NIKKI MAHLIA'S BOOK OUTLINER (FOR GOOGLE SHEETS)

Effectively Outline Your Book from Start to Finish

My specially curated sheets help guide you through the synopsis and overview of your book. You can explore thematic overviews, goals, motives, character growth, stakes, and structure all in one place. 

 

Insert Your Book Cover

Insert a 2:3 ratio book cover on the Cover tab. 

 

Create a Custom Character List

Create a list of up to eighty (80) named characters and use this list for dynamic dropdown lists throughout your Outliner. 

 

Create Your Beats and Arcs

Use my special nine-beat structure to help section your book into workable chunks. Beats include:

 

• The Opener
• The Inciting Incident/Catalyst
• The Stakes
• Motivation/Goal
• Intro to Conflict
• Main Conflict
• Rising Action/Climax
• Resolution
• The Ending

 

Plan and Outline Over One Hundred Scenes!

Plan up to one hundred and twenty (120) scenes! That’s enough space for an entire 90,000-word novel! 

 

Select Scene Type, Scene Arc, and Scene Beats

Choose from an extensive list to help you narrow down each of your scenes. Select your scene type, scene arc, and scene beats from a drop-down list. 

 

Character Subplots

Generate subplot arcs for up to six (6) unique characters in your book. Specify which subplot belongs to which character using the dropdown list. 

 

Plan Your Book’s Format and Marketing Strategy

Ready to publish? The Book Outliner has a special section for you to plan the formatting and marketing of your novel. Check the Front and Back Matter pages of your book, generate tropes, create a list of keywords, and much more. 

 

Let’s write that book!

 

If you enjoyed using my Scene Summarizer, feel free to leave a review!!

Once purchased, the zip file with all contents will be downloaded to your device. You will also receive a download link via email, so check the email associated with your buyer’s account. 

 

IMPORTANT: Check your junk mail or spam if you do not see the link in your primary folder. 

 

Note: All links will expire after thirty (30) days. 

 

To Download:

Read through the User Manual booklet before clicking the download link. Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the product features, open the Download Link file. 

 

Once you click on the link, Google Drive will prompt you to create a copy of the file. Select COPY. The file will be added to your Google Drive. 

 

Note: You must open this file on a laptop or desktop. Do not attempt to click the download link on a tablet or phone. Once the file is downloaded to your Drive, you can use it on other devices. 

 

A static copy link is provided in the event that your PDF does not support hyperlinks. Please copy this link and place it into a search bar. 

 

Important: Certain cells and sheets are protected. If you accidentally attempt to edit a protected cell, a dialog box will appear. Please select ‘Cancel’. Do not attempt to edit protected cells, as they contain special formulas that allow the spreadsheet to work as intended.

Returns are not accepted, and refunds are not given for digital downloads. We encourage all customers to ensure that they’re downloading the right product for their hardware/software. Before downloading, please check the following:

 

• Your device can support or open the file type included in the download
• You have enough storage space for the downloaded product
• You understand how to use the downloaded software

 

Important Information for Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel Files:

Do not attempt to unlock protected ranges or sheets within these documents, as cells and sheets are locked to protect formulas and preserve conditional formatting.

 

For maximum satisfaction with Google files, please ensure that you have a Gmail account with access to Google Drive. Reserve at least two (2) gigabytes of storage space for any Google file transfers. 

 

Do not attempt to convert Google Sheets or Google Docs files to any other application (even if compatible), as the layout may change drastically and formulas may stop working. 

 

Note: If you have not received a download link in your email, check your junk or spam inbox. You can also check the Promotions or Social tabs in your email.

Copyright

© RAVYN (by R. ‘Nickay’ Headlam) 2025. All Rights Reserved.

 

The ULTIMATE BOOK OUTLINER is intended for personal use only.

 

By downloading this product, you agree not to copy, reproduce, redistribute, alter, modify, or share any part of this product. You agree not to sell this product to anyone without the product owner’s expressed permission.

 

The content produced within this spreadsheet is based on the copyright holder’s experience, knowledge, and research. The contents and style of this product belong exclusively to the copyright holder.

 

The distribution and resale of this product is not permitted and illegal. Reselling and distributing this item is an offense and may result in fines or other legal actions. Using this product in any manner other than intended can result in further legal actions and/or may void any warranties or assistance pertaining to this product.

 

This product is licensed for personal use only and is intended for one person.

 

All sales of downloaded products are final. Due to the immediate access and nature of downloadable products, refunds are not available.

 

Disclaimer

The ULTIMATE BOOK OUTLINER was created for use with GOOGLE SHEETS only. Do not attempt to download it for use with any other application. Do not attempt to convert this product for use with other applications.

 

Please note that this digital product was created on a Windows 64-bit system. Some products may require special applications in order to be used as intended.

 

In cases like this, we are not liable for the use of these files on macOS, Linux-based systems, or any other system that may or may not be compatible with Windows software.

 

When downloading any digital product, be aware that the layout, font type, or color may change.

 

Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel Disclaimer

Some sheets or ranges are locked to preserve formulas. Select only editable white cells. If an attempt is made to edit any locked cell, a dialog box will appear. Click ‘cancel’ to preserve the formulas within the cells.

 

Note: Some white cells are formatted to ensure proper margins for readability.

 

Do not attempt to change or mess with formulas or conditionally formatted cells unless you are familiar with formulas and conditional formatting. We will not be held liable for any missing or broken formulas/conditional formatting that results from tampering with cells containing formulas/conditional formatting.

 

Google Drive Downloads

At any time, a product link may expire or become unavailable as updates are made. Please ensure that you download or copy your files within forty-eight (48) hours of purchasing.

 

If you purchased a file and received a message requiring you to request access, please email me with your purchase receipt, and I will send you a special copy link for that file.