CONTENTS

Introduction

Part One: Before the Draft

1. The Story Idea

2. Plot and the Three-Act Structure

3. The Characters

4. Theme

5. Setting

6. Symbols, Images, and Icons

7. List of Scenes

8. Story Plan

9. How to Write a Fast Draft

Part Two: During the Draft

Days 1–7: Launching In

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Days 8–14: A New Direction

Day 8

Day 9

Day 10

Day 11

Day 12

Day 13

Day 14

Days 15–22: Deepen the Plot

Day 15

Day 16

Day 17

Day 18

Day 19

Day 20

Day 21

Day 22

Days 23–30: Race to the Finish

Day 23

Day 24

Day 25

Day 26

Day 27

Day 28

Day 29

Day 30

The Basic Plan (Cheat Sheet)

Part Three: After the Draft

Revision Techniques

Additional Resources

Acknowledgments

About the Author