Calling Vicki, About Outlining
When sitting down to write a novel the first time writer usually does just that. They sit down and let the story flow. Many of the world’s greatest writers have gone their entire careers without ever having used an outline while there are writers like James Patterson who swear by them.
Your jobs is to figure out what works best for you. I have never outlined any of my novels, but since Calling Vicki is part of a series of novels I had to do a basic outline of the next two books. I did this because along the way there must be seeds planted that will grow into events and revelations further down the road. In the case of Victoria Winters her past is where most of the revelations are to spring from. The plot of the second book in the series is mostly about things that happened during Vicki’s time after her military service while she worked for the state department. Also the second book is my chance to give readers an understanding of how the characters of Riddle and Jackie got together and decided to form their partnership as assassins.
The outline can be a very useful tool in the hands of a writer willing to follow it. The outline keeps you focused. The outline takes away the pressure to come up with an ending for your novel. You have an ending. The ending is in the outline. You get to work out the plot holes before they form. The outline allows you to write faster. The outline also allows you to work with another writer on your project. You cannot collaborate on a novel without outlining the duties of each writer involved.
How do you write an outline?
There is no absolute answer to this. Some writers type up a chapter by chapter and scene by scene breakdown, while others do it with a notebook. I write down the major events to come and work my way toward them without the restrictions of a formal outline.
You will find what works best for you over time. I wish you the best of luck. Now please take a moment to like this post on Stumbleupon and maybe add me to your google plus. Marketing a book is a tough job and it cannot be done without help. Social media is a huge tool in the toolbox of the modern fiction writer. It allows us to reach thousands of possible customers. Today, by pushing a button you help me to expand the reach of this blog by a multiple of ten.
Note, there are seven days left in my FREE book giveaway. You can geta copy of Calling Vicki at smashwords by clicking here.
Thank you for visiting. Have a great day.
When sitting down to write a novel the first time writer usually does just that. They sit down and let the story flow. Many of the world’s greatest writers have gone their entire careers without ever having used an outline while there are writers like James Patterson who swear by them.
Your jobs is to figure out what works best for you. I have never outlined any of my novels, but since Calling Vicki is part of a series of novels I had to do a basic outline of the next two books. I did this because along the way there must be seeds planted that will grow into events and revelations further down the road. In the case of Victoria Winters her past is where most of the revelations are to spring from. The plot of the second book in the series is mostly about things that happened during Vicki’s time after her military service while she worked for the state department. Also the second book is my chance to give readers an understanding of how the characters of Riddle and Jackie got together and decided to form their partnership as assassins.
The outline can be a very useful tool in the hands of a writer willing to follow it. The outline keeps you focused. The outline takes away the pressure to come up with an ending for your novel. You have an ending. The ending is in the outline. You get to work out the plot holes before they form. The outline allows you to write faster. The outline also allows you to work with another writer on your project. You cannot collaborate on a novel without outlining the duties of each writer involved.
How do you write an outline?
There is no absolute answer to this. Some writers type up a chapter by chapter and scene by scene breakdown, while others do it with a notebook. I write down the major events to come and work my way toward them without the restrictions of a formal outline.
You will find what works best for you over time. I wish you the best of luck. Now please take a moment to like this post on Stumbleupon and maybe add me to your google plus. Marketing a book is a tough job and it cannot be done without help. Social media is a huge tool in the toolbox of the modern fiction writer. It allows us to reach thousands of possible customers. Today, by pushing a button you help me to expand the reach of this blog by a multiple of ten.
Note, there are seven days left in my FREE book giveaway. You can geta copy of Calling Vicki at smashwords by clicking here.
Thank you for visiting. Have a great day.
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