How to structure a novel

Stuck on how to structure a novel? Here are 6 different story structures to try out. Each method or story structure will work differently for different people and you might need a little experimenting to find one that’s right for you.

Plot structure can mean the difference between 50,000 words worth of beautiful descriptions, action-packed scenes, and witty dialogue—and an actual story.

Wondering how to structure a book chapter? In this post, we break down the most effective ways to create an engaging chapter within your novel.

Here on Daily (w)rite, author and editor Michael Dellert has spoken about how start a novel, a post that continues to be popular. Today he's here to talk about story structure, with fantastic tips on how to structure a novel, some of which I highlight below for you in blue. --------------------

Eager to spin a new tale or spice up your novel? Dive into character creation with our quirky fill-in-the-blank questionnaire! Move beyond mundane details like name and age to craft personalities that pop, adding zest to your storyline, sparking conflict, and weaving richer plots. Check out our post, "Fiction Writing: Create Character Profiles (with Free Questionnaire)," for a dose of creative inspiration!

Learn how to use the "Three-Act Structure" to write a powerful, round-up novel.

Struggling to write a synopsis for your novel? If you're planning to traditionally publish your novel, you need a synopsis when you query for an agent, but synopsis can also be a helpful tool for an indie author planning to self-publish. Swipe through the carousel to read my tips for writing a novel synopsis and the template I used for the synopsis of my current writing project.

In part two of our One Year novel series, we tackle the beginning blocks of your story: the premise! Here's how you can construct a strong yet concise premise for your novel using JotterPad.