Plotting by Fear & Ambition FILLABLE PDF Novel Outlining and DIY Editing

Plot Your Novel Like a Pro – Without Suffering Pre-Planning Burnout

A Guided Workbook to Build Character-Driven Stories That Don’t Sacrifice on Plot.

Struggling with:

☑️ What happens next in your story?

☑️ Characters who react to events instead of driving them?

☑️ The mystery of the sagging middle?

Or simply wishing someone would just explain to you how it works, this writing thingamabob?

Hold my beer! 🍺

This 91 page fillable PDF workbook helps you:

✓ Anchor your plot in emotional truth – so every twist lands with readers.

✓ Design character arcs that shape the story and create connection with your readers – no more "cardboard characters".

✓ Spot structural weak points before drafting – save months of rewrites. No, really!

Ideal for writers wanting:

• Emotional drama in need of authentic character journeys
• Genre authors crafting tight, twisty plots
• NaNoWriMo warriors prepping to win

What Makes This Different?

Many plotting tools require rigid, lengthy formulas. This workbook:

1. Guides without dictating – landmark moments, not micro-managing your prose.
2. Balances planning & spontaneity – room to discover as you write.
3. Includes cheat sheets – quick-reference guides for when inspiration strikes, or as quick reminders.

What’s Inside?

• Character templates (primary & secondary characters)
• Chapter/scene planners (flexible for pantsers & plotters)
• Research trackers (keep your facts straight and your imposter syndrome at bay)
• Bonus: Story Arc Wall Planner + Fundamentals of Character PDF cheat sheets.

How This Saves You Money (& Sanity)

Weak structure = expensive edits/mammoth rewrites. This workbook helps you:

✔ Reduce developmental editing costs by nailing big-picture issues early on.

✔ Speed up drafting – use your completed planner with your AI assistant without losing your voice or your claim to copyright. Want to know how? Read this.

✔ Reuse endlessly – one purchase = all future novels

Note: While this significantly improves story structure, individual results depend on your writing process and skills.

Perfect Pairings

For a complete toolkit, combine with:

1. How to Write a Novel Synopsis – Polish your submission package
2. Dig Deep Character Profile Worksheet – Deepen character development
3. Dig Deep World-Building Workbook – Create immersive societies and settings
4. Plotting by Fear & Ambition Course – Master story mechanics

Format: Fillable + printable PDF – no printing required.

This workbook has been adapted from my online course, How to Plot Story Arcs, and is best used in conjunction with that course. Contact me for start dates.

"This helped me structure a complex memoir – finally, I have a clear arc!"

– Stephanie Kay, Switzerland

Ready to plot with purpose? Get your ultimate plotter now!