the EASIEST way to outline a story | how to outline a novel | why writers struggle with outlining

This is seriously the EASIEST way to outline a story. Once I figured it out, I realized why writers struggle with outlining (myself included!).

Knowing how to outline a novel doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. Use this video as a guide on how to start an outline or how to outline a book idea. Once you know your premise and develop your characters, you're ready to start!

I like breaking down the process of how to write a story outline for a novel into three steps. This is the first. So follow along as I get you started making a simple outline template so you know how to easily outline a short story or outline your novel. Hint: we aren't going to start at the beginning.

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[zofiago]

Excuse me, this is for free? You are writing my stories with those videos! When you describe the process, writing feels so easy, natural, FUN and like the story almost writes itsefl! Thank you so

[jameswright]

I'm trying the Save the Cat method. It's something like a three act structure.

[cryptowerewolf]

Fascinating idea, to start in the middle of the story.

[rjamesmonte]

You should teach billion dollar hollywood studios this. It seems they really need the hlp lol

But with all seriousness, thank you so much for the help! Ive been struggling to write anything concise even for an outline and this really helped me put things together.

[sal]

Great, I’m going to give it a try. I love your wooden crate bookshelf by the way, easy to reallocate.

[Virginonoblivion]

Thank you, Megan. Bizarrely, came across you just after watching JP masterclass on outlining part 1. 😂

[inshab]

It's really so helpful, plz keep doing this 😊😊

[socialanatomy]

i really want to be an author when i grow up and i can see that this will help me lots and i very much thank you for that!! my only question is, because you start writing it in the middle, how do you start outline it? do you start at the first page/paragraph or leave a space? or is there another method? thank you!!

[brenda]

I tend to get myself confused on how and what to write about. So far, I have an idea that I want to write about a character who loves to be alone because she enjoys it and loves to read, but I don't know how to fill in the gaps and what else to add it about?

[Whisperer-thwk]

I have a story idea but I can't write a word 😭😭😭