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
Special Edition: Live Modules
This spring, the core modules for the course will be recorded live according to the following schedule. Participants in this cohort will have the opportunity to submit questions that are specific to their writing process and get personalized coaching for their current project.
All meetings are Tuesdays at 12pm EDT.
The core lecture will be one hour, and then I will stay on to answer any questions. If you need to leave right at 1pm, no worries! You will have access to the recordings.
February 25 - The Situation Machine
March 5 - Two Worlds
March 11 - Menu of Shenanigans
March 18 - The Scroll Outline
March 25 - The Domino Method
If you are participating in the live cohort, use this special discount code for $111 off your registration below:
OUTLINESLIVE
Register for OUTLINES
Register below for the live session of OUTLINES, February 25 - March 25, 2025, and receive;
5 live lectures and detailed explanations of each outline method
Worksheets and diagrams to take home and fill out for your projects
Coaching for your current project outline during the Q & A after each class
A comprehensive toolkit to help you outline new novels & organize revisions