The book had a lot of great tips on why you should be outlining, but in the end I found the practical side of it lacking. Don't get me wrong, its an entertaining read, and Weiland makes a compelling case on why you want to outline, what the benefits are, and what all of the factors of a well rounded outline include (not just the scene list). I had hoped for something a little more in depth about the different toolsets you can use (not just "this is a mind mapping," but "this is mindmapping - here's how to do it and make it useful for your outline if that strikes you").