How to Plan and Outline Novels (Using Scrivener)
Learn the Step-by-Step "Story Beats" Process That Two Bestselling Writers Use To Publish 1.5 Million Words a Year
3.91 (719 reviews)
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Dec 2014
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What you will learn
Plan your entire story from Day One starting with a no-fuss, stepwise outlining process ... but WITHOUT locking yourself in and cutting off creative expansion as happens with most outlining methods.
Learn how "casting" your characters the way Hollywood does will give you amazing shortcuts to understanding their personalities, appearance, and mannerisms.
Use "location scouting" (complete with online, image-based research) to effortlessly build your story's locations and world (even if your world isn't on Planet Earth).
Find your book's central nuggets by working "narrow to wide," beginning with a single, simple sentence.
Effortlessly craft a story summary, book description, and boiled-down "elevator pitch" with no extra work as you follow the process.
Use Scrivener's native organizational features to keep everything together and searchable, right where you need it whenever you require it.
See how the deepest stories can come from the very simplest of ideas -- and learn how you can make a great story from just about anything.
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Our Verdict
How to Plan and Outline Novels (Using Scrivener) is a well-rounded course that delivers valuable insight into story planning for aspiring authors. While it has some areas for improvement, such as the execution of merging Scrivener specifics with beat sheet creation, its overall approach offers fresh insight into traditional outlining methods without stifling creativity. Bolstered by a likeable instructor and practical examples, students can benefit from the strong focus on character casting, location scouting, and story summaries that will enhance their writing experience.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive course on planning and outlining novels using the 'Story Beats' process from two bestselling writers, with a focus on creative expansion
- In-depth exploration of character casting and location scouting techniques, providing practical shortcuts for understanding characters and world-building
- The instructor demonstrates Scrivener's native organizational features to keep research and writing organized and easily accessible
Potential Drawbacks
- Some users may expect a stronger focus on Scrivener-specific tools rather than general story creation principles
- Minimal coverage on creating beat sheets within the software and limited guidance in setting up beat sheet files for individual projects
- Lectures can feel scattered, with occasional self-promotion or tangents discussing other publications
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