How To Write An Outline Of Your Novel ✨📖 PREPTOBER 2023

Outlining and plotting a novel is such a huge topic, and there is a lot that goes into figuring out your own writing process when it comes to this. Even though this video is 45 minutes, I still feel like I’m barely scratching the surface. In the comments, let me know where you’re still getting stuck.

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0:00 How To Outline
1:59 Encouragement
5:12 Prepare To Outline
7:45 Start With Big Picture
15:53 Brainstorm
24:06 Mindmap Each Part
26:22 Putting It All Together
30:35 Story Beats
36:48 Summary Of Outlining
43:25 Final Thoughts

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[HeartBreathings]

A long video on a possible outlining process! I know there's still more to cover on this topic, but please let me know if this was helpful and where you still feel stuck or need help!

[WorkingTowardsImprovement]

I’ve been following for awhile. I don’t think I’ve commented ever. Not even remotely a writer but honestly just love listening to you talk. You’re very motivational and you put in such hard work in caring for your community. I believe I found you from a planner video and had no idea you were an author. I got your books on kindle and I’m excited to try reading them. Not my normal genre. Good luck with your book writing this November!

[Avionne_Parris]

Please do the serial outlining video, Sarra! I write YA portal fantasy with mixed race MCs (since I'm mixed) in serial form and I LOVE your outlining style so I'd love to see how you apply these techniques to the serial format.

Hoping you (and Evie) have a speedy recovery :-)

[SarahMcAshan]

Oh, I think it would be cool to see a video covering plotting differences between a regular novel and a serial! Also, I love that James Scott Bell book on the Mirror Moment (Write Your Novel From the Middle). Very useful, good to see it shouted out! Finally, the aesthetics of your presentation are always flawless--you are so thoughtful.

[lindaweedmark]

A loud yes please to the structuring of the serialized novel. I just discovered I've been struggling so hard because my novel actually needs to be a series a few weeks before NaNo! 🥵❤
P.S. detailed plotter here! 😅

[abbywhite]

Trying to plot a serial, so would love a video on your outlining process!

[jazminej]

Loved everything about this video and found it to be extremely helpful. Thank you for posting this video and will definitely be coming back to rewatch.

[Moonsnailthegreat]

Ok this helped me so much! Idk if it’s just bc I’m a visual learner and presenting it in this format and writing my ideas down like this helped a lot rather then doing bullet points, or bc I’m very chaotic and everything is everywhere and this helped me compile everything. But like thx😋

[staceyshillingburg]

I super don't outline but I love seeing and hearing your joy in your process and it's also interesting and fun to see other writers process.

[marie-claireallington]

What a relief! I've had a terrible day today - not writing related - and this really just grounded me - Thanks :)

[HeatherDeweyPettet]

All of this is great! I love all of your advice for us!

[sovereign_soul_starseed]

OUTLINING - MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PART OF THE PROCESS!!

[writingwithjllinn]

This was so incredibly helpful to see the thinking process with the outline process!

[AntiNovelist]

Another BEST breakdown ever!!! You have really stepped us through the process of "workshopping" the material. THANK YOU!!! Keeep rocking it!!

[princessteach]

Thank you for these videos. I have a couple of story ideas but I wasn’t sure how to get them started, these are so helpful

[pagesofkelly]

❤️ Love it! I'm trying your method of story outlining on the wall as I go through the final self-edits of the first book in my series. Thank you for motivating and inspiring all of us.

[JennatheSoulWriter]

As always you're right on point with the advice and guidance. Thank you for being such clarity for so many!

[medusa]

I was just about to tackle your first act beats. This video will surely help. Thanks! 😊👍

[lisabader]

I absolutely love the idea of the index card binder. I just ordered one for myself 😊

[mariekerooijmans]

I’m outlining my 4th novel. Thanks for sharing your process and the pep talk. I needed that! ❤