from core concept to characters, setting, timeline, and the heart of your story.
Romance Novel Blueprint
Master the 7 essential scenes every romance needs, with a timeline showing exactly where each belongs, plus examples from bestselling novels to guide you.
Story Foundations
Essential skills for bringing your story to life.
Master Your First 10 Pages
Study what makes bestselling openings work with this curated list of 20+ first pages across genres, complete with breakdowns of their winning techniques.
Character Interview Worksheet
Deep-dive into your characters with 10 essential questions that unlock their motivations and help you create memorable, believable characters that readers won't forget.
Dialogue Worksheet
Fix the 5 most common dialogue mistakes with this worksheet featuring solutions and examples of what to avoid—and what to emulate—for natural-sounding conversations.
Show, Don’t Tell
Learn how top writers show through description rather than tell through exposition. Explore different examples and apply this to your own writing!
Weasel Words Spreadsheet
Identify and eliminate overused words with this tracking tool featuring 100 common culprits.
Query Letters & Platform Building
Prepare to query agents and build your author platform.
The Query Letter Project
A free, searchable database of over 70 successful query letters that have landed writers literary agents and traditional book deals.
Author Website Template
Create your own author website on Squarespace in just 5 minutes with this custom template.
The Best Months to Query Agents
Data-driven insights on the best (and worst) times of year to query agents.
Novel Comps List
Find the perfect comps for your query letter with this curated list of recent bestsellers organized by genre, from Contemporary Fiction to YA Fantasy and Memoir.
Craft-Based Workshops for Writers
Discover our comprehensive workshops deliver actionable strategies and expert insights to help you level up your craft.