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 […]
master your outline ebook
Outline your story with this clear step-by-step guide through your protagonist's journey. “Alan’s method stretched my imagination to no limit and helped me evolve my craft, allowing for a perfect balance of structure and flexibility. “ – Liza Monroy, Author of The Distractions (Regalo Press, dist. by Simon & Schuster)
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 30-Day Outline – Playback Recordings for Week 1-5
The playback recordings for The 30-Day Outline are available for purchase, and can be listened to as often as you want until […]
30-Day Outline Your Story Workshop – Discount for Current Students 3
In this five-week workshop, each writer will discover a process of connecting to the primal forces in their characters to reveal plot. […]
30-Day Outline Your Story Workshop – Discount for Current Students 2
In this five-week workshop, each writer will discover a process of connecting to the primal forces in their characters to reveal plot. […]
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 […]
30-Day Outline Your Story Workshop – Discount for Salt Spring Island Writers
In this five-week workshop, each writer will discover a process of connecting to the primal forces in their characters to reveal plot. […]
30-Day Outline Your Story Workshop – Discount for Quiet Friday
In this five-week workshop, each writer will discover a process of connecting to the primal forces in their characters to reveal plot. […]
30-Day Outline Your Story Workshop – Split payment
In this five-week workshop, each writer will discover a process of connecting to the primal forces in their characters to reveal plot. […]
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 Your Story Workshop – Scholarship
In this five-week workshop, each writer will discover a process of connecting to the primal forces in their characters to reveal plot. […]
30-Day Outline Your Story Workshop
early reg: $400 until Sept. 17th full price: $450
30-Day Outline Your Story Workshop – Discount for Challenge Members
In this five-week workshop, each writer will discover a process of connecting to the primal forces in their characters to reveal plot. […]
