LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON

Tag: How to outline

  • 6 Easy Steps to Planning Out Your Novel

    Even if you hate the idea of writing an outline or synopsis, you can still figure out a plan to help you finish your novel fast, avoid major revisions, and beat writer’s block forever. It’s surprisingly easy. Here’s how to do it. First, turn off your computer and set aside your notebook. For this exercise,…

  • Writers: Outline Your Novel the Incredibly Easy Way

    Every day, I’m thankful to have the opportunity to write for a living. Seriously. Every single day. That’s why I share my tips and techniques to help aspiring writers navigate the pitfalls of the writing craft. One of my favorites is a method for outlining novels that is super simple, quick, and (dare I say) fun. Here…

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger Can Pump Up Your Writing

    Hear me now and believe me later: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s rules of success can help you write a novel. by Laurence MacNaughton What could Arnold Schwarzenegger possibly teach you about writing a novel? A lot, as it turns out. Schwarzenegger likes to talk about his “6 Rules of Success”. Believe it or not, these rules just…

  • How to outline a novel – 3 things you need

    By Laurence MacNaughton Dear Laurence: What do I need to know beforehand in order to write a novel? I’ve been told by several different people that an author has to have a character outline (with a biography, as if he or she was a real living person), then a story outline, and I don’t know…