Overview

MAR Literary Services offers two primary digital planning products designed for writers: The Story Tracker and The Writer’s Weekly Blueprint. Both products were created from Maria’s own writing and coaching experience and are designed with accessibility in mind (screen reader compatible).

These products serve different purposes: The Story Tracker helps writers maintain story consistency and structure throughout drafting, while The Writer’s Weekly Blueprint helps writers plan and execute their writing time effectively.

The Story Tracker: Chapter Companion

Overview

The Story Tracker is a comprehensive tracking system that helps novelists maintain story consistency, monitor subplot development, and track essential story elements chapter-by-chapter throughout the drafting process. It prevents the “hot mess” that often emerges during revision when plot threads tangle, subplots wander, and continuity breaks down.

Core Philosophy

Most plotting systems focus on planning before writing. The Story Tracker takes a different approach: track as you write. This 5-minute-per-chapter habit captures what actually made it onto the page, helping writers see their story development clearly without killing the creative drafting process.

Pricing

$17 one-time purchase

Instant digital download, no subscription, no shipping delays.

What’s Included

Two Document Formats:

1. The Complete Guide (PDF)

• Quick, actionable prompts with zero theory spiral
• Real examples from working writers
• Clear instructions on what to capture and why it matters
• Tips for using the tracker effectively without obsession

2. The Full Multi-Page Tracker (PDF)

• Chapter-by-chapter tracking packets
• Integrated format with all sections together
• Print-friendly for those who prefer physical tracking
• Comprehensive view of entire manuscript

What Writers Track

Essential Chapter Information:

• Chapter number/title
• Word count tracking
• Clear chapter purpose (preventing scenes that “just happen”)
• Synopsis for quick reference
• Date completed

Subplot Monitoring

• Which subplots appear in each chapter
• Subplot progression and development
• Clear view of which subplots are earning their keep
• Identification of subplots that bloat or drag
• Tracking of subplot resolution

Beat Tracking:

• Chapter-level beats and plot turns
• Romance beats (if applicable)
• Story momentum monitoring
• Prevention of “sagging middle” syndrome
• Clear view of pacing throughout manuscript

Foreshadowing Log:

• Seeds planted in each chapter
• What needs payoff later
• Prevention of forgotten plot threads
• Ensures setup gets followed through
• Tracks promises made to readers

World-Building Consistency:

• Location details and descriptions
• World rules and magic system consistency
• Timeline tracking
• Any detail that might “quietly morph” between chapters

Continuity Tracking:

• Character consistency across chapters
• Timeline coherence
• Physical location tracking
• Season/weather consistency
• Any recurring elements that need to stay consistent

How to Use It

The Simple Process:

1. Finish writing a chapter

2. Take 5 minutes to complete the tracking sheet for that chapter

3. Move on to drafting the next chapter

4. Repeat throughout the manuscript

The Benefits:

• Cleaner first drafts requiring less structural revision
• Confidence that subplots actually go somewhere
• Consistency without obsessive note-taking during drafting
• Momentum that builds instead of stalling
• Clear record of what’s actually on the page
• Easier revision process (know exactly what you wrote when)

Flexibility:

• Use during drafting or during first revision
• Track every element or only what matters to your story
• Print and use physically or complete digitally
• Adapt the system to your personal process

Ideal For

Best For:

• Novelists (any genre, any length)
• Writers who want cleaner first drafts
• Those who struggle with subplot management
• Anyone who’s discovered major continuity issues in revision
• Writers who prefer tracking after writing rather than planning before (also known as pantsers)
• People who like gentle structure without rigid outlining

Particularly Valuable For:

• Writers with multiple subplots to juggle
• Those writing series (consistency across books is critical)
• Writers working on longer manuscripts (100k+ words)
• Anyone who’s abandoned a manuscript mid-draft due to confusion
• Writers who feel overwhelmed during revision

Not Ideal For:

• Pure pantsers who want zero structure
• Writers who need extensive plotting before drafting
• Those seeking craft instruction on plotting

Accessibility Features

• Screen-reader compatible PDFs
• Clear, simple formatting
• Fillable digital forms
• Print-friendly layouts for those who prefer physical tracking
• Created by a writer who uses screen readers (Maria herself)

Success Stories & Applications

Writers use The Story Tracker to:

• Prevent the “I forgot which character had green eyes” problem
• Keep track of seasonal progression throughout the story
• Monitor whether secondary characters actually contribute to the plot
• Ensure foreshadowing gets paid off
• Track magic system rules and applications
• Maintain timeline coherence across complex plots
• Remember which subplots are active vs. resolved

The Writer’s Weekly Blueprint: Intentional Weekly Planning

Overview

The Writer’s Weekly Blueprint is a weekly planning system designed specifically for writers. It helps writers plan their writing week with intention, manage their creative energy, and make consistent progress without burnout or overwhelm.

Core Philosophy

Generic planners don’t work for creative work. Writing requires different planning than task-based productivity systems. The Writer’s Weekly Blueprint acknowledges the creative process, honors energy fluctuations, and helps writers protect their writing time while managing the rest of their lives. Uses both Time Crafting and Gentle Productivity philosophies.

Pricing

$23 one-time purchase

Instant digital download, use indefinitely.

What’s Included

The Complete Weekly Planning System (PDF):

1. Weekly Overview Section as a spreadsheet

• Week-at-a-glance view
• Goals and intentions for the week
• Life priorities and non-writing commitments
• Energy assessment and self-care planning

2. Daily Planning Sheets (pdf)

• Daily and weekly intentions
• Space to track time blocks for important tasks or writing
• Space to take daily notes of things done or left undone, it can also be used to reflect on the day or mindset, even to track habits
• Daily sheets with spaces to track important tasks, non-negotiable, daily repeating tasks, and buffer time that could be used for writing, all color coded
• All sheets are fillable pdf’s made accessible for screen-readers

3. Life Balance Integration

• Non-writing priorities
• Self-care and rest planning
• Social/family commitments
• Other creative projects
• Life admin that can’t be ignored

How to Use It

The Weekly Process:

Sunday or Monday Planning:

1. Review previous week’s progress and insights

2. Set intention and goals for the coming week

3. Identify available writing time given real-life commitments

4. Plan specific writing sessions (when, where, what)

5. Anticipate potential obstacles and plan around them

6. Set self-care and energy management intentions

Daily Implementation:

1. Check morning: What’s the plan for today?

2. Execute: Follow the plan or adjust as needed

3. Track: Record actual progress and any insights

4. Evening check: Reflect on what worked, what didn’t

End of Week Review:

1. Assess progress against intentions

2. Celebrate wins (no matter how small)

3. Identify patterns (energy, resistance, productivity)

4. Extract learnings for next week

5. Adjust approach based on what you learned

Key Features

Realistic Planning:

• Accounts for energy fluctuations
• Honors life circumstances
• Plans for rest and recovery
• Flexible enough to adapt when life happens

Holistic Approach:

• Integrates writing with whole life
• Prevents burnout through balance planning
• Includes self-care as essential (not optional)
• Acknowledges that life affects writing

Pattern Recognition:

• Helps writers identify their best writing times
• Reveals resistance patterns
• Shows which approaches actually work
• Builds self-knowledge over time

Ideal For

Best For:

• Writers who struggle with consistency
• Those who feel scattered or unfocused
• Anyone balancing writing with full-time work/family
• Writers who want intentional progress without burnout
• People who need structure but not rigidity
• Those who want to understand their own writing patterns

Particularly Valuable For:

• Writers prone to overcommitting then burning out
• Those who need help protecting writing time
• Anyone who feels guilty about taking time to write
• Writers who struggle with “all or nothing” mindset
• People who want sustainable long-term practices

Not Ideal For:

• Writers who prefer complete spontaneity
• Those who write only when inspired (no structure desired)
• Anyone seeking a quick-fix productivity hack

Accessibility Features

• Screen-reader compatible
• Clear formatting
• Fillable digital format
• Print-friendly for those who prefer physical planning
• Created by a writer who uses screen readers

Connection to Coaching Programs

The Writer’s Weekly Blueprint is the weekly planning component of The Writer’s Project coaching framework. Coaching clients receive this as part of their program, while non-coaching writers can purchase it standalone to implement the planning system independently.

When used alongside coaching:

• Weekly coaching sessions include Blueprint review
• Coach helps identify patterns in planning vs. execution
• Mindset blocks revealed through planning are addressed in coaching
• Planning becomes tool for accountability and self-awareness

Why These Products Were Created

Both products emerged from Maria’s own writing experience and her work with coaching clients. She created the tools she wished existed—practical, accessible, focused on what writers actually need without overwhelming theory or complicated systems.

The Story Tracker solves the “tangled manuscript” problem that derails so many first drafts.

The Writer’s Weekly Blueprint solves the “scattered, inconsistent writing practice” problem that prevents writers from finishing.

Both products respect that writers are individuals with different processes, different lives, and different needs. The flexibility built into both systems allows writers to adapt the tools to their specific situations rather than forcing themselves into rigid methodologies.

Investment Philosophy

At $17 and $23 respectively, these products are positioned as accessible tools that provide immediate, practical value. They’re not expensive enough to require extensive deliberation, but substantive enough to be valuable resources that writers actually use.

The pricing reflects Maria’s belief that helpful tools shouldn’t be financially prohibitive. These products serve writers at all levels—from complete beginners to experienced novelists who need better systems.

How These Products Relate to Coaching

While these products can be purchased standalone, they complement The Writer’s Project coaching programs:

Standalone Use:

• Writers implement the systems independently
• No coaching or support included
• One-time purchase, use indefinitely
• Self-directed implementation

As Part of Coaching:

• The Writer’s Weekly Blueprint is integrated into all coaching programs
• Monthly and Quarterly planners (expanded versions) are included in longer coaching programs
• Coach and writer review planning together
• Planning becomes accountability and pattern-recognition tool
• Implementation is supported and refined through coaching relationship
• Story Tracker is used along with coaching so that writer can see the progress as it happens

Getting Started

• Instant download upon purchase
• No email courses, no drip content—immediate access to complete products
• Use immediately with current writing project

Purchase through MAR Literary Services website: https://marliteraryservices.com/digital-corner/