Story development worksheet

While I prefer the no-outline approach to writing, I do understand the appeal of having worksheets to help plan things out. Here are some of the ones I’ve found that I could see myself using …

Writing Worksheet – Solving a Mystery (PDF) You can use this worksheet to: Brainstorm solutions to a mystery that your story/character/life has graced you with. Work backwards from clues that interest you to develop a mystery. Draw up an overview of your mystery so that you can be sure that all your clues aren’t discovered…

With this prewriting organizer, students will brainstorm and visualize details of their fictional story.

NaNoWriMo is just over the hill now. Why don’t we dig a little deeper into the minds and details of our characters before we embark on that adventure? Character Profile and Interview

The setting of a story performs the vital task of transporting the reader into the story. Download this worksheet (PDF) Story Settings The questions in this 2-page story setting worksheet can help you hone in on the details of your character’s environment. Does the scene take place indoors or out? Is the space light or…

What Are Story Arcs? “The Oxford English Dictionary defines a story arc as (in a novel, play, or film) the development or resolution of the narrative or principal theme. A story arc is the shape of your story. The shape can be described as rises and falls on a graph. This shape is created by characters who encounter […]

Master story planning worksheet

Creating a believable fictional character while you read a story or a novel is an art. Learn this art with our character development worksheets.

Character checklist Helpful for writing detailed and flawless characters readers will understand and love.