5 Days of Helping You Outline Your Next Novel
Day 1: Benefits of Outlining Before Writing Your Book
Follow along for all 5 installments of the mini series: helping you outline your next novel
I. Clear Direction - knowing where you’re going allows you to pack the right kind of clothes, same with a novel - know where you’re going so you can bring the right stuff
II. Strong Structure - by writing an outline, you can structure your book to have a natural rise and a fall, like breathing
III. Consistency in Writing - not getting stuck with what happens next allows you to write more content more consistently
IV. Intentional Themes - by defining your story outline, you can sprinkle in some intentional symbols and themes within your writing
V. Better Character Development - knowing the overall arc of your story allows your characters to experience the moment and become who they’re meant to be. you can add in vulnerable moments, mistakes, and bad decisions to help them become the best (or worst) version of themselves
VII. Opportunities for Foreshadowing - by knowing where you’re going, you can add in witty little details of foreshadowing (ex: the mercenary had a reputation that - well, you’ll see) to string your readers along
VIII. Scene Variety - similar to pacing, scene variety can be inserted into your novel to prevent boring repetitions and keep the pov fresh and interesting
IX. Realistic Plot Lines - knowing the journey and destination before the characters do allows you to insert realistic motive and plot lines that drive your characters, instead of allowing your characters to drive the plot with unforeseen chaos (although this happens sometimes too and it’s okay!)
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You can find Day 2 of this mini series [here].
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