Want to outline a novel without feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a discovery writer or you just HATE PLOTTING and you want a simple, straightforward method of outlining that helps guide your story to success without taking all the joy out of the journey. If you can relate, today's video is for you!

A lot of writers ask me:
“Abbie, What is your very first step to writing a new story?”
“Do you create your characters first or do you outline your plot first?”
“Do you fill out all your character profiles and scene cards before you begin?”
“How long does my outline need to be?”

These are all great questions, and since my outlining process has evolved SO MUCH over the past few years, I thought now would be a perfect time to show you a behind-the-scenes look at my Preptober process.

In this video, I'm going to share with you the very first steps I take when I set out to write a new story. These are the methods that I am currently using and would recommend to any writer who feels lost and overwhelmed when it comes time to outline.

Grab a notebook and let’s dive in!

WATCH MY PREPTOBER TRAINING HERE → https://www.crowdcast.io/e/preptober

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✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Step #1: THE IDEA
03:14 My book pitch meeting
04:44 Step #2: THE ROUGH SKETCH
07:14 Step #3: BULLET POINT OUTLINE
11:14 Watch my Preptober live training
11:45 Subscribe for weekly writing videos! :)

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My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.

Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!