Planning & Outlining Support
Start writing a novel with a plan you can trust
Best for writers at the idea or outline stage who want to start writing a novel without wasting months on false starts, plot holes, or a rewrite you could've prevented.
Writing a novel rarely falls apart because of one big problem. More often, it falls apart because you start writing a novel with a fuzzy plan, and then spend the next 30,000 words trying to figure it out as you go.
Planning & Outlining Support gives you focused, story-level guidance while you're still building the plan. So you can make strong choices early, draft faster, and keep your momentum.
Who this is for
Planning & Outlining Support is a good fit if you:
- Want to start writing a novel but your plot wont click
- Have an idea you love, but you don't know what happens next
- Keep rewriting your outline because you don't trust it
- Know your characters, but their choices don't create a clean chain of events
- Want structure and turning points without turning your book into a formula
- Want clear, actionable feedback (not vibes)
It works especially well for writers who:
- Tend to draft by panic and hope
- Have ADHD and need an external second brain for decisions
- Want to avoid the "I'll fix it in revision" trap
What you’ll get
Instead of starting to write a novel, getting 20–30k words deep, and realizing it's not going anywhere, get a dedicated space to:
- Pressure-test your premise and story promise
- Build a structure that supports your genre and pacing
- Strengthen plot logic (cause/effect, not random events)
- Clarify character motivation and arcs
- Identify weak turning points before they become rewrite fuel
Walk away with clear next steps you can actually execute
How this differs from a draft review
This is planning/outline stage only built for writers who want to start writing a novel with confidence.
- Focus: premise, structure, plot, pacing, and character arcs
- Not included: full draft review, in-depth scene critique, copyediting, proofreading, line edits
Depending where you are in the process, we could start with just an idea or from what you've already built.
What we could work with:
- Just an idea or goal
- A basic outline
- A detailed scene inventory
- A summary or synopsis
- A character dscription
This is not:
- A full manuscript readthrough
- A chapter review or edit
- A developmental edit
- A revision roadmap for a finished draft
If you're not sure whether you're too far into your writing process for this, send a quick note and I'll point you to the best-fit option.
How it works
Why start with planning support?
Planning before you start wiritng a novel can save you months of unnecessary revision. This process helps you:
- Build a solid plan before investing weeks in writing time
- Avoid writing thousands of words in the wrong direction
- Avoid writer's block since you'll already know where to start and what scene comes next
What to expect
→ We start with a quick call to discuss your goals.
→ You send your materials (idea/premise, outline, beat sheet, character noteswhatever youve got).
→ I review with your goals in mind (3–5 days)
→ We talk it through on a call so you can make decisions in real time.
→ You leave with a plan: what to keep, what to change, and what to do next.
Is this right for me?
Get Planning & Outlining Support if you want to start writing a novel with:
- A clear idea from start to finish
- Fully developed characters
- Meaningful conflict
- A structure that supports your characters and genre
- A practical, supportive expert to help you stop spinning and move forward
Single Session
Get fast feedback and an expert opininon on your existing outline or idea.
Includes:
- 1 outline or summary review with comments and feedback
- 1x 30-minute call (brainstorming, plotting, Q&A)
Choose this if you want:
- A gut-check on your premise or outline
- Help solving one specific plot problem
- A clear next step without committing to ongoing support
$97
3-Session Pack
Start writing a novel with momentum (and fewer wait, what now? moments).
Includes:
- Discovery call to assess your goals and starting point
- Initial outline/idea review with comments and feedback
- 3x 30-minute calls (brainstorming, plotting, Q&A)
- Optional review of updated outline before 2nd and 3rd call
Choose this if you want:
- Support while your outline takes shape
- Time to pressure-test structure and turning points
- Iterative feedback (because the first version is rarely the final version)
$247
Full Start Your Novel Package
Start writing a novel with a draft-ready roadmap.
Includes:
- Discovery call to assess your goals and starting point
- 3 revision deadlines with direction and activities to help you create your outline
- Full review of each revision with comments and feedback
- 3x 60-minute calls (brainstorming, plotting, Q&A)
Choose this if you want:
- A complete, draft-ready plan
- Deeper coaching time to workshop the core of the story
- Fewer wait, why would they do that? problems mid-draft
$397
About your fiction writing coach
I’m Kat Kaymbee, Author Accelerator–certified fiction writing coach and developmental editor. I help writers identify what’s holding their story back and revise with clarity (and a little tough love).