The Author’s Playbook: Developmental Edit Edition

See the hidden mechanics bestsellers use to write novels that make readers cancel plans to finish. Then apply them to your manuscript.

Got a hunch that something in your WIP could be better, but you're not sure what? Turn it into a diagnosis you can act on. Includes the Infographic Guide to Standout Plots.


Infographic Guide to Standout Plots

The books readers cancel plans to finish all share something. These three one-page visual diagrams show you exactly what, at a glance. One diagram per story type: villain-driven plots, mysteries, and romance.


Author's Playbook: Unforgettable Hero

Some protagonists live in novels that get read. Others spill out beyond the page. Their choices get debated on Reddit, their image gets tattooed onto readers' skin. This playbook gives you the framework to get your hero into that second category.


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