# Author's Master Writing Hub

## Dashboard – Quick Overview  
A high‑level page that pulls together your most important metrics and links.

| Metric | Current Value | Target | Last Updated |
|--------|---------------|--------|--------------|
| Words Written | 42,317 | 80,000 | 2026‑06‑20 |
| Chapters Completed | 7 | 12 | 2026‑06‑20 |
| Research Items Linked | 23 | 30 | 2026‑06‑20 |
| Editing Passes Done | 1 | 3 | 2026‑06‑20 |

> 💡 Tip: Pin this Dashboard to your Notion sidebar for instant access to daily progress.

## Book Projects Database  
Create a new entry for each manuscript you’re working on.

| Title | Genre | Status | Target Word Count | Start Date | End Date (Est.) | Primary Audience |
|-------|-------|--------|-------------------|------------|-----------------|-------------------|
| *The Ember Code* | Sci‑Fi Thriller | Drafting | 85,000 | 2025‑09‑01 | 2026‑12‑15 | Adults 18‑45 |
| *Roots & Rivers* | Historical Fiction | Outlining | 70,000 | 2026‑01‑10 | 2027‑03‑01 | Adults 30‑60 |
| *Mindful Minutes* | Self‑Help | Research | 45,000 | 2025‑05‑15 | 2026‑08‑30 | Adults 25‑55 |

> 💡 Tip: Use Notion’s “Relation” property to link each Book Project to its Chapters, Research, and Marketing Plans.

## Chapters & Scenes Database  
Track every chapter and its internal scenes. Linked to the Book Projects database.

| Chapter # | Title | Word Count (Draft) | Status | Linked Book | Key Plot Point |
|-----------|-------|--------------------|--------|-------------|----------------|
| 1 | The Signal | 3,200 | Completed | *The Ember Code* | Inciting incident |
| 2 | Hidden Codes | 2,850 | In Draft | *The Ember Code* | First conflict |
| 5 | River Crossing | 3,100 | Outlined | *Roots & Rivers* | Turning point |
| 12 | The Revelation | 4,000 | Not Started | *The Ember Code* | Climax |

> 💡 Tip: Add a “Rollup” that sums Word Count per Book to see total progress automatically.

## Research & Reference Library  
Store articles, interviews, notes, and source material. Use tags to categorize.

| Source Type | Title / Description | Link / File | Tags | Associated Chapter |
|-------------|---------------------|------------|------|--------------------|
| Article | “Quantum Computing Basics” | https://example.com/quantum | #tech #future | Chapter 2 |
| Interview | Podcast with Dr. Liu on AI Ethics | file.pdf | #interview #ethics | Chapter 4 |
| Book | *The Art of War* – Sun Tzu | https://archive.org/… | #strategy | Chapter 7 |
| Photo | 19th‑century river map | file.jpg | #visual #setting | Chapter 5 |

> 💡 Tip: Turn this table into a Notion Gallery view for quick visual browsing of PDFs and images.

## Writing Workflow Kanban  
A board view that moves tasks through the stages of your writing process.

| Task | Type | Priority | Due Date | Assigned To | Status |
|------|------|----------|----------|-------------|--------|
| Draft Chapter 1 | Writing | High | 2026‑06‑25 | Self | ✅ Done |
| Edit Chapter 2 | Editing | Medium | 2026‑07‑05 | Self | ⏳ In Progress |
| Fact‑check Chapter 5 | Research | Low | 2026‑07-15 | Self | ⏳ To Do |
| Create Chapter 8 Outline | Outlining | High | 2026‑06‑30 | Self | ⏳ To Do |

> 💡 Tip: Add a “Formula” column that shows overdue tasks (e.g., `if(dateBetween(now(), prop("Due Date"), "days") < 0, "⚠️ Overdue", "")`).

## Marketing & Launch Planner  
Plan pre‑launch, launch, and post‑launch activities for each book.

| Campaign | Channel | Start Date | End Date | Goal | Linked Book |
|----------|---------|------------|----------|------|-------------|
| Cover Reveal | Instagram | 2026‑09‑01 | 2026‑09‑07 | 5k new followers | *The Ember Code* |
| ARC Distribution | Email | 2026‑10‑15 | 2026‑11‑01 | 200 reviews | *The Ember Code* |
| Blog Tour | Blog Network | 2026‑11‑10 | 2026‑12‑01 | 10 guest posts | *Roots & Rivers* |
| Podcast Guest Spot | Podcast | 2026‑12‑05 | 2026‑12‑05 | 3k listeners | *The Ember Code* |

> 💡 Tip: Link each campaign to the corresponding Book Project via a Relation so you can see all marketing actions per book.

## Templates & SOPs  
Ready‑to‑use page templates for recurring tasks.

- **Chapter Draft Template** – pre‑filled headings (Hook, Conflict, Resolution), word‑count tracker, and a “Notes” toggle.
- **Edit Checklist** – checklist items (structure, pacing, line edit, copy‑edit, beta feedback).
- **Press Release Template** – boilerplate with placeholders for title, synopsis, author bio, release date.

> 💡 Tip: Duplicate these templates into your workspace and customize the placeholders before each use.

## How to import into Notion  
1. In Notion, create a new empty page where you want the template.  
2. Click **Import** → **Markdown & CSV** and select this `.md` file.  
3. Notion will create the page hierarchy and plain tables.  
4. For each table you want as a database:  
   a. Click the three‑dot menu on the table → **Turn into → Database → Table (Full‑page)**.  
   b. Adjust property types (e.g., set “Start Date” as **Date**, “Word Count” as **Number**, “Status” as **Select**).  
5. Re‑create the required **Relations** and **Rollups**:  
   - In *Book Projects*, add a Relation to *Chapters & Scenes* (property name “Chapters”).  
   - In *Chapters & Scenes*, add a Relation back to *Book Projects* (property “Linked Book”).  
   - Add Rollup on *Book Projects* to sum “Word Count (Draft)”.  
6. Switch the *Writing Workflow* table to a **Board** view and set the “Status” property as the board grouping.  
7. Duplicate the **Templates & SOPs** pages into your workspace and start using them for each new chapter or campaign.  

Your Author’s Master Writing Hub is now ready—track words, organize research, manage workflow, and launch your books efficiently!