Do Authors Need Outlines?

I spotted an interesting post about writing outlines, written by a young blogger I've been following who I think is very talented.


I commented about being on the fence with regard to outlines. I've written outlines with some projects and I haven't with others. For me it all depends on how fast the story is coming, and whether or not I have it outlined in my head...if that makes sense.


And for me it's only with novels. I never use an outline for a short story. Something (or someone) inspires m...