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058 // Write a Novella in 18 Weeks: How to Outline Your Entire Story in 30 Minutes Max (Week 4)

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Jun 16, 2023
Summer is the perfect time to dive into novella writing! This session focuses on the essential fourth week of outlining, building a strong story framework. Listeners discover a quick, effective method to draft a rough act outline in just 30 minutes. Gain valuable tips on brainstorming and refining story ideas while staying motivated as a writer. Get ready to propel your creative process and turn your writing dreams into reality!
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INSIGHT

Outlines Save Years of Work

  • Writing without an outline often wastes years trying to get the story right.
  • Building the outline in phases leads to better story clarity and quality.
ADVICE

Quick 30-Minute Act Outline

  • Outline your novella in three 10-minute sessions, each focusing on one act of the story.
  • Write rough, imperfect sentences to capture major plot points without editing.
ADVICE

Review Foundations Before Outlining

  • Review your premise, setting, and character notes before outlining.
  • This refreshes your memory and activates your imagination to build your story framework.
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