30-Day Outline — Editable Elementor Draft
Win a free Tuscany writing retreat The 30-Day Outline Workshop master your outline Five live Zoom sessions with Alan Watt. October 8–November […]
The 30-Day Outline Workshop — Test Preview
A separate test of the new workshop landing page and checkout. The existing workshop page is unchanged.
outline your tragedy ebook
A free guide to outlining your tragedy. “Alan has a genius method to unlock your subconscious and get you writing. I’ve been able to drop all of my fears and get it done, which is remarkable.“ – Sherold Barr, Author of Reach For More
How to Outline a Screenplay
Some screenwriters resist outlining. They prefer to follow the story wherever it leads, trusting their instincts over structure, discovery over design. And […]
The Pantser Method: Writing Without an Outline
Learn how to hone your strengths as a "pantser." Discovery-based writers often succeed with creative freedom and spontaneity, but successful narratives still require an underlying structure of character transformation to avoid losing direction.
How to Outline a Dramatic Opening
Structurally, a dramatic opening functions as a hook. Emotionally, it needs to do more than just attract attention. When an opening scene […]
How to Outline Your Novel in 5 Steps
Each writer has their own process. Some writers (often called pantsers) believe that outlining their novel limits their creativity, while others require […]
The Value of an Outline
What’s the point of an outline? Whether consciously or not, every writer is in search of a process. A lot of writers […]
The Necessity of an Outline
“The outline is 95% of the book. Then I sit down to write, and that’s the easy part.” – Jefferey Deaver Many […]
30-Day Outline
the 30-day outline workshop FALL SESSION | OCT. 8th – Nov. 5TH, 2026 The 30-Day Outline is a Live-on-Zoom workshop with Alan Watt that will […]
Story Day — live on Zoom, January 24, 2027
Win a free Tuscany writing retreat Story Day unlock the story within A six-hour story structure workshop with Alan Watt, live on […]
Best Books on Writing: 7 Books for Your Writing Journey
Have you ever stared at a blank page and wondered whether your story needed more inspiration or a clearer outline? If you’re […]