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Index
Introduction
Chapter One: Should You Outline?
Misconceptions About Outlining
Benefits of Outlining
Asking the Authors: Becky Levine
Chapter Two: Before You Begin Your Outline
Choosing the Best Outlining Method for You
Different Types of Outlines
Tools of Outlining
Asking the Authors: Larry Brooks
Chapter Three: Crafting Your Premise
The “What If” Question
The Premise Sentence
Pre-Outline Questions
How to Brainstorm
Asking the Authors: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Chapter Four: General Sketches, Pt. 1: Connecting the Dots
The Scene List
Connecting the Dots
Asking the Authors: Roz Morris
Chapter Five: General Sketches, Pt. 2: Key Story Factors
Motive, Desire, and Goal
Conflict
Theme
Asking the Authors: John Robinson
Chapter Six: Character Sketches, Pt. 1: Exploring Backstory
Using Your Inciting Event as a Launch Pad
How to Write Backstory
Asking the Authors: Jody Hedlund
Chapter Seven: Character Sketches, Pt. 2: Character Interviews
Character Interview
Freehand Interview
Enneagram
Asking the Authors: Aggie Villanueva
Chapter Eight: Discovering Your Setting
Is Your Setting Inherent to Your Story?
How Does Your Character View His Setting?
Does Your Setting Affect the Mood?
Are You Using Too Many Settings?
World Building
Asking the Authors: Lisa Grace
Chapter Nine: The Extended Outline: Creating a Story
What Kind of Story Are You Writing?
Structuring Your Story
Three Fundamental Elements of Story
Strengthen Your Story With Proper Framing
The Domino Effect: Make Every Scene Matter
Asking the Authors: Dan L. Hays
Chapter Ten: The Abbreviated Outline: Drawing Your Road Map
Organizing and Analyzing Your Scenes
Dividing Your Story Into Chapters and Scenes
Asking the Authors: Carolyn Kaufman
Chapter Eleven: Conclusion: Using Your Outline
Endnotes
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