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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[@zofiago6767]

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 much!!!!!

[@OnWriting.]

Aw thank you!! I'm so glad you've been finding them helpful and that they've made writing more fun. That's how it should be 🥰

[@natesamadhi33]

You could always buy my $1000 writing course; I teach writers their ABCs

[@jameswright5627]

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

[@OnWriting.]

Oh awesome! That can be a helpful resource depending on the project you're working on. Let me know if you find it helpful!!

[@sal7777777]

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

[@OnWriting.]

Yay, thank you! ^.^

[@cryptowerewolf1508]

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

[@OnWriting.]

Thanks! Let me know if you give it a try :)

[@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.

[@OnWriting.]

🤣 haha oh my 🙈 well I’m so glad it was helpful for you!! That’s always the best thing to hear 🥰

[@robd92]

This was really helpful! Thank you ❤

[@OnWriting.]

I’m so glad! My pleasure ☺️

[@inshab1856]

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

[@OnWriting.]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful

[@Virginonoblivion]

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

[@OnWriting.]

😍😍😍 meant to be! Glad you're here 🤗

[@zitau.1177]

This helped a lot! Thank you❤

[@OnWriting.]

You're so welcome!

[@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!!

[@OnWriting.]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! ^.^ I always outline before I write, so I start my outline in the middle, finish the outline and add as many details as I can, then I start writing from the beginning, following my outline :). I hope that makes sense!!

[@Kidgangforever]

I lOOOOOVE you!

[@OnWriting.]

You stop! ^.^

[@brenda5297]

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?

[@OnWriting.]

Hey Brenda, I'd suggest watching my video on making a story premise. What does your character need to learn by the end of the story? The process of her going from A to B to learn what she needs to learn can then form the foundation of your outline. My biggest tip for you would be to start there and give your character a problem they have to solve or a goal they're trying to reach.

[@brenda5297]

@@OnWriting. Oh thank you so much! 😁

[@OnWriting.]

@@brenda5297 of course!!

[@PeterMacansky]

[@Whisperer-th3wk]

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

[@OnWriting.]

Oh no, what’s stopping you?