Ep258: The Truth About Outlines

Are you a structure or a disco person? Rules or anarchy, maaaaaaaan? And what's all this got to do with outlines anyway? Some say you HAVE to do an outline or what are you even doing? Others say BALLS to outlines, they're for boring bores. Vicky and Joe? They'd like to share the 9 biggest outline myths—and give you a super-simple, delightfully smart way to structure your writing, even if the idea of structure turns you right off. Sit back and enjoy! Key Takeaways: [4:10] What's happening in the Dingle? [7:45] What are some of the myths about outlines? [9:35] Outlines do help you with the blank page syndrome. [11:00] Outlines can change! It doesn't have to be so 'written in stone'. [11:25] Do outlines strife creativity? [14:50] Do you have to have an outline? [17:25] You don't always need to know what you are writing about when you start. [20:05] Publishers and publishing houses do want to see an outline. [23:15] Approach your book from a 'reader's journey'. [27:35] Vicky is hosting another Write Night! Link below! Mentioned in This Episode: Website Creative Book Coaching Join Vicky's Power Hour Join Vicky's Masterclass Write Night Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles Night Watch, by Terry Pratchett The Last House on Needless Street, by Catriona Ward Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, by Amanda Montell