Does anyone else have a problem with this? Because I always feel like I’m the only one who grapples with writing scene after scene in chronological order in a list-like format. It just never happens, and when it does I lose all motivation to write the story (or novel) in the first place.
So I googled ‘Outlining Your Novel’ and came across links that I used a lot when I used to outline like crazy; and I think some of them could be useful for a few of you. Here they are:
The Ominous Snowflake method: Snowflake Method
This method… (Probably the most well-known) takes an astronomical amount of time (for me), which can be good, get to know your characters… But I’m impatient, very impatient. And by step 3 I’m on to the next outline website...
The Writer’s Digest Outline: Writing.com
I really like this way of outlining but I never feel like I have enough information to use when I’m finished, but for some people this has worked miracles!
Notecard Plotting: Notecard Plotting Under Pressure
This one is probably one of my favorites and I love Holly Lisle so I guess I’m a bit biased. She has great articles on writing and plotting and character development; just google her name and all of her websites will pop up!
Outline Your Novel In 30 Minutes: 30 Minute Outline
This is another favorite, not only does it only take 30 minutes (it actually took me a little over an hour) it helps me to flesh out my characters motivations and that helps me to brainstorm more scenes.
Do you guys have any recommendations on how to outline? Or do you not outline at all?
So I googled ‘Outlining Your Novel’ and came across links that I used a lot when I used to outline like crazy; and I think some of them could be useful for a few of you. Here they are:
The Ominous Snowflake method: Snowflake Method
This method… (Probably the most well-known) takes an astronomical amount of time (for me), which can be good, get to know your characters… But I’m impatient, very impatient. And by step 3 I’m on to the next outline website...
The Writer’s Digest Outline: Writing.com
I really like this way of outlining but I never feel like I have enough information to use when I’m finished, but for some people this has worked miracles!
Notecard Plotting: Notecard Plotting Under Pressure
This one is probably one of my favorites and I love Holly Lisle so I guess I’m a bit biased. She has great articles on writing and plotting and character development; just google her name and all of her websites will pop up!
Outline Your Novel In 30 Minutes: 30 Minute Outline
This is another favorite, not only does it only take 30 minutes (it actually took me a little over an hour) it helps me to flesh out my characters motivations and that helps me to brainstorm more scenes.
Do you guys have any recommendations on how to outline? Or do you not outline at all?
