EP78: How to get a basic outline done so you can finish your first draft

Hello and a huge welcome to part 2 in this mini-series, teaching you the basics of preparing to write your book.

In this episode, we're working through the process, starting with a brain dump, a brain dump sort and then a structure. With my 2-3 simple steps, this process should feel methodical and essentially easy!

We also cover the critical topic of first drafts and understanding that it will not be perfect, in any way!

Key Moments:

• (0:00) Recap and introduction
• (4:00) Beginning to plan and brain-dumping methods
• (6:50) Sorting the brain dump and coming up with a basic structure
• (10:00) Why you are making a plan and an outline
• (13:00) 'fleshing out the bones!'
• (14:50) Finishing the first draft