A craft class for drafters, revisers, and novelists at all stages.
Welcome to OUTLINES, your compendium of 5 distinct outlining methods that will help you;
finish your draft
stay organized during revision
create compelling and cohesive character arcs
combine worldbuilding + narrative effectively
make clear plans on which scenes to write next
5 Outlines
You will work your way through 5 different classes including lectures, diagramming, and worksheets to teach you each new method of outlining. Each can be applied to a new book, or a work in progress.
By the end, you’ll have clear strategies to outline your current project, or your next novel!
Outline 1
The Situation Machine
how to design a complex premise that will power your novel
how premise creates fuel for situations
how to turn situations into scenes
Outline 2
Two Worlds
how to flesh out a cast of characters with conflicting motivations to power your plot
using worldbuilding to generate story
filing out the murky middle of the book
Outline 3
Menu of Shenanigans
creating consistent and interesting scene lists to write from
telling stories with a consistent tone, from dramatic, tragic, and comedic
writing with sustainable inspirations
Outline 4
The Scroll Outline
organizing disparate notes and floating ideas into a book shape
making sure events and information unfold in the correct order
knowing what to write next to make the story cohesive
Outline 5
The Domino Method
lining up scenes for maximum drama, cohesion, and pacing
tracking character arcs and actions
how to use post-its and other physical tools without getting overwhelmed
Register for OUTLINES
Register below for OUTLINES, and receive;
5 recorded lectures and detailed explanations of each outline method
Worksheets and diagrams to take home and fill out for your projects
A comprehensive toolkit to help you outline new novels & organize revisions