My First Novel: A Story Plotting Workbook for Tweens & Teens

Ready to bring your story to life? Let's get started!

Packed with worksheets, tools, and inspiration, My First Novel is the perfect place for teens and tweens to gather their ideas, develop their stories, and draft a plan before hitting the blank page.

This hands-on workbook is your ultimate guide to crafting the story you've always wanted to tell. Whether you're building magical fantasy worlds or diving into real-life dramas, My First Novel will help you create a bold and exciting outline to kickstart your writing journey-and have fun doing it!

The guide to planning your novel includes:

• Story structure secrets
• Fun and inspiring writing prompts
• Character-building and chapter-planning sheets
• Worldbuilding and setting guides
• Tools to discover your story's theme
• Tips and tricks for improving your craft
• Resources for editing and revising

B. E. Padgett is a young adult and children's author in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing her passion for writing and storytelling, she worked for ten years as a student affairs professional in higher education. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from Central Washington University. She was editor-in-chief at Manastash Literary Journal and business manager for Poetry Northwest. Brittany is best known for her middle-grade book series The Reeds of West Hills.

Brittany Tucker lives on an island off the coast of Washington state with her husband, daughter, a menagerie of furry and scaled children, and her imagination. She prefers generic cereal, collects tattoos and action figures, and was in the top 5% on the planet for ships sunk in Assassin's Creed III. She is a published author of over four fantasy novels (and counting.)