HOW TO WRITE A BOOK OUTLINE
How to know the type of OUTLINING METHOD that works best for you
that will create the perfect framework for your book
- Remember that your outline is your best defence against procrastination and writer's block.
- How do you write an outline that does not sap you of your creativity?
- Do you want to know the most pressing questions your readers want to be answered?
- Do you want to know how to develop your book's central idea into a purposeful and powerful process?
- Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out your book's plot?
- Are you tired of procrastinating and fearing you will never finish your manuscript?
It's time to achieve your writing goals
Your outline is meant to be a guideline, a roadmap, not a detailed spreadsheet or a set of constricting rules. You have the freedom to change and adapt as you go.
M1-S105 COURSE CURRICULUM
An outline will help you as a writer to organise your story ideas and information, highlight gaps and obvious holes in your storylines and identify ways to stay on target.
Welcome and Course Overview
An introduction and a description of the course's objectives are provided.
Why understanding outlines makes you a better writer
Your outline is the road map that shows your readers the quickest and safest way to their destination; it connects with them emotionally. This lesson will teach you how to use your outline to connect your scenes/chapters, the beginning, middle, and end of your story.
Investigate the various types of outlines.
Many writers lose track of the plot and experience writer's block, but if you have an outline, you can keep the story moving forwards. In addition, outlines can help you identify problems and save you time. In this lesson, you will learn how different outlines work and which method best suits your writing style.
Examples of using an outline method for various genres
This lesson includes fantastic examples of how to use an outlining method for the following genres of non-fiction, military, historical, crime and mystery, fantasy and science fiction. It also includes amazing checklists of essential elements and potential conflicts for those specific genres.
Lets look at your outlining technique
What outlining method are you employing for your manuscript? This quiz will assist you in determining which aspects of other outlining methods you would benefit from.
M1-S105 TEMPLATES AND HANDOUTS
This course includes 13 incredible templates and 1 handout that have been created to improve your writing skills, spark your creativity, and serve as your go-to resource for each subject.
It's time to achieve your writing goals
Your outline is meant to be a guideline, a roadmap, not a detailed spreadsheet or a set of constricting rules. As a result, you can change and adapt as you go.
Instructor
Remona Mejak
Creative Writing Coach