The Ore: Plotting by Fear & Ambition FILLABLE PDF Novel Outlining and DIY Editing. ONE PURCHASE; INFINITE PLOTS
Plot Your Novel Like a Pro – Without Suffering Pre-Planning Burnout
A Guided Workbook to Build Character-Driven Stories That Don’t Sacrifice Plot.
You've dreamt up some characters; you have a really cool world. You might even have a ton of notes outlining them all, but when it comes to writing your manuscript, you wonder: where do I start? How do I keep moving? What do I do once the exciting beginning is over, and how do I get to the end? What is my story supposed to do between those two points?
The middle becomes a miasma of mystery - a monster you cannot vanquish on your own - and no one else can guide you, because they don't understand it either. You struggle on, but you know your scenes need more than just sharpening; they need heart.
This plotting method focuses on pumping blood through all the vital organs of your novel, so that it doesn't just breathe; it fears and hopes, too. It feels.
Through the unique psychological entrenchment you will have set up in my character workbook, and maybe even the psychological mapping in my world-building workbook, too, you will discover your plot with a method that focuses on what drives events from the inside of the most important part of a story: the people within it.
This fillable PDF workbook will:
- Anchor your plot in emotional truth – understand the psychology behind the tension points of your story, how it contributes towards building the middle and delivering a satisfying end - or how to subvert expectations.
- Design character arcs that shape the story and create connection with your readers – have them rooting for the right outcomes.
- Spot structural weak points before drafting – save months of rewrites. No, really!
What Makes This Different?
Many plotting tools require rigid, lengthy formulas. This workbook:
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 to write those scenes with their intended direction instead of ambling into dead ends.
- Reuse endlessly – one purchase = all future novels
Note: While this significantly improves story structure, individual results depend on your writing process and skills.
BONUS: Story arcs wall sheet for quick plotting and reminders - keep track of all the different types of story arcs without turning your brain into mush!
Perfect Pairings
For a complete toolkit, grab a bundle:
Format: Fillable + printable PDF
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
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