#118: Before You Outline: 3 Core Foundations To Build First

When it comes to structuring your story, there's no one-size-fits-all. Some writers wing it all the way, others craft meticulous outlines before they write. Both can produce stunning results.

But what's often missing in the I'll just wing it approach, and even in the most detailed outlines, are essential foundations that make a story work. 

In this episode, we'll explore 3 foundational elements to explore before you outline.

If you're a panster, you'll love the exploratory nature of these foundations. And if you're a plotter, you'll build a deeper, richer, stronger outline.

In this episode, you'll;

• Focus and expand your story idea
• Land your setting, and;
• Get  to know your main cast of characters' desires,  beliefs, and fears. 

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