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5 Great Tips on How To Write An Outline For A Novel

Here are all the important tips and tricks one needs on how to write an outline for a novel in the most effective and efficient way possible.<br><br>Read More:https://youronlinepublicist.com/how-write-outline-for-novel/<br><br>

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5 Great Tips on How To Write An Outline For A Novel

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  1. 5 Great Tips on How To Write An Outline For A Novel

  2. The Basics For Writing An Outline For A Novel 1. Start With An Elevator Pitch Start by distilling your novel idea into one sentence, also known as, an Elevator Pitch. Derived from the art of concising your idea into a short paragraph which ideally finishes by the time you have to leave the elevator. This is also the brief that you would have to share with your publishing agency or agent, time and again. 2. Zero Down The Structure Of Your Story The next step on how to write an outline for a novel is to select the kind of structure your story will flow through. While various popular and professional writers have started to break out from the conventional story structure, for new and budding writers the conventional and most effective structure is the best way to go and this includes: an opener (setting the scene and space for readers), an impactful incident that changes everything for the main character, series of crises and problems that builds up tension for the characters, a climax and finally an impactful and riveting end.

  3. 3. Mapping Out The Characters Post the above two pointers, the next thing on priority is to chart out the characters and map them to their personalities, as well as their roles in the story. Moreover, their backstory and the arc their character would go through (if they do). 4. Set The Plot The next step is to set the plot and sequence of events the story would go through, including the – beginning, middle and end. This will greatly help you in charting out the scenarios you need to focus more on the ones that will entirely be driven by characters and their own struggles. Also, while you’re at it, try to do as much research as possible to perfect it for the readers and don’t leave any loose ends on it.

  4. 5. Summarize The Chapters of the Book Another great thing on how to write an outline for a novel is to start summarizing or write a few sentences in the present tense about what is happening in each chapter of the novel. This also helps you in understanding and later focus on the brief and not wander aimlessly. So, these were some of the best tips and tricks on how to write an outline for a novel that every budding and even experienced writer should keep in mind, at the start of their writing journey. Hope the entire experience will be as fun as possible for you, and keep you engaged with the process throughout.

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