A blog full of tips and tricks about writing, and how to get better at it. I have some experience on all areas of the outlining spectrum. My first novel I wrote with no outline. It worked only slightly better than my first novel. By the time I wrote my third novel, I knew what I was doing with an outline. As to how I actually create an outline; I start with the idea.

Have you ever thought about your target audience? Who are you writing to and for? Is your novel for everyone? Or have you narrowed it down to a specific group or even a specific person? Knowing who you are writing for is fundamental when it comes to your writing. Find Time to Write a Book by Killing Your Distractions. Someone is at the door.

On February 20, 2011. Look here every Saturday for a weekly writing exercise that will get you warmed up and inspired to return to your novel. Who knows, it could turn out to be your next short story or even the next chapter of your novel! When you complete the exercise, share it with us by posting it on our blog as a comment. On February 12, 2011.