Fiction Book Outline Template

 Write down as many titles as you can think of. You don't have to set this in stone right away. Use a focus group for feedback on your title(s). 

Take some notes on how you would like your cover to look. What other book covers inspire you?

First draft

Second draft

Third draft

Edits

Four draft

Edits

Publish

Set the location for your book. Are there multiple locations? Include the year, month, season(s). Is your book one day, one week, a month, a year, over many years? 

What is the storyline of your book? How does it begin? End? What is the main character trying to accomplish? Is your book written from one point of view or multiple?

Describe your main character in as much detail as you can.

Describe supporting characters. Do not introduce too many characters as it can become confusing to your reader.

Write down some keys points on how the story begins and how you will introduce your characters. How will your first few chapters captivate your reader?

This is usually the climax of the story. 

What conflict(s) does your main character face?

How does your story end? Happy? Sad? To be continued? Up to your readers imagination. Brainstorm some ideas and think about the last sentence of your story. Does it capture your reader?

Some authors like to include Easter Eggs that relate to their own lives. A character's name, song on a radio, storyline location, favorite tv shows or movies, etc. These can make your book feel really personal to you. 

Map out the key points of each chapter. This will help you overcome missing holes in your story and keep you focused and organized.