#FebOutlining What idea, character, scene, or theme was the seed of your story? What made you want to keep developing out from that point? How has that seed idea changed since you first had it?
February 3, 2026 at 12:33 PM
#FebOutlining What idea, character, scene, or theme was the seed of your story? What made you want to keep developing out from that point? How has that seed idea changed since you first had it?
#FebOutlining
"Should I wear shoes or boots to the event, Klein?" asked Alexander, who was considering a blue ribbon against a white one.
"I think you have more pressing concerns, sir," answered Klein, handing him his pistol.
"Should I wear shoes or boots to the event, Klein?" asked Alexander, who was considering a blue ribbon against a white one.
"I think you have more pressing concerns, sir," answered Klein, handing him his pistol.
#FebOutlining Do a voice test for one of your main characters! Write a skeet-length snippet of prose on one of the following prompts:
* Shoe
* Wound
* Flash
* Found
* Trash
* Radiant
* Shoe
* Wound
* Flash
* Found
* Trash
* Radiant
February 24, 2026 at 10:25 PM
#FebOutlining
"Should I wear shoes or boots to the event, Klein?" asked Alexander, who was considering a blue ribbon against a white one.
"I think you have more pressing concerns, sir," answered Klein, handing him his pistol.
"Should I wear shoes or boots to the event, Klein?" asked Alexander, who was considering a blue ribbon against a white one.
"I think you have more pressing concerns, sir," answered Klein, handing him his pistol.
#FebOutlining Do you make playlists for your works in progress? What are some important songs for your current WIP?
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 PM
#FebOutlining Do you make playlists for your works in progress? What are some important songs for your current WIP?
#FebOutlining I use both a classic beat sheet following K. M. Weiland's story structure, which uses 3-Act Structure. Once I identify the major plot beats, I fill in the gaps with a basic scenes list.
#FebOutlining What's your outlining process? Do you use a classic beat sheet (e.g. seven-point structure, romance structure, hero's journey)? Do you use the snowflake method (establish key events, then build the complexity and logic)? Do you use spreadsheets, or index cards, or maps with red string?
February 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
#FebOutlining I use both a classic beat sheet following K. M. Weiland's story structure, which uses 3-Act Structure. Once I identify the major plot beats, I fill in the gaps with a basic scenes list.
#FebOutlining
Well, my horrible little shit (affectionate) is undeniably descended from that horrible little shit (derogatory), D'Artagnan.
I also feel like I'm working through some angst I have about the historical/historical romance fandoms. +
Well, my horrible little shit (affectionate) is undeniably descended from that horrible little shit (derogatory), D'Artagnan.
I also feel like I'm working through some angst I have about the historical/historical romance fandoms. +
#FebOutlining What are some works that you feel like you're writing in conversation with? These could be comp titles, but they could also be works that you're pushing against--works that are doing something really different from what you're doing. What about these works makes you want to write?
February 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
#FebOutlining
Well, my horrible little shit (affectionate) is undeniably descended from that horrible little shit (derogatory), D'Artagnan.
I also feel like I'm working through some angst I have about the historical/historical romance fandoms. +
Well, my horrible little shit (affectionate) is undeniably descended from that horrible little shit (derogatory), D'Artagnan.
I also feel like I'm working through some angst I have about the historical/historical romance fandoms. +
#FebOutlining What are you researching as you work on your current WIP(s)? What are some good resources you've found so far on these topics? How do you keep track of information you've found?
February 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
#FebOutlining What are you researching as you work on your current WIP(s)? What are some good resources you've found so far on these topics? How do you keep track of information you've found?
I'm so happy to see so many people already participating in #FebOutlining! It always feels like outlining and prewriting are some of the loneliest parts of writing, when your work isn't yet presentable enough to share with anyone--and it's been so inspiring to be doing this as part of a community. 💚
February 3, 2026 at 6:19 PM
I'm so happy to see so many people already participating in #FebOutlining! It always feels like outlining and prewriting are some of the loneliest parts of writing, when your work isn't yet presentable enough to share with anyone--and it's been so inspiring to be doing this as part of a community. 💚
#FebOutlining What does the main setting--or settings--of your project look like? Share some inspirational pictures, if you have them! (Please remember to use alt text.)
February 17, 2026 at 12:32 PM
#FebOutlining What does the main setting--or settings--of your project look like? Share some inspirational pictures, if you have them! (Please remember to use alt text.)
#FebOutlining How does your current project represent a continuation of what you've already created? In what ways does it represent a new direction? How do you hope you'll grow as a writer while you're working on this WIP?
February 22, 2026 at 2:21 PM
#FebOutlining How does your current project represent a continuation of what you've already created? In what ways does it represent a new direction? How do you hope you'll grow as a writer while you're working on this WIP?
Happy February! What project or projects are you planning to work on for #FebOutlining? What state are they currently in? What are you hoping to accomplish by the end of the month? (If you're past the outlining/prewriting stage, what work were you outlining or prewriting most recently?)
February 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Happy February! What project or projects are you planning to work on for #FebOutlining? What state are they currently in? What are you hoping to accomplish by the end of the month? (If you're past the outlining/prewriting stage, what work were you outlining or prewriting most recently?)
#FebOutlining I have some trusted writer friends who I have brainstorming sessions with. I don't normally share my outlines with them, but bouncing around ideas really helps refine them and also makes the pursuit of writing feel much less lonely.
#FebOutlining Do you have anyone with whom you share your work while you're in the outlining or prewriting stage? Or do you prefer not to let anyone see until you have some prose on the page?
February 26, 2026 at 12:51 PM
#FebOutlining I have some trusted writer friends who I have brainstorming sessions with. I don't normally share my outlines with them, but bouncing around ideas really helps refine them and also makes the pursuit of writing feel much less lonely.
We are MAKING THIS HAPPEN! #FebOutlining is a chance to talk about your prewriting/outlining process, with daily discussion prompts--and for those of us who are at the prewriting/outlining stage of our projects, there will be weekly check-ins to talk about progress and vent. Looking forward to it!
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We are MAKING THIS HAPPEN! #FebOutlining is a chance to talk about your prewriting/outlining process, with daily discussion prompts--and for those of us who are at the prewriting/outlining stage of our projects, there will be weekly check-ins to talk about progress and vent. Looking forward to it!
#FebOutlining starts tomorrow! Here's the prompt list:
1. Project Overview
2. Outlining Process
3. Seeds
4. Names
5. Playlists
6. Works in Conversation
7. Check-In
8. Character Profiles
9. Fancasts
10. Art
11. Maps
12. Research
13. Moodboards
14. Check-In
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1. Project Overview
2. Outlining Process
3. Seeds
4. Names
5. Playlists
6. Works in Conversation
7. Check-In
8. Character Profiles
9. Fancasts
10. Art
11. Maps
12. Research
13. Moodboards
14. Check-In
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We are MAKING THIS HAPPEN! #FebOutlining is a chance to talk about your prewriting/outlining process, with daily discussion prompts--and for those of us who are at the prewriting/outlining stage of our projects, there will be weekly check-ins to talk about progress and vent. Looking forward to it!
January 31, 2026 at 9:35 PM
#FebOutlining starts tomorrow! Here's the prompt list:
1. Project Overview
2. Outlining Process
3. Seeds
4. Names
5. Playlists
6. Works in Conversation
7. Check-In
8. Character Profiles
9. Fancasts
10. Art
11. Maps
12. Research
13. Moodboards
14. Check-In
(1/2)
1. Project Overview
2. Outlining Process
3. Seeds
4. Names
5. Playlists
6. Works in Conversation
7. Check-In
8. Character Profiles
9. Fancasts
10. Art
11. Maps
12. Research
13. Moodboards
14. Check-In
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#FebOutlining There are two tried and true techniques that I use:
1. Talking with friends to brainstorm ideas
2. Taking a shower
Occasionally, driving a familiar route or washing the dishes works, too.
1. Talking with friends to brainstorm ideas
2. Taking a shower
Occasionally, driving a familiar route or washing the dishes works, too.
#FebOutlining How do you solve problems when they arise during outlining/prewriting? Do you talk to a rubber duck, or get feedback from a trusted friend? Do you undo your work to a point before the problem and try again, or do you push through and hope the problem solves itself when you draft?
February 23, 2026 at 1:26 PM
#FebOutlining There are two tried and true techniques that I use:
1. Talking with friends to brainstorm ideas
2. Taking a shower
Occasionally, driving a familiar route or washing the dishes works, too.
1. Talking with friends to brainstorm ideas
2. Taking a shower
Occasionally, driving a familiar route or washing the dishes works, too.
#FebOutlining How do you manage timelines--not just for your story, but for the things that happened before it (and possibly the things that will happen after it)?
February 18, 2026 at 12:23 PM
#FebOutlining How do you manage timelines--not just for your story, but for the things that happened before it (and possibly the things that will happen after it)?
#FebOutlining Do you make moodboards for your WIPs? Do you have a few inspiring pictures for your current project? Share them here! (Please remember to use alt text.)
February 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM
#FebOutlining Do you make moodboards for your WIPs? Do you have a few inspiring pictures for your current project? Share them here! (Please remember to use alt text.)
#FebOutlining Do you make maps to help you plan politics, journeys, or landscapes? If you have a draft map, share it here! (Please remember to use alt text.)
February 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
#FebOutlining Do you make maps to help you plan politics, journeys, or landscapes? If you have a draft map, share it here! (Please remember to use alt text.)
#FebOutlining Show us a sample of your outline in progress! What are you especially proud of? What do you think is noteworthy about how you've put it together?
February 19, 2026 at 1:57 PM
#FebOutlining Show us a sample of your outline in progress! What are you especially proud of? What do you think is noteworthy about how you've put it together?
#FebOutlining What's your outlining process? Do you use a classic beat sheet (e.g. seven-point structure, romance structure, hero's journey)? Do you use the snowflake method (establish key events, then build the complexity and logic)? Do you use spreadsheets, or index cards, or maps with red string?
February 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM
#FebOutlining What's your outlining process? Do you use a classic beat sheet (e.g. seven-point structure, romance structure, hero's journey)? Do you use the snowflake method (establish key events, then build the complexity and logic)? Do you use spreadsheets, or index cards, or maps with red string?
#FebOutlining Do you have anyone with whom you share your work while you're in the outlining or prewriting stage? Or do you prefer not to let anyone see until you have some prose on the page?
February 26, 2026 at 12:41 PM
#FebOutlining Do you have anyone with whom you share your work while you're in the outlining or prewriting stage? Or do you prefer not to let anyone see until you have some prose on the page?
#FebOutlining Do you make fancasts for your characters? Who are some of the people you'd cast in your current project(s)?
February 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
#FebOutlining Do you make fancasts for your characters? Who are some of the people you'd cast in your current project(s)?
#FebOutlining MageWIP started out as a college AU of characters from my Vampire: the Masquerade game. 😂 I wanted to explore their relationship in a context outside of the game, but they ended up taking on personalities of their own, becoming their own, unique characters.
#FebOutlining What idea, character, scene, or theme was the seed of your story? What made you want to keep developing out from that point? How has that seed idea changed since you first had it?
February 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
#FebOutlining MageWIP started out as a college AU of characters from my Vampire: the Masquerade game. 😂 I wanted to explore their relationship in a context outside of the game, but they ended up taking on personalities of their own, becoming their own, unique characters.
#FebOutlining Do you make or commission art of your characters? Use dollmakers to build their looks? Share the art here! (Please remember to use alt text, and Do Not share AI-generated art; we don't do slop in these parts.)
February 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
#FebOutlining Do you make or commission art of your characters? Use dollmakers to build their looks? Share the art here! (Please remember to use alt text, and Do Not share AI-generated art; we don't do slop in these parts.)
#FebOutlining Do you build character profiles as part of your prewriting? How do you do it--character development worksheets, character sheets from a tabletop roleplaying game, spreadsheets to make sure you remember what color everyone's eyes are?
February 8, 2026 at 1:29 PM
#FebOutlining Do you build character profiles as part of your prewriting? How do you do it--character development worksheets, character sheets from a tabletop roleplaying game, spreadsheets to make sure you remember what color everyone's eyes are?
#FebOutlining MageWIP is set on Earth, so I'll use whatever already exists. For any fictional locations, I name them following typical naming conventions for similar existing locations on Earth, whether that's a city or a school or a café.
Usually, I make up names as I need them.
Usually, I make up names as I need them.
#FebOutlining How do you come up with names for people, places, and things? Do you build a conlang to use as a basis, or set yourself some linguistic rules, or borrow from existing Earth names? Do you make a list of possible names ahead of time, or make up each name as you need it?
February 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM
#FebOutlining MageWIP is set on Earth, so I'll use whatever already exists. For any fictional locations, I name them following typical naming conventions for similar existing locations on Earth, whether that's a city or a school or a café.
Usually, I make up names as I need them.
Usually, I make up names as I need them.