Kill the Plot, Bring Life to the Story

How outlining can keep you from writing a great story

Roy Alan
Roy Alan
Jun 27, 2020 · 5 min read
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You have a wonderful idea, whip out your notebook, and instantly begin taking notes. You detail the characters, name them, provide a wardrobe they’ll have through the story. You jot down the places, the events, the dialogue. The internet provides you graphs and photos of narrative arcs and story circles. You…