How I Outline

Recently, a friend and colleague asked me to share more in-depth details about my outlining process, so here goes.

I’m what they call a plotser, meaning I do a mix of plotting and pantsing when I write. Plotting suggests that I outline what’s going to happen (plot, character arcs, etc.) and pantsing suggests that I write “by the seat of my pants” without any outlines.

THREE-ACT STORY STRUCTURE

When I outline, I usually use a three act story structure, meaning I outline the major themes/arcs/eve...