In the last episode, I shared the first 3 things I do before I even consider outlining. In today's episode, I'm sharing the next 3 things that I do (plus a bonus one).

These help me establish the foundation for my story, so that when I sit down to write, I know the essentials. This ensures I don't write an outline that I'm dissatisfied with 3 scenes into writing my first draft.

Today, I'll be sharing how I...

1. Choose the best answers to my many questions
2. Establish character arcs
3. Pick a theme
4. A fun bonus step that I've just started doing

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