Every finished novel starts as a mess of ideas. This printable Author & Novel Writing Planner gives that mess a home — a structured, print-and-write workspace that carries you from a single “what if” all the way to a finished, revised draft. Whether you are drafting your first book, prepping for NaNoWriMo, or organising a sprawling series, it keeps your plot, characters and world in one place so you can spend your energy writing instead of scrambling.

What’s inside (17 planning pages + cover)

This is a complete, ready-to-print writing system. Here is exactly what you get:

Cover page – a clean title page for your binder.
How to use this planner – the fastest way to work through it.
Story overview – working title, genre, target word count, audience, POV, logline and premise.
Theme & tone – central theme, the core question your story asks, comparable titles and the feeling you want readers to leave with.
Three-act beat sheet – a proven nine-beat structure from opening hook to resolution.
Character profiles (2 templates) – name, role, appearance, want vs. need, wound/backstory, arc and voice. Print one per character.
Character relationship map – an open canvas to connect your cast and label how they relate.
Worldbuilding: setting – atmosphere, sensory detail and the history that shapes your story.
Worldbuilding: locations – a table for every key place and its purpose.
Worldbuilding: story rules – the logic, limits and costs of your magic, tech or society.
Chapter outline – a grid to plan each chapter’s goal, POV and word target.
Scene planner – goal, conflict, outcome and the hook into the next scene.
Story timeline – keep events and character movements in order.
Word-count tracker – log daily words against your total goal and deadline.
Daily writing log – session focus, time written and your win or blocker.
Revision checklist – a ten-step self-edit pass so nothing slips through.
Ideas & notes – lined space for stray sparks and research.

Who it’s for

Fiction writers, aspiring novelists, NaNoWriMo participants, pantsers who want just enough structure, plotters who love a system, screenwriters adapting a story to prose, and creative-writing students. If you think better on paper than on a screen, this planner is built for you.

How to use it

Start with the Story overview and Theme pages to lock your foundation, then map your plot with the beat sheet and chapter outline. Print a fresh Character profile for each person in your cast and as many Scene planner and Chapter outline pages as your book needs. Track your progress daily, then switch to the Revision checklist once the draft is done. Because it’s a PDF, you can reprint any page an unlimited number of times.

Formats & compatibility

You’ll receive an instant-download ZIP containing two print-ready PDFs — US Letter (8.5×11″) and A4 — plus a read-me. Print at home, at the office or at a print shop; print single pages or the whole book. Works on any device that opens a PDF (Windows, Mac, iPad, Android). Print at 100% / “actual size” for best results.

Is this a digital download?

Yes. It’s an instant download — no physical item ships. After checkout you can download the ZIP with both PDF sizes right away.

Can I print it more than once?

Absolutely. Print any page as many times as you like — you’ll want extra character and scene pages for a full novel.

Do I need special software?

No. Any free PDF reader opens and prints it. There’s nothing to install and no account required.

Is it editable on my computer?

These are print-and-write pages designed for pen and paper. They are not fillable form fields, which keeps them universally compatible.

What genres does it work for?

Any fiction genre — fantasy, romance, thriller, sci-fi, literary and more. The worldbuilding and story-rules pages are especially handy for speculative fiction.

Instant download & license

This is a personal-use digital product delivered instantly at checkout. You may print unlimited copies for your own writing. Please don’t resell, share or redistribute the files. © pixquo.com.

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Author & Novel Writing Planner | Printable Book Outline, Character Profiles, Plot Beats, Worldbuilding & Word-Count Tracker | US Letter + A4 PDF