The Secret Library for Attic Writers
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Inside this library, you’ll find resources I’ve shared across articles of The Writer’s Attic, including
A digital workbook for creating characters
A nine-step plan for revising your novel in a way that stays true to your vision
A query letter template with examples from popular novels
Paid subscribers can see the download buttons for all resources; free subscribers can see the download buttons only for the first few resources.
7 Rules For Satisfying Murder Mysteries
A full-color guide to the seven rules that govern the art of the satisfying mystery novel.
Query Tracker Spreadsheet
A dynamic spreadsheet template for tracking the query letters you’ve sent to agents.
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Reading Guide
A book-club-worthy guide for solving this satisfying time loop mystery.
Universal Desires That Drive Characters: One Page Guide
A list of the 17 universal desires that drive characters, with examples from beloved novels.
The 6-Dilemma Plot: Digital Workbook
A method for plotting your novel by structuring it to include six important decisions with weighty outcomes.
Character Introductions: Checklist Guide
An in-depth checklist to the five keys of character introductions that should appear within the first several pages of your novel.
2-Column Method For Character Creation: Digital Workbook
A digital workbook for creating characters who are both admirable and vulnerable—the recipe for beloved characters.
Your Mystery’s Premise: Quick Guide
A quick guide to designing the two elements every mystery novel needs.
Novel Revision Guide
A 9-step plan for revising your novel in a way that stays true to your vision.
The One-Sentence Pitch: Digital Workbook
A digital workbook to help you craft an effective pitch for writing and selling your novel.
Your Novel’s Hook: Digital Workbook
A digital workbook for crafting a unique hook that will enhance your story.
Query Letter Template: Guide and Examples
A guide to writing a query letter that will help you approach literary agents, with examples.
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Can't wait to read through the ones I downloaded. As always, there's never enough time in the day, but I'm on it, and I really enjoy reading this Substack. I'm also behind on the Honjin murder mystery -- family vacation, but I'll catch up tomorrow.