Whether you’re starting a standalone novel or book one of a series, do you know if your plot is built on a strong enough structure to keep readers hooked until the final page?

No? Not sure? Then you need a creative framework built around how the human brain naturally processes a story. Join us and create that framework in Fictionary’s Outline Your Novel course.

Course Details

• Duration: 8 Weeks (Starting Sept 8)
• Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Format: Live interactive workshops
• Recommended Text: Secrets to Outlining a Novel by K. Stanley and L. Cooke
• The Fictionary Membership: This course is part of our membership program. It gives you access to all our courses (both live and pre-recored).

What Makes the Outline Your Novel Course Different

Unlike traditional writing programs that force you into cookie-cutter templates, this course provides a dynamic method designed for plotters and pantsers alike, whether you are writing a standalone book or an installment in a series.

• The Non-Linear Secret: Built directly on the methodology from the textbook Secrets to Outlining a Novel by K. Stanley and L. Cooke, you won’t map out your story sequentially. Instead, you’ll ignite your imagination by outlining the 5 core Story Arc scenes out of order first, starting with Plot Point 1, to eliminate writer’s block before it happens.
• The Skeleton Blurb Engine: You’ll anchor your story on a razor-sharp, one-sentence foundation that links your protagonist, an external addressable goal, and high stakes to ensure your story keeps its promise to the reader.
• Micro-Level Scene Precision: We don’t just stay at the high-level plot. Using Fictionary’s 38 Story Elements, you’ll learn how to outline individual scenes like mini-stories, complete with POV goals, entry hooks, and tension-packed exit hooks.
• Live, Safe, & Practical Coaching: Learn in real-time with a certified Fictionary StoryCoach editor in a live, unrecorded environment where you can safely share work, ask questions, and make tangible weekly progress.

How to Join

You don’t need a long-term commitment to start building a structurally sound manuscript. You can access this 8-week course for free by signing up for a 30-Day Free Trial of the Fictionary community. You get the first 4 weeks of the course on us.