Outline Development
Like all great design, true genius starts with your blueprint.
Service
Outline Development
Cost
From $1.2k
Details
Comments inserted throughout your outline, plus extensive audio notes.
Whether you've got an existing draft that needs help or you're still in the story ideation phase, outline development pressure tests your ideas and execution, and highlights new, untapped opportunities. This process is also useful for writers who've undergone a full manuscript edit, and desire further guidance as they map out their next draft. Outlines don't need to be perfect, or polished. A 5k - 10k word synopsis is all we need to get started.
Outline Development FAQs
Please send me the following:
- A scene or chapter breakdown, or synopsis of the story. Depending on the length and complexity of the book, it’s best to aim for 5k to 10k words.
Optional:
- Character profiles
- Plot timeline
- Sample chapter
- Description of genre and target readership
- For series novels, a description of the books before/after this installment.
Once you’ve submitted your document(s), I will advise if I require more (or sometimes less) information and offer a quote and timeline for the edit.
You can also check out my free outline template and detailed description of the process.
Audio recordings are both intensive and expansive, covering the equivalent of a 15k to 20k word written report. After many years of providing this service, I’ve discovered that voice recordings (paired with detailed written notes) are the perfect combination for sharing feedback and new ideas.
Yes, in addition to spoken feedback I will insert comments throughout your outline, to provide scene-specific feedback.
Outline development isn’t as time-consuming as a full manuscript edit, so I can usually complete the process within 2-3 weeks of receiving the documents.
My primary aim is to ensure that the process leaves you feeling excited and motivated, versus overwhelmed. After the edit has been completed, I’m available to answer questions as you work through the feedback. If you’d like me to re-assess your updated story, I categorize that as a new job and will propose a suitable fee for the work.
“I’ve found it so valuable that you highlighted the structural flaws now, rather than after I’d written and polished an entire manuscript! And I really like your voice messages. They allow you to provide so much more detail than you could in writing.”
Justine Ward, Debut Author
Feel free to either complete one of the contact forms on this site, or you can email me direct at cate (at) catehogan (dot) com.
Magic awaits...
“My book is being published… and I couldn’t have done it without you.”
Rosie Pizza, Debut Author
I'd like to discuss my project
Now is the time to discover the full potential of your writing.
Feel free to send your current draft or outline to cate (at) catehogan (dot) com, or simply start the conversation by submitting your contact details.
