Outlining and Process

Every writer has their own way of writing. Outlining vs pantsing, knowing every detail to writing to see what happens. There is no right way to write, and it's up to every writer to find the process that works for them. In this section, you'll learn different techniques and ways of writing, from developing ideas, to outlining, to how to handle sequels. Plus general guidelines for the writing process itself.

Story Ideas

• Should You Write What's Hot?
• Adding a New Twist to an Old Idea

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Story Outlines

• Crafting Outlines That Work for You
• Outlining a First Draft
• Outlining Without Outlining

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The Process

• Learning From Other Authors
• Using Layers
• Writing Your First Novel
• Writing Yourself Into a Corner
• Finding Your Writing Process
• Juggling Multiple Novels at Once

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Sequels

• When to Start a Sequel
• Things to Remember in a Sequel

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Sample articles on Series

• Keeping Your Series Fresh

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Sample articles on Guidelines

• Things to Know as a Writer
• Formatting Your Manuscript
• The Stages of a Writer

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