UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS. A PERFECTLY CONNECTED PLOT. NO MORE GUESSING.
You've watched the videos. Read the books. Written some words.
But your characters? Still feel flat. Your plot? Still disconnected.
You don't need to write more. You need to figure out your story.
You need a clear, step-by-step strategy for developing a complete story, organized and ready to write.
YOU'RE PROBABLY OVER...
...rewriting the same chapters hoping this time they'll be good enough.
...scouring the internet for steps (and which order to take them in).
...feeling disappointed that your book still isn't done.
AND YOU WANT TO FINALLY...
...connect the scenes you've already written.
...stop putting your novel to the side when other things come up.
...hold a finished draft of your book (that you can send to agents!!)
That’s why I created The Novel Wayfinder—a zero-fluff course to help you develop your entire story and organize it into a detailed outline.
It’s not about writing more and hoping it all comes together.
It’s about knowing exactly what a great story needs, how to make sure YOUR story has it, and how to stay organized so you can stop guessing and start writing with confidently.
THE NOVEL WAYFINDER IS FOR YOU IF YOU'RE READY TO:
Stop second-guessing every scene and follow a plot structure that actually works
Understand what makes a story great, then add those elements to your novel intentionally
Create characters with depth, relatability, and complexity
Write confidently, knowing you're not forgetting anything important
Finish your WIPs more consistently because you have a system that's creative AND organized
Whether you're a new writer, you've written fiction before, or you want to learn the best way to outline a novel from start to finish, this program was made for you.
I coach fiction writers every week on how to develop their stories - across genres from romantasy, historical fiction, and sci fi to contemporary romance, upmarket, adventure, YA, and detective fiction - and what I teach works because it's based on foundational storytelling techniques, not "cross-your-fingers-and-write" advice.
HERE'S HOW WE'LL DO IT:
FIRST...
Define what sets your story apart, then use that to connect a plot and characters readers love.
YOU'LL LEARN:
THE CHARACTER PREMISE METHOD. Identify the one-line character premise that sets your story apart and acts as the backbone of your plot. Note: this is not a logline or plot summary - it's way stronger!
PROTAGONIST DEVELOPMENT. Blond hair, smoldering blue eyes, and an ever-present grin aren't enough. Learn the Character Curiosity technique to understand your protagonist better than their therapist
SIDE CHARACTERS. Connect each of your side characters to the journey your protagonist is on.
THEN...
Map out a plot that makes readers stay up until 2am.
Start with your major milestones, then connect your entire story piece by piece.
YOU'LL LEARN:
STORY MILESTONES. Your protagonist isn't just going through a series of events. They're experiencing profound change because of those events. Learn how to identify the major emotional milestones that will make your story un-put-downable.
OUTLINING. "Basic" and "rough" are terms of the past. Learn to build a complete, connected plot from start to finish without sacrificing your creativity.
TRACKING. Don't give yourself any fraying threads that could unravel your story. From what your side character is doing in chapter 12 to how much time passes in chapter 20, you'll track all the important details in a ready-made outline template (linked directly to your first draft for easy reference).
Ben was stuck on chapter 9 for years.
After the Novel Wayfinder, he blew past chapter nine and created a detailed outline for his novel in 8 weeks
BEN
Savannah wanted to prove to her daughter that she could accomplish whatever she set out to do. In 6 weeks, she outlined a complete fantasy novel (while working full-time as a teacher!)
SAVANNAH
Rhea wanted stop following idea rabbit-trails and have a structure that would help her finish her book. She had a detailed outline for her dual-timeline fantasy novel in just 10 weeks.
RHEA
ORGANIZE YOUR STORY INTO A DETAILED OUTLINE...THEN WRITE WITH CONFIDENCE
You won't find this template anywhere else, because I created it!
Track your main plot, character arc, subplots, side characters, and dates so you can write and revise in half the time no matter what's on your schedule.
EXTRA GOODIES
THE WAYFINDER MAP
All your notes, ideas, character arcs, outline, and first draft are organized in one place. Reuse it for any novel you write.
THE NOVEL NAVIGATOR
As you write your first draft, set a goal that works for your story and schedule, build a rock-solid writing habit, and track your writing progress.
IN 10 WEEKS, YOU COULD HAVE:
A meaningful arc for every point of view character
A detailed outline of your plot
All your subplots tracked
A repeatable process that isn't formulaic
Excitement about your story again
Confidence that you WILL finish your novel
"I would recommend this program to any writer. It helped me feel confident in myself as an artist again, it pushed me to believe in my project, and it got me out of a years-long rut."
- GRANT, contemporary author
developed a complete, detailed literary novel in 10 weeks
"At the beginning, my thoughts were not organized and inconsistent. By the end I felt I had a very organized story and felt very consistent on the execution of those ideas."
- SAVANNAH, fantasy author
went from idea to complete outline for her fantasy novel in 6 weeks
"The amount of brainstorming assistance Megan provided was more than I had expected. I feel that as a result of those 1-on-1s, my story progressed beyond where it otherwise would have."
- ZEKE, science fiction author
created a detailed outline for a dual-POV sci-fi novel in 10 weeks
"I didn’t have a ton of confidence despite how much of the story was already formed in my mind; at the end I felt so confident in not only moving forward with my first story but also in future stories as well."
- RHEA, fantasy author
developed an intricate time-travel fantasy novel in 10 weeks
JOIN THE NOVEL WAYFINDER
No more guessing. No more settling for an unfinished draft. Take clear steps to write an incredible story.
$197
or three monthly payments of $67
WHEN YOU ENROLL, YOU GET IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO:
✓ Lifetime lessons: 20+ videos, workbooks, templates, and any future updates
✓ The Premise Workbook: pinpoint the Big Change your character goes through that gives your story immediate depth and direction
✓ The Character Curiosity technique: two questions that will unlock who your characters really are (and why it matters for YOUR story)
✓ The Three Elements method: create well-rounded characters with detailed backgrounds
✓ The Protagonist Workbook: learn your protagonist's role, goal, and deepest motivator, plus how they get in their own way
✓ The Secondary Characters Workbook: write side characters who leap off the page without stealing focus
✓ The Character Summary Sheets to guide and organize all your character notes in one place
✓ The 5-Act Story Milestone technique: a simple plotting method that gives your story a solid skeleton
✓ Outlining your beginning: set up your story to grab readers and propel your protagonist into action
✓ Creating the perfect midpoint: build tension and up the stakes as your story approaches its most critical turning point
✓ Avoiding the "messy middle:" make a clear connection between your story's turning point and climax
✓ Outlining your ending: craft final scenes that impact readers long after they've finished reading
✓ The subplot tracking system: make sure all your smaller details are tracked so you don't end up with plot holes when you write
✓ The color-coding method to make it easier to track key character and story details as you draft and edit
✓ A comprehensive outline template you can use and reuse for any story you write
✓ Personalized feedback on your ideas, questions, outline, and writing anytime
✓ BONUS: The Wayfinder Map all-in-one course guide and organizer (available in Notion - PDF coming soon!)
✓ BONUS: When to Draft? workbook with checklists to ensure you don't miss anything important
✓ BONUS: The Novel Navigator workbook, with lessons on inspiration, building habits, staying accountable, and tracking progress
Six years ago, I was excited to follow my dreams and finish my first novel.
But I had a problem...I had no idea where to start.
I spent years trying to write my way to a complete novel only to end up lost in plot holes, endless revisions, and numerous 100k drafts...
...with no story to show for it.
I felt like giving up.
I was a professional writer with an English degree, but even when I outlined my second novel, it STILL had huge plot holes.
I felt like it was too hard.
I knew I wouldn't write a complete novel without a strategy on how to develop and organize my story.
I'M SO GLAD I'M NOT IN THAT BOAT ANYMORE!
I took everything I’d learned from a decade of studying writing and created an approach that allowed me to develop, outline, and write my third novel in less than a year (faster than ever!!) despite being busier than ever.
Now, my writers are doing the same thing, and you can too.
"I never thought I could see my full story laid out clearly in a way that makes it feel easy to write.
I loved every minute of the Novel Wayfinder and can't wait to use the steps for the second book in my series!"
- EMMA, fantasy author
writing her first draft after outlining a complete novel in 9 weeks
"It's easy to fall into a go-it-alone mentality as a writer. But Megan is a wonderful cartography assistant at the beginning stages. Make your map with her."
- ROBERT, literary fiction
went from stuck at chapter 16 for years to completing his outline in 10 weeks
"Megan helped me navigate through the brush as well as guided me through times I thought I had everything figured out but didn't.
Throughout, I thought to myself, 'There's no way I'm gonna have a full story by the end of this.' I couldn't have been happier to be so wrong."
- CRAIG, adventure writer
went from never writing a novel before to completing a detailed outline in 8 weeks
DON'T LET YOUR STORY GO UNTOLD ANY LONGER.
Get it developed, outlined, and written so you can send it into the world.
Totally fine! We've had writers who are just starting out, ones who've gotten halfway through their draft, and others who've written their entire first draft already!
I'd suggest joining before you get all the way through your first draft, but the course is designed for any writer wanting to develop and outline a complete, connected novel
I totally hear you! Most writers join with this concern. That's why you have lifetime access to the course materials.
Yes! It's all the more important to organize your stories if you're connecting multiple novels together in a series. You can follow the steps for each book and get a clear bird's-eye view of how they connect
Yes! I've had lots of writers working with multiple points of view and intersecting timelines. The steps in this program are designed to help you develop any story. Whenever you have a question, you'll get help from writers who have walked through the same process (and from me, too!)
Probably not. This course is designed to help fiction writers develop and outline detailed novels. If you're in the process of writing a novel, you've been stuck for a while, or you have an idea and want clear steps to develop a complete novel, we'd LOVE to have you!!
If you're writing graphic novels, stage or screenplays, memoir, or nonfiction, this isn't the course for you.