Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In writing the outline for my multi-POV book, I came up with a new outlining process that starts with the abstract/functional and then progresses to the specific. I also heavily use plot archetypes/structures and scene weave. Let's talk about YOUR favourite way to plan/outline your novel!

The Brandon Sanderson FAQ I used: faq.brandonsanderson.com/knowledge-base/can-you-go-into-depth-about-outlining

00:00 Intro
01:06 Points on the map and functional outline philosophy
03:50 Step 1: starting my outline
04:50 Plot archetype/structure
06:20 Functional beats
08:20 Step 2: weaving the functional beats
11:20 Step 3: event-based outline


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