I read round the subject, I make a skeleton outline, and then I start work in the relevant archives. During the marshaling… — Antony Beevor Copy Share Image
Characters are incredibly important, but I tend to build them around the plot during the outline stage. However, once I'm writing the… — Aimee Carter Copy Share Image
For the novels I wrote before selling anything, I didn't outline much. I had a vague idea of the story. — George Stephen Copy Share Image
When I sat down and wrote the first paragraph, I was like, 'Oh, I can go with this.' I didn't do an… — Colleen Hoover Copy Share Image
The issue is: how do you engage the audience? And one of the things I talk to our communicators about is: The… — Andy Stanley Copy Share Image
The important discovery I made very early is that my novels had to be written without any given plan or outline. I… — Per Petterson Copy Share Image
The first sequel thing I wrote was this 'Forever Dawn' thing that will never get out, because it's horrid. But it's a… — Stephenie Meyer Copy Share Image
Writing is a process of discovering. I could never outline a narrative; that just sounds boring. There's no joy of discovery in… — Bob Shacochis Copy Share Image
I start with a beat sheet, which is more of an abbreviated outline. It hits all the major plot points. From there,… — Kami Garcia Copy Share Image
What I have to outline is action and plot because I'm not particularly good at that. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I'm a big fan of outlining. Here's the theory: If I outline, then I can see the mistakes I'm liable to make.… — Cynthia Voigt Copy Share Image
The way I outline has changed quite a bit from when I first started writing. — George Stephen Copy Share Image
“Create time for yourself... There are 24 hours in a day... Outline the number to spend on your dreams every day!” — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
In 'The Purity Myth,' I not only discuss what the purity myth is and reveal its consequences for women, but also outline… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I never played Freddy as real. In the true bible of Wes Craven's outline for the films, Freddy only manifests himself in… — Robert Englund Copy Share Image
It takes time for the absent to assume their true shape in our thoughts. After death they take on a firmer outline… — Colley Cibber Copy Share Image
