A great story doesn’t happen without a great plan.
But what if outlining isn’t your cup of tea? Maybe you’re a die-hard pantser and feel like planning kills your creativity. Or maybe you’ve tried a bunch of fad outlines and none of them worked? The secret is that an outline is just a container for your thoughts. You can come up with your own unique planning style without reinventing the wheel. This book is a hands-on guide to the key elements of a great story. You’ll get step-by-step instructions for building all the drama, character development, and tension readers are expecting. Plus, you’ll get...
- Tons of strategies for brainstorming and getting your thoughts down on paper (or sticky notes) so you can outline the way it works for you.
- My secret weapon for staying motivated and focused, aka your novel’s Mission Statement.
- A clear explanation of central conflict, character arc, and theme plus recipes for how to plan yours.
- A super simple but super effective way to figure out what should happen next in your plot.
- Printable templates and worksheets so you can start outlining your next novel right away.