Fool Proof Outline: A No-Nonsense System for Productive Brainstorming, Outlining, & Drafting Novels
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Nathan Agin
About this listen
Build an outstanding outline every time!
Fool Proof Outline can help anyone quickly go from idea to first draft. How?
- By elaborating parts of a story that matter most to you and your readers
- By offering an organizational system that keeps your head clutter-free
- By taking the fear and frustration out of writing
Fool Proof Outline is filled with just the right amount of brainstorming prompts, both challenging you to engage readers emotionally and propelling your novel toward completion. Character, plot, and scene questionnaires are also included to keep you focused one step at a time.
Even the most seasoned writer will appreciate Fool Proof Outline, yet it offers an ease-of-use that will benefit writers of every level.
Here's the link to the Fool Proof Outline in both Scrivener and Excel: https://foolproofoutline.wordpress.com/audio-book-links
If you've been considering Scrivener, this is a wonderful place to start!
You'll also get access to the Fool Proof Outline's online site, where you can ask questions and share your success. No registration necessary.
The Fool Proof Outline is the result of an incredible evolution far beyond my earlier outline template, The Ultimate Novel Template. Those familiar with that early version will shout with joy at the improvements. I do!
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