{"product_id":"9780978924621","title":"Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAcclaim for \u003ci\u003eOutlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Not into outlining? Then someone did not demonstrate it for you the way Weiland has in her book. If you can make a quick trip grocery list, you can outline your next manuscript to benefit your process, using Weiland's guide.\"-Leslie Hultgren\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...this is one of the few writing craft books I have read start to finish, was easy to apply to my writing immediately, and helped me follow through on my first draft.\"-F. Colley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ms. Weiland presents a wonderful roadmap for writing while still encouraging you to take those sidetrips that will make your story better. I feel like I can walk the 'high wire' of my imagination because I have the safety net of my outline below it all.\"-D. Hargan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet outlines help you write a better book!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriters often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctly wielded, the outline is one of the most powerful weapons in a writer's arsenal. \u003ci\u003eOutlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success\u003c\/i\u003e will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp you choose the right type of outline for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide you in brainstorming plot ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAid you in discovering your characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow you how to structure your scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain how to format your finished outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruct you in how to use your outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveal the benefits:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures cohesion and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents dead-end ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides foreshadowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers assurance and motivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispel misconceptions:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires formal formatting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimits creativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobs the joy of discovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes too much time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMore Praise for \u003ci\u003eOutlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...this book has revolutionized the way I think about plotting and outlining and, after months of wishing I could find the 'joy of writing' again, I finally have it.\"-Ashley March\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Each chapter deals with a specific topic and builds a clear idea of the task ahead, and as a great plus every chapter ends with an interview with a published author, explaining how they work their outlines and their personal methods.\"-Marcus J. Pinto\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...a brilliant tool for any person wanting to learn more about the craft of writing.\"-Cherie Reich\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PenForASword","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48075550556400,"sku":"9780978924621","price":9.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780978924621_p0.jpg?v=1763875080","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780978924621","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}