Downriver Writing: The Five-Step Process for Outlining Your Novel: 1

Downriver Writing - Outlining is a hands-on workbook that offers a guided step-by-step approach to developing your story idea plot and characters. Following the five easy steps in this book will give you the structure every successful novel needs while fostering your own creativity and flexibility as you write your first draft.Each step is explained clearly and includes a series of questions exercises and charts designed to help youDiscover your unique storyBrainstorm plot ideasStructure a powerful and compelling storyCreate deep emotionally resonant themes in your storiesGain self-assurance and motivation to finish your novelSave you time and frustration by recognizing dead-end ideasPrevent writers block and writing in circlesRestores the joy of writingCreate a powerful outline and an outstanding storyDownriver Writing is a thorough and compact guide to writing a great novel. Written in workbook style Downriver Writing is packed with information examples and exercises to help the writer develop their characters and draft an outline while still leaving plenty of room for pantser inspiration. It reads easily and the five step process flows systematically and seamlessly. After publishing my first novel I found myself going around in circles on the second one. The approach in Downriver Writing has enabled me to forge ahead more quickly and confidently. I cant recommend this book highly enough. Louise S.This step-by-step process to developing and outlining a novel really made a significant impact on my approach to storytelling. With the guidance and resources Jane Ann provides here I have been able to move forward in my plot development with genuine characters and a steadily rising action worthy of an exciting story. I highly recommend this process to any writer. James Weare.