How to Structure a Zombie Novel

If you’re going to write a zombie or post-apocalyptic novel (as opposed to a short story), I recommend using one of the traditional structures. This is especially important for new and inexperienced writers.

The novel structures listed below have been around for centuries, because they work. They will help you stay on track when writing your first draft, while helping the reader along as well.

My advice is to think about the kind of story you want to tell—and how you want to tell it—and ...