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The Storyteller's Journal is more than a notebook-it's your yearlong writing companion. Designed for busy writers, procrastinators, and dreamers ready to turn ideas into finished novels, this guided journal blends structure with creativity. Inside, you'll find: Step-by-step guidance through popular story models used by today's bestselling authors, including Romancing the Beat and genre-specific beats for RomComs and Romantasy novels. Genre-specific beats to master pacing, tension, and character arcs: Romantasy: Build sweeping magical worlds, weave in romantic tension, and balance destiny with desire. Romance: Follow classic emotional beats-meet cute, clash, connection, breakup, and happily-ever-after. RomComs: Capture witty banter, comedic obstacles, heartfelt confessions, and joyful resolutions your readers will love. Character-building prompts that uncover lies, wounds, and desires to craft unforgettable protagonists. Weekly writing planner: 52 weeks of schedules to keep you accountable and consistent-so you can finally finish your book. Templates for brainstorming and a complete list of romance tropes to inspire and guide your storytelling. Whether you're writing romance, women's fiction, or a fantasy epic with love at its heart, this journal will help you: Plot with clarity Write with confidence Finish with joy Perfect for newbies who need a roadmap and seasoned authors seeking an organized system, The Storyteller's Journal is your secret weapon for creating stories that resonate with heart, depth, and power.

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Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author of over twenty-eight novels like Island Queen (a GMA buzz pick), A Duke The Lady and A Baby, and the Lady Worthing mystery series (2024 Georgia Author of the Year for Mystery). Her works spotlight hidden narratives of Black women and women of color, emphasizing power, sisterhoods, and family sagas across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres. With a doctorate from Stanford University and other engineering degrees from Penn State, Vanessa brings a research-oriented approach to her inclusive storytelling about Caribbean, Georgian, and Regency eras.

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