tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706180.post607969190364289306..comments2024-03-05T15:38:56.941-05:00Comments on wordswimmer: On OutliningBruce Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13184015349784934372noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706180.post-18927765571989211252015-12-21T10:52:20.108-05:002015-12-21T10:52:20.108-05:00Bobbi, I love your idea of using an outline like a...Bobbi, I love your idea of using an outline like a map, mostly because in creating a map you have the ability to choose whether to stay on the path or veer off into unknown territory (but still find your way back to the main path). I'll try to think of outlining in this way with my current project, and hope I don't get sidetracked or lost in the process. Thanks for sharing (and for your Bruce Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184015349784934372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706180.post-54414608724943058812015-12-21T10:07:59.703-05:002015-12-21T10:07:59.703-05:00I always outline, although there's nothing for...I always outline, although there's nothing formal about it. And, it's never fixed in stone. Rather, it tends to be organic as the writing process. But because I have to weave so many points together (historical facts and setting with my own characters and motivations), I need a map to make sure I am staying on track! A very nice discussion!Bobbi Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175232103842324895noreply@blogger.com