3/26/2023 0 Comments Simple writer outliningWhile discovery writers jump into writing and spend more time later cleaning up their drafts, outliners or plotters spend time beforehand so they can write faster in the first draft. It’s a spectrum, with some outlines consisting of a page or so and others stretching to thousands of words of preparation. Writers who outline or plot spend more time up front considering aspects of the novel and know how the story will progress before they start writing the manuscript. “Outlining is the most efficient way to structure a novel to achieve the greatest emotional impact… Outlining lets you create a framework that compels your audience to keep reading from the first page to the last.” - Jeffery Deaver, Wall St Journal If you'd like more on How To Write a Novel: From Idea to Book, you can buy in multiple formats directly from me here, and you can find it on your favorite online store, order from your local independent bookstore, or borrow from your library (just ask your librarian to order it). This is an excerpt from my audiobook of How to Write a Novel, narrated by me.
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