In my quest to help writers learn from what they read, imagine my joy at having a guest post on this topic accepted by Jane Friedman, a giant in the industry. I love her site, her ethos, and her advice, so it is with gratitude that I am associated with her in this tiny way.
Take a look, and please like, comment, and what have you. I would love to make her newsletter as a popular post. 🙂

Outlining is a valuable tool at any point in the writing process: just getting started, revising your novel, or writing your summary to query.
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