How to Outline a Novel in 6 Steps: Your Complete Guide

If you’re a Pantser (one who writes by the seat of your pants), you’re not interested in outlining a novel. Trust me, I’m a Pantser myself.

I’ve written nearly 200 books, two-thirds of those novels — and guess what?

I don’t outline.

Oh, I’m not saying I don’t have an idea where I’m going. I don’t just sit in front of a blank screen and hope a plot magically appears.

I have a main character in mind, as well as his or her challenge, problem, quest, or journey, and how I think things will play out....