Today I’m sharing with you my basic guide to writing a novel from start to finish. We’ll be talking about everything from brainstorming and outlining, to working with beta readers, hiring an editor, and preparing to self-publish your book! If you’ve always dreamed of writing a novel, but didn’t know where to start, this is the video for you! I’ll be sharing some of my favorite writing tips and author resources that I’ve discovered during my own writing process, as I’ve written multiple novels in a handful of genres.

Links mentioned:

My Novel Outline Planner: https://amzn.to/4g8D1hX

Save the Cat Writes a Novel: https://amzn.to/4m0ZY8c

Romancing the Beat: https://amzn.to/4g5oVOg

My Writing Planner: https://amzn.to/3I7e61z

2026 Writing Planner (color edition): https://amzn.to/41QsqCv

2026 Writing Planner (black and white edition): https://amzn.to/47CVctZ

2026 Writing Planner (printable): https://stoneridgebooks.com/products/printable-2026-planner

 

Video Links:

My self-editing process: https://youtu.be/2RpMb9jOZkQ

How I work with beta readers: https://youtu.be/VhDMkdgPH10

Developmental editing checklist: https://youtu.be/GGQ_ORob-yI

Do you need to hire an editor: https://youtu.be/ROorkmhhyQc

My proofreading process: https://youtu.be/DUCcXavQttk

Self-Publishing Guide Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZpcZ9u8pb_pKpY16m-y82w696YVy93D-