Novel Outlining: From Muddled Middle to Magnum Opus (Watch Now!)

$154.00

Get unstuck and fall in love with your story!

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Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser, following a flexible story structure that works for you means no plot holes and way fewer headaches. Best-selling author and longtime speaker Shayla Raquel teaches aspiring novelists how to:

  1. Follow the Hero’s Journey (or Not!): Having a good grasp of the most popular story structure will help you understand elements like Refusal of the Call, Approach to the Inmost Cave, and Return with the Elixir. Learn this foundation, and you can break as many rules as you want.

  2. Save the Cat!: Using Jessica Brody’s 15-beat structure, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, we’ll delve into must-have elements like Shard of Glass, False Victory vs. False Defeat, and the 5-Step Finale.

  3. Steer Clear of Plot Hole Canyon: With a strong (yet flexible) outline, you don’t have to slam your head into your keyboard after finding yet another plot hole. We’ll discuss how writers wind up in Plot Hole Canyon and how to avoid getting stuck there.

  4. Unmuddle Your Middle: Using James Scott Bell’s advice, we’ll tackle the middle of your story so you don’t stop writing at page 150, never to look at your manuscript again.

  5. Keep Your Story Organized: What does a novel outline look like when it’s filled out? We’ll take a tour of a complete novel outline in Scrivener.

  6. Outline Your Specific Genre: According to Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, there are 10 different genres in fiction, and once you know yours, you can follow an outline that works for your story. Examples include Rite of Passage, Whydunit, and Institutionalized.

  7. Special Q&A: Whatever your struggles with your story, we can dive in and find solutions during the Q&A segment.

Note: You will receive a PDF with instructions on how to securely access the workshop.

Watch Now!

Get unstuck and fall in love with your story!

Watch Now!

Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser, following a flexible story structure that works for you means no plot holes and way fewer headaches. Best-selling author and longtime speaker Shayla Raquel teaches aspiring novelists how to:

  1. Follow the Hero’s Journey (or Not!): Having a good grasp of the most popular story structure will help you understand elements like Refusal of the Call, Approach to the Inmost Cave, and Return with the Elixir. Learn this foundation, and you can break as many rules as you want.

  2. Save the Cat!: Using Jessica Brody’s 15-beat structure, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, we’ll delve into must-have elements like Shard of Glass, False Victory vs. False Defeat, and the 5-Step Finale.

  3. Steer Clear of Plot Hole Canyon: With a strong (yet flexible) outline, you don’t have to slam your head into your keyboard after finding yet another plot hole. We’ll discuss how writers wind up in Plot Hole Canyon and how to avoid getting stuck there.

  4. Unmuddle Your Middle: Using James Scott Bell’s advice, we’ll tackle the middle of your story so you don’t stop writing at page 150, never to look at your manuscript again.

  5. Keep Your Story Organized: What does a novel outline look like when it’s filled out? We’ll take a tour of a complete novel outline in Scrivener.

  6. Outline Your Specific Genre: According to Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, there are 10 different genres in fiction, and once you know yours, you can follow an outline that works for your story. Examples include Rite of Passage, Whydunit, and Institutionalized.

  7. Special Q&A: Whatever your struggles with your story, we can dive in and find solutions during the Q&A segment.

Note: You will receive a PDF with instructions on how to securely access the workshop.

Get unstuck and fall in love with your story!

Watch Now!

Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser, following a flexible story structure that works for you means no plot holes and way fewer headaches. Best-selling author and longtime speaker Shayla Raquel teaches aspiring novelists how to:

  1. Follow the Hero’s Journey (or Not!): Having a good grasp of the most popular story structure will help you understand elements like Refusal of the Call, Approach to the Inmost Cave, and Return with the Elixir. Learn this foundation, and you can break as many rules as you want.

  2. Save the Cat!: Using Jessica Brody’s 15-beat structure, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, we’ll delve into must-have elements like Shard of Glass, False Victory vs. False Defeat, and the 5-Step Finale.

  3. Steer Clear of Plot Hole Canyon: With a strong (yet flexible) outline, you don’t have to slam your head into your keyboard after finding yet another plot hole. We’ll discuss how writers wind up in Plot Hole Canyon and how to avoid getting stuck there.

  4. Unmuddle Your Middle: Using James Scott Bell’s advice, we’ll tackle the middle of your story so you don’t stop writing at page 150, never to look at your manuscript again.

  5. Keep Your Story Organized: What does a novel outline look like when it’s filled out? We’ll take a tour of a complete novel outline in Scrivener.

  6. Outline Your Specific Genre: According to Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, there are 10 different genres in fiction, and once you know yours, you can follow an outline that works for your story. Examples include Rite of Passage, Whydunit, and Institutionalized.

  7. Special Q&A: Whatever your struggles with your story, we can dive in and find solutions during the Q&A segment.

Note: You will receive a PDF with instructions on how to securely access the workshop.