This outline is based on William Victor, S.L., Novel Outline Summary.

Here is an easy list of questions or guidelines I’ve used from the point I’ve written my story titled, Thorns of Angels. Though there is a time I’ve neglected this outline for a more simpler structure, like a basic summary of the whole novel – yes, I do write the whole main plot story in a three-page summary sometimes – but I always come back to this because of how direct and clean it is.

So, for those who are planning to write a novel in the future, I hope this pointer and guideline would help you.

A. Who will be your main character?

This is an easy enough question to answer.  A story can’t be without its hero or heroine. They are the cherry on top of the sundae. But never neglect to add details. Get to know your character first. That way you’ll likely understand how he/she would respond in the story you’re writing.

It’s a lot like profiling.