Knowledge for your book
Faustica Writing Academy
Practical knowledge for your book: from the first idea through characters, plot and style to revision and publishing. Clearly explained, with an eye on how to put it into practice.
A good place to start
Where is your book?
Whether you are still planning or working on your first scenes, these guides help you take the next step.
How to Plan a Novel, Step by Step
Bring your thoughts together, from the first premise to a scene outline.
Read the guide Your characters are taking shapeHow to Develop Characters for a Novel
Develop goals, conflicts and a distinct voice for your characters.
Read the guide You are writing your scenesHow to Write Dialogue That Feels Alive
Bring conversations to life with subtext and before-and-after examples.
Read the guideThe sections
Six sections follow your book from the first idea to publication. Choose what you need right now.
Ideas & Planning
How an idea becomes a story that holds together: plot, structure and the tools that help you order your thoughts.
Plot, structure, mind maps, notes
Open sectionCharacters & Worlds
Believable characters, vivid settings and the relationships that hold them together.
Characters, places, relationships
Open sectionCraft of Writing
Dialogue, point of view and style: the tools for scenes readers do not want to put down.
Dialogue, point of view, style
Open sectionRevision
From first draft to finished manuscript: editing, proofreading and handling different versions.
Editing, proofreading, versions
Open sectionPublishing
Synopsis, finding a publisher or self-publishing: the paths by which your book reaches its readers.
Synopsis, publishers, self-publishing
Open sectionWriting Software
Which program suits you? Comparisons, features at a glance and tips for everyday writing.
Comparisons, features, tips
Open sectionThe Writing Academy is growing. More guides are being added step by step.