How to Outline a Book: Fiction (2nd Edition) - 2026 - Ebook

Release scheduled for March of 2026. Direct preorder now for bonus swag! 

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The second edition of How to Outline a Book: Fiction by Tenesha L. Curtis is a practical workbook for fiction writers who want clear structure without sacrificing flexibility.

Combining the hands-on accessibility of K.M. Weiland’s Outlining Your Novel Workbook and the structural prowess of Lisa Cron’s Story Genius with a customizable, premise-first system, this volume guides writers from concept to first draft through straightforward exercises focused on character development and plot management. 

Unlike theory-heavy craft books or rigid beat-sheet formulas, Curtis’s approach emphasizes efficiency, adaptability, and real-world application, allowing writers to outline multiple projects in a single workbook and move confidently into drafting for each one.

Designed specifically for new fiction writers, How to Outline a Book: Fiction serves as both a planning tool and a long-term reference for multi-project storytelling support.