How to create an outline for a book

Skeleton drafting is the technique you can use to plot intricate, action-packed, emotionally charged books quickly as a fiction author.

There’s nothing quite like a really memorable villain to add drama to a story! Who can forget Count Fosco, or Moriarty, or Sauron? Use this worksheet to craft the perfect villain. Click Here to Download This Worksheet (PDF) If you’d like a more well-rounded villain, you might consider plotting their character arc. You can also…

How to write a novel is a legitimate question. It can be a scary and overwhelming concept. Novels go unfinished all the time, and writers everywhere get frustrated and discouraged.

These methods of outlining will help you create a novel outline that makes writing your first draft a breeze, whether it's your 1st or 10th time writing a book.

here is the most basic story outlining method every author needs.

When I wrote my huge guide to book writing (Book Craft) I cut out all the nonfiction tips and strategies last minute; I’d already explored a bunch of material in my writing courses but wasn’t quite ready to share the nonfiction resources. Mainly, because, while I’m proud of the detailed 24 chapter novel outlining templates, […]

I made these sheets to help you get to know your character, whether you're writing a book or just creating an OC! You can find pt. 2 on my profile :)

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How to write a plot outline: 1. Start with a synopsis. 2. Summarize scenes and chapters. 3. Use cards, corkboards, whiteboards. Learn more.