Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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Here's the outlining notation system I created for when I'm free writing my story notes and brainstorming ideas. I use this before the snowflake method. This video was inspired by Kate Cavanough's video, "I TRY WRITING LIKE NEIL GAIMAN FOR 2 DAYS". Her video is linked below, if you haven't seen it, go check it out!

Want to see more about outlining?
📝youtu.be/Z11-4l1KDrw

1. [] plot point
2. *world-building*
3. | notes
4. O Characters
5. ? Questions
6. ^ Quotes

Kate Cavanaugh video: youtube.com/watch?v=k3IpXclVERo

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:03 [] plot point
01:28 *world-building*
02:02 | notes
02:39 O Characters
03:13 ? Questions
03:47 ^ Quotes
04:12 Overview
05:29 Wrap up