The Trellis Method solves the problem of how to identify and then exceed readers’ pre-established storytelling expectations.
Satisfy Your Readers’ Expectations
The download is the 110 page step-by-step book (PDF file), which includes a detailed index for exploring specific topics. The book explains the Trellis Method and the infographics show the best of what the top writers already figured out.
For example:
- Writer’s Quest: An overview of the quest to write a book readers will love.
- Plot Lens: The Plot Lens illustrates Story Structure.
- Scene Lens: The Scene Lens organizes the Story Flow.
- Content Lens: The Content Lens lists the reader-desired Story Details.
- First Draft: The book focuses on completing the all-important first draft, guiding you with many key milestones on your writer’s journey.
- Important Principles: The book emphasizes two important precepts.
- Adopt and adapt what the top writers already figured out.
- Learn while you write instead spending time just studying.
What Writers Are Saying
Writing Foundation
““Put all those writing craft books back on the shelves! The Trellis Method is the foundation for new and even seasoned authors. Grant Ferguson breaks down the key elements of a story in easy-to-understand steps with visuals. I feel that I’m more equipped to take on my next writing project after reading and following the Trellis Method.””
— Courtney
Tips and Assistance
““Grant not only provides deeply helpful content to support and guide you through the writing journey, he’s also quick to respond to questions with on-target tips and practical assistance. He’s answered my questions and sent me many useful suggestions, and his genuine desire to help always makes me feel comfortable.””
— Kelsey
Helpful Resources
“Grant has been very helpful with his generously shared resources and helpful suggestions. He was able to encourage me to try Scrivener again, and with his aids, I was no longer overwhelmed. The resources range from where do I start to checklists for once you imagine you are done. I highly recommend checking out his offerings.”
— Susan
Visual Aids
“Everything he writes about is well researched and comes with many examples. Grant is friendly and easy to communicate with. He also uses visual illustrations to explain the concepts he writes about. Writing a book is a complex task, and as a visual learner, they are valuable to me.”
— Kristel
Dream Fulfillment
“If you have a dream of completing your first novel but struggle with structure, embark on your pathway to novel success with Grant Ferguson’s Trellis Method writing system. Its well-crafted manuals and comprehensive workbooks are the essential companions to guide you through every step, from nurturing your plot seed to confidently self-publishing your masterpiece. Grant’s easy-to-use approach takes the guesswork and frustration out of writing your crowd-pleasing novel and is therefore a must-have if you are serious about your writing journey.”
— Julian
Free Overview
Click Trellis Method Overview to download a summary of the entire process.
Note: The book explains the Trellis Method and offers an introduction to story structure. Get the bundle of workbooks to realize the full benefits of the method.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and Refund Policy?
The book costs $5, and explores how you can turn the Trellis Method into your personal fiction factory. Our goal is to keep the price accessible for all writers while still charging enough, so you’ll hold yourself accountable to use the material.
Note: The book explains the Trellis Method and offers an introduction to story structure. Get the bundle of workbooks to realize the full benefits of the method.
Our digital products come with a 30-day no questions asked refund guarantee.
We want your investment to be 100% risk free. If you find the material isn’t for you within 30 days of purchase, we will refund 100% of your investment. However, part of what makes our products work is the financial accountability. Email us within the 30-day of purchase date and we will promptly process your refund.
Workbook and Worksheet Benefits?
The book explains the quest to write a book readers will love. Readers are picky, and they first expect a familiar story structure. Once the writer engages them with a pattern as old as storytelling, they want the author to exceed their expectations with twists that surprise and delight. The Trellis Method encourages you to adopt and adapt the timeless writing principles (not rules), empowering your creativity while giving you a practical framework that will please your target readers.
This workbook and worksheet are for writers who want to (1) understand story structure, (2) follow a framework that readers love, and (3) spend their time writing instead of just studying about writing.
Workbook and Worksheet File Formats?
The workbooks are in the Adobe PDF file format. All worksheets are in the RTF file format, compatible with most word processors, such as Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, Scrivener, and many more.
Author’s Bio
Grant P. Ferguson developed his reading superpower as an under-tall kid in grade school. After balancing on tiptoes to pluck a science fiction novel from the library’s top shelf, it was love at first reading. Like a nerd turned super hero, books transformed his ordinary life into an extraordinary genre mashup of thriller, romance, and faith. He studied writing, and like a mad (but not evil) scientist, turned his research into the Trellis Method. From their ‘Fortress of Solitude’ in Central Texas, Grant and wife share their love of writing.