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Case Study: How You Could Turn a Story Into a Chapter Map

Renee Lautermilch

Published on: 10/12/2025

See how to turn your story into a book structure using a case study. Learn how chapter mapping works for instructional memoirs—without treating it as a one-size-fits-all formula.

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How to Plan Your Book: A Step-by-Step Case Study (Part 1)

Renee Lautermilch

Published on: 03/12/2025

Learn how to plan your book step-by-step with this case study. Discover how to define your purpose, structure your chapters, and use backwards design for a stronger manuscript.

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