Your planning is complete, and your imagination is buzzing with energy. The big moment has arrived: it’s time to switch from planning to writing. You are about to become a conduit for the characters living inside of you...are you excited? Because we sure are.

This Writing Roadmap will lead you through the process of writing the story. We’ll guide you on how to set yourself up for success, stay motivated, and keep your butt in the chair. Whether you are a plotter with planning materials at the ready or you’re writing a discovery draft as a pantser, we will help with any areas of struggle (like the mushy middle!) that you might encounter.

Each roadmap section is loaded with resources and the One Stop for Writers tools to best assist you, so write at your own pace. And don’t worry, One Stop will always remember where you are in the map and open to the last viewed section.

Ready to get started? Just use the sidebar to navigate. Note that some of our links may be affiliate ones, but rest assured: we only recommend helpful and proven resources, many of which we use ourselves. You’ve got this!

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

Stay motivated and focused by setting & tracking important milestones, goals, rewards, and more with this helpful Writing Checklist.