
How to Outline Your Fantasy Novel (The Hourglass Method)
About this episode
In over 12 years of writing fantasy novels, the Hourglass Outlining Method is the single most useful tool I’ve developed.
It’s the main reason why I’ve been able to publish my four fantasy novels, and I’ve also seen this method create amazing results for the 35 writers who’ve done my 7-week Fantasy Outlining Bootcamp.
“This course was revelatory for me, and it was by far the best decision I’ve ever made in my writing journey.” - Matt Fagan
“This is the best investment I’ve ever made in my writing.” - Christine
“It has been immensely helpful in ways that I couldn’t even imagine.” - Steph
So in this podcast, I’m going to show you how to use the Hourglass Outlining Method to plan your fantasy book, so that you can write captivating characters and gripping plots — along with enjoying a few other storytelling advantages that you might not expect.
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