Outlining your book doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This guide shows you how to use PowerPoint’s card‑based structure to visually organise ideas, shape your storyline, and build a clear manuscript framework. If you want a visual, flexible way to plan your book, this method will transform your writing process.
How to build your manuscript using slides
This guide for members (which is free) is about using the technique of using repositionable slides to design and create the structure and flow of your manuscript. This helps with plotlines, character interactions, consistency and more.
Contents
- Why outlining is such a valuable tool for authors
- Creating your manuscript content in Outline view
- Creating your "cards"
- Formatting your cards
- The benefit of rearranging your cards
- Expanding and collapsing cards
- Create cards from your document
- The benefit of rearranging your cards
- Previewing and polishing
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