Outlining My Novel | Multiple POV Book

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4 жыл бұрын

I’m so excited for NaNoWriMo to begin, so I thought it would be helpful to show you the process I use for outlining my novel. This is the same process I use every time I start a new book, and I find it so helpful to get me in the right mindset for writing.
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@HeartBreathings 4 жыл бұрын

I can't believe how long this ended up being, haha, but I hope you find it helpful to get an inside look at my outlining process, step-by-step. Let me know if you want to see a video update when it's completely filled out, or if you want to see more videos on crafting your plot, pacing, and how to write a multiple POV book. Thanks for watching!

@tiffany2tone 4 жыл бұрын

This video is GOLD! Thanks for making it.

@charmaineriley9079 3 жыл бұрын

I like the story threads.

@cassiemerson7789 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful and informative! I was curious what your top clifton strength was? I'm writing a multiple POV right now, and also learning about the clifton strengths and trying to use the information to improve my writing. I am wondering if some of my struggles is not having thought through the multiple POVs enough before I started putting "pen to paper"

@lynnlefay9631 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Do we have the link for the video of what it looks like after it’s completely filled out?

@inesjohnsonwrites 4 жыл бұрын

This sparked so much joy! Color coding, notecards, washi tape, colored pens. Happy place!!!! Yes, please I want to see what this looks like when you're done!!!

@HeartBreathings 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I'm not alone in this!!!❤️

@lifeafterforty007 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see the video on pacing and the completed outline when you get it done. I really feel I learn a lot from your videos. And I love that you are so open about your process and how it's not always easy, and you have doubt and even have a mega successful writing career. It assures me, when I'm having doubts and when I'm struggling with character development for 2 weeks (as an example... haha), that it's okay.

@thoughtfulbeing 4 жыл бұрын

This video was worth every second spent on it... I loved the stationery, the planning and the plotting...

@marciascott7948 4 жыл бұрын

Sarra, I just love it that you're not afraid to share your stories with us piece by piece! I would like to see exactly what a scene is, and exactly what a reaction is. I'm a visual learner so if you could mark in one of your books the beginning of a scene and the end, with the GMC marked in it would be awesome. I hope you can understand what I'm trying to say! xo Marcia

@HeartBreathings 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely makes sense! Great video ideas thank you!!

@23daughters 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see the finished product all filled out and ready to go! Would also love a detailed breakdown of how you structure your scenes, if you're happy to. Thanks for the helpful insight as always ♥

@katiedugan1583 3 жыл бұрын

omg I’m shook because I was scrolling through my KZfaq recommended videos and thought “I wish there was a video to help me write a multiple pov book” and then??? Immediately within seconds saw this 😳😍

@mooneline3664 3 жыл бұрын

writers are talkative and i like it 🙂

@amouramarie 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh! Great idea! Thrift stores often have old planners and diaries. All that wasted stationery makes me sad, but _of course_ - you can just stick some washi over the dates and use it for whatever you want! Yay, cheap stationery!

@kortneyhinton2962 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect Friday night watching - was planning on plotting tonight anyway, and your video came just in time 😊

@SarraCannon 4 жыл бұрын

So glad!!

@KetogenicKim 4 жыл бұрын

I love your 'on stage' reference. I come from a theater background and 'see' and 'hear' my stories in a theater or visual format. I'm such a beginner, but loooove it. Thank you for explaining all of this 💗

@sarahkiernan9198 8 ай бұрын

starting nanowrimo this year, i'm from London, UK. thank you for posting this, I have three POVS in my novel and this is my first time completing nanowrimo and a novel.

@shelleyannefogarty9436 4 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos but this has breathed life back into my writing that I had given up on. So, for saving my inner writer who was dying slowly, thank you so very much. Now it is time to go do the courses of yours that I have already purchased. I am so excited to get started on my writing again, this feeling I have not had for so very long.

@natali8186 3 жыл бұрын

this genuinely motivated me to get tons of colorful stickers, notes, and pens so i can do this all day lmao love your dedication

@TaylorJohnsonArt 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful insights into your process - thank you for sharing this. PleasepleasePLEASE do make a video on pacing! That is something that I struggle horribly with, but would love to get better at...Any thoughts you have on it, I'd love to hear!!

@HeartBreathings 4 жыл бұрын

Great! I'll add it to my list. It's so tricky, but I will hopefully have a few good tips to share!

@princesscake70 4 жыл бұрын

It's really cool you share all this stuff. I find most authors covet their process and you are refreshingly open about it. I also can tell you've woven in elements that allow you to enjoy the outlining process. Thank you Sarra for be so generous in sharing your writerly life. I don't think I'll get to meet you! We just moved out of Summerville. A

@Ozuzu08 3 жыл бұрын

I love this. I’m just starting to write and I gave up in the beginning but after viewing this video it gave me hope❤️.

@saravallejo3399 4 жыл бұрын

I can't finish watching now, but first of all, omg yay stationery! And those cheat sheet cards are a brilliant idea that I think I need to do for myself. Genius!

@FlagPam 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, if you created a class for plotting/craft like you did your bootcamp and Thrive, I would sign up in an eyeblink.

@XXauraiXX 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! My nano project has multiple povs and I am lost trying to outline for all of them. This is so useful

@laqueishamalone8251 2 жыл бұрын

This was the most helpful outline I've seen and I can't wait to play with using these tactics. I'm going to use it on my old novels first to practice by reading through and seeing where things lay and then start on a new one. Thanks again.

@TheMedcoder 2 жыл бұрын

Clever idea!

@joelysue 4 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing your process! I’m going to try and do something like this again. I’d love to see an old one (or this one when it’s finished) with all the stickers and colors written out.

@hayleehaux2458 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this so thank you for the longer more detailed vid!!!! 🖤

@dianesmith2302 4 жыл бұрын

Loved watching this especially since my current WIP has many POV characters!

@shannavoss763 2 жыл бұрын

You are my spirit animal. Thank you for sharing! Going shopping now!

@tabathapeterson5773 4 жыл бұрын

I love this!! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos!! More videos on everything they really help me!!

@priyadestiny7880 3 жыл бұрын

💖💖💖💖 I love your video and you taking your time to explain in details is worth it to watch!!!! Love it!!!!

@savinascheil6662 4 жыл бұрын

It is a great help, thank you for being open and honest about your work process and useful visual way.

@alishalegrand6139 3 жыл бұрын

That is so pretty I’m so glad I got to see that spoiler a little bit it’s such a pretty colour

@yolinalaeremans9114 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! You inspire me to try and outline in a way that I want to try it and tweak it to create a system that works for me. ❤️🙏🏻

@jenniferevelynhayes 4 жыл бұрын

Loved every minute of this! And you know I love every bit of the crafty-creativity you bring to your plotting and planning. YES to more video updates as you continue through this process and YES to more writing craft videos on pacing, etc!

@traceyh6224 4 жыл бұрын

This is super interesting, and I can see adopting some of these things in my own process. I would absolutely love to see the filled in version!

@SarahMJordan 4 жыл бұрын

I love how organized you are! It so inspiring 💚 thanks for being so generous and sharing your process.

@charissefletcher6728 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you sharing this process Sara. Very informational and inspirational. The best part was you sharing your tools and the relevance behind each tool

@SonjasMaschensalat 4 жыл бұрын

So very helpful! Thank you! I would be happy too see the finished outline.

@shanondowling487 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see more on pacing your novel. Thank you so much for your plotting videos. They are super helpful.

@cgelmore488 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching you- I have been burned out- but you and your video's have helped me get into the joy of writing again :-) TY!

@sammisans2972 4 жыл бұрын

I love how organized you are! I am an extreme planner of everything so it makes my heart happy to get new planning ideas.

@TJames1081 4 жыл бұрын

This video is really awesome. you have inspired me and helped me with my own process. Thank you!!!

@jocelyneandersen 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this. Yes! Definitely more videos on craft!

@sovereign_soul_starseed Жыл бұрын

44:55 Love this idea so much. Thanks, Sarra!

@AmberSpectrum 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m gonna watch your plot series to help me outline my NaNoWriMo project.

@FlagPam 4 жыл бұрын

This was such a great vid! Thank you! I would love, love, love more craft videos.

@suzisaintjames 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I learned so much about the writing process. I would love to see your progress each step of the way. 💝☀🌵

@joannaholden943 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely want to see a Part 2 of this! PLEASE!!!

@teganevans3557 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have enjoyed many of your videos but what I love about this one is seeing how fun the plotting and planning process an be! I am an absolute planner nerd too and seeing this just made me excited to plan, plan, plan!

@KatharineFrancis 4 жыл бұрын

Haha holy crap you go all out with outlining like me! I love me some colored pens, markers, and cards. I also highlight too.

@lisaw1085 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks so much for continuing to share your process! I'd love to see the update and another video on scenes/ goal- motivation- conflict. I really appreciate your craft videos ❤

@kimberlymiller566 3 жыл бұрын

This was soo helpful!! Plotting/organizing doesn't come naturally to me, but I'm not getting anywhere flying by the seat of my pants either. Because you gave such a great in-depth look at your creative process and tools, I feel like I have what I need to adapt and figure out how to make it work for me, and now plotting/organizing looks FUN not daunting - thank you so much!! I'm all about the stickers/washi/colors, so this makes me excited to see how to use them in getting a handle on my writing projects. Loving your videos!

@jessicabeaver 4 жыл бұрын

I've been so excited about this since you mentioned it in last week's video. Like a crazy woman, I've checked for it every day 😀. Off to finish watching...

@lauraw1568 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on what this looks like all filled out! Thanks for taking the time to film this!

@garland3688 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!!!

@tinacrump458 4 жыл бұрын

Love this type of video!

@caseykaiser3313 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so therapeutic to watch

@KatAdVictoriam 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your in depth videos on plotting and planning. I love seeing someone like myself who clearly loves office supplies and handwritten organization for stories versus strictly digital (though I also do it on my writing app also). I must also point out -- Unintentional ASMR watching this :) I appreciate your email newsletter and I hope to eventually have enough funds to take your courses. Thank you for these. You have put out so much very helpful content as I'm doing 2 novels simultaneously.

@kellymallett491 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video!! Seeing how everything works together helped so much. I love your videos on all things writing and craft. Please post an update on the complete outline and would love to see video on pacing

@jeanetteclintonridgegarden 4 жыл бұрын

I learned so much from this video, thank you so much for sharing!

@KristenKingWrites 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, Sarra! I realized that I’ve actually been using a similar process to organize and outline my nonfiction books. I like to get as many details down in the outline as possible so I know what I’m writing when I sit down. I’m really glad to have watched this because now I actually feel a bit more comfortable about the idea of writing fiction at some point, too. Thank you!

@JaNeseDixon 4 жыл бұрын

I'm the same. Plotting, organizing, researching, etc are how I get in the zone. I'd love to see the final version.

@kailahmom1 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I would love to see an update when it's all filled out. I may implement some of these ideas for my own plotting/outlining. Tfs.

@marylundholm 4 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see it all filled out!

@Quietcloud 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I LOVE your process. I"m a huge Happy Planner nerd and I'm also embarking on a multiple pov Nanowrimo book so this was SO timely! Thanks.

@banda2323 4 жыл бұрын

What an interesting process! Makes me want to sit down and plan something to write. I would love for you to share more.

@CanyonHolgate 4 жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic video! I really learned some useful ideas for outlining and plotting my novel. Thank you! I would love to see this once you’ve outlined & plotted this book, so a follow up video would be great!

@katsmith8263 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I want to see how it turned out!

@JenniferHart19 4 жыл бұрын

You are my spirit animal!

@DebEckmier 4 жыл бұрын

This is great!! And yes I'd like to see more later

@lynnbalabanos7092 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you start at the beginning and then go to the end and find a way they can meet in the middle. That's a great tip! Thank you so much for this video. I'd love to see how it comes out in November and how the story changed.

@tinaeden8466 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see your completed plotting notebook. Love this video and getting ready to try this method. 😊

@mathildehirth8408 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am the same with colors and organization!

@salmahmohamed6048 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for sharing how you do your outline plotting. I'm working on a story with three, maybe four POV max and was kind of in the dark as to how to keep track of everything. This video is brilliant! Thank you again! Oh and I'm SO going to start using more colour coding, colour pens, etc.. just makes it so much easier to keep track of everyone! God Bless & All the best with NaNoWriMo!

@thewrestlingchick-tamara 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time for creating this video. Love from Detroit Michigan✌

@turquoisebunny 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and helpful video, thanks for sharing your process with us!

@therj802 4 жыл бұрын

(54:30-55:05) I needed to hear this. Thank you Sara!

@brianna3398 2 жыл бұрын

i’m two years late to this video but i just wanted to say i sat through this whole video and it helped me soo much !!

@adriennedunning9192 4 жыл бұрын

Would absolutely love more craft videos!!

@ccaw5785 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I'd love to see more videos about craft.

@nancynurse4552 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great video. Considering writing my first novel even if it is only for myself. This gave me tools to help relieve some of the anxiety about starting. Also, LOVE the white, grey, black, and purple color combination on the plot outline page.💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤

@lauramiller8175 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this. You're so inspiring ... you make me think I can write too!

@jenalang6065 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm learning so much and am excited to plot my WIP in my Happy Planner. I'd love to see the pages all filled out too...and a video about pacing.

@IvanaFeniks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you a lot for sharing this video. I would trying this method for my next book. Prefect organization and colorcoding ideas.

@elizalagonia1049 4 жыл бұрын

You actually helped me adapt my editing process. It's not exactly the same, but I use a similar process. I outline a little differently, but what you said about outlining and then being open to change is very much how I do it. I know things are going to change and if something changes with the characters I don't want to dismiss it because it's not on the outline. I'd love to see more of your outlining process when you get a chance to go into it.

@kristenbradleyswritingjour7652 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this video, thank you x

@nohanabil6887 4 жыл бұрын

I came here to the channel while looking for Kanban board illustrations, been here for a week now checking more content :D loving the channel, loving YOU Best, cheers from Egypt

@ThatGirlChelee 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! After nano I would love to see the completed outline

@johannafluegge2597 4 жыл бұрын

You are speaking my OCD language with all this organizing, thank you for showing us your process. Would love to see the finished planner

@marthalowery1608 4 жыл бұрын

This is phenomenal! I had had an idea for a multi series novel for some time now. I looked into a Book in a Month years ago, but didn't go anywhere with it. This adds so much more clarity to the process. I believe I can do this now. Well, not right now, I have to think about all of it first...

@snack528 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see an update and also videos about pacing. I am currently writing a book with three POVs and I had gotten stuck because one of my main characters is awfully quiet. This video helped me a lot. Thank you for sharing your process Sarra. Kind regards, Claire.

@DawnMontgomeryAuthor 4 жыл бұрын

The TUL metallics are also amazing for black paper! That stamper with the adhesive...I need to know where you got it! I desperately need it in my life!

@HeartBreathings 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea!! I want to try the TUL pens! They have a rose gold right??😳 I got the stamper at Jetpens. www.jetpens.com/Nichiban-Tenori-Adhesive-Stamp-Pink/pd/10808

@charlie.cummings 4 жыл бұрын

This video has kick started my Saturday. The novel I am writing for NaNoWriMo only has 2 or 3 POVs at most. But the other two points of view are there to cover scenes where the main POV isn't present. Interesting insight of your process! ❤ I need to finish the character sheets for the main characters; and do an over arching outline. 🙂

@jenniferrux7722 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see this all filled out.

@beautifulpinkqueen8073 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I love watching your videos and this inspired me to make a novel planner I'm obsessed with planners thanks for this video would love to see the final paper

@GraphxxGrrrl 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see how it looks once it's filled out! Also, this seems like a really great technique for avoiding writer's block.

@camocrafts9887 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I was thinking that this set up might be pretty cool as a kit for my mom for Christmas. Can you please let me know where you got the plotting guide and what cheat sheet you use. Absolutely love it. I don't write and some how the setup makes me want to plan a novel haha.

@tamidawn8383 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this! amazing😎 . Would love to see the end product, and craft.

@emilyvbr1878 4 жыл бұрын

Love this

@linseyewing3000 4 жыл бұрын

Would 💜 to see the final project in all its messy glory at the end of November!

@luannastewart1631 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see an "after" of your plotting. I'm getting organized for NaNo, during which I'll be finishing the second book in my series, and am trying to be more of a plotter than a pantser in order to speed up my writing process.