In 6 Outlining Methods to Suit Your Writing Process, I explained what an outline is and provided some examples of types of outlines that are popular among writers. In short: Outlines are done before drafting in order to create a roadmap for you while you write. Reverse outlines, however, are a different beast. We’ll cover— …
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6 Outlining Methods to Suit Your Writing Process
It’s a common conversation among authors: Do you plot, or do you “pants”? Can an outline help a writer by providing a roadmap through their story, or might they prevent flexibility and keep a writer from “discovering” their story as they write? Here’s the thing: Outlines don’t have to be prescriptive, nor do they have …