Episode 4 | Outlining Your Novel: From Idea to Structure | Writing Vlog for Historical Fantasy

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In this video, I share my process for outlining my new historical fantasy romance novel inspired by "Scarborough Fair" and "The Elfin Knight." Discover my approach to building a strong story foundation and how I integrate themes, structure, and subplots.

📚 In this episode:

- The importance of having a solid theme: Doing impossible things for the ones we love and realizing the effort is what matters most
- Understanding the “promises, progress, and payoff” structure by Brandon Sanderson
- How I outline my novel: Creating a chapter structure and planning each chapter incorporating overall plot and subplots into the outline

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I'm a 30-year-old mom of four balancing homemaker life with my dream of becoming a published author. I write with my husband, play the harp and piano, and have a background in ballet. Join me on this exciting journey!

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