Did you know that outlines aren't just for planning your novel? You can actually use an outline to revise as well, and it might just become your revision secret weapon.

This episode is your quick and dirty introduction to reverse outlining. A reverse outline is a versatile tool that you can use to make revision less confusing and overwhelming.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

1. The definition of a reverse outline
2. Why reverse outlines are particularly powerful for pantsers
3. How to use a reverse outline for revision
4. How to use a reverse outline as your revision plan

Sign up for my FREE revision masterclass and finally finish your book. You can learn more about the class here: https://ohwrevisionclass.com/

Ready to register? Choose your session and sign up here:

• Wednesday, May 20th: https://olivia-helps-writers.kit.com/masterclass-may20
• Thursday, May 21st: https://olivia-helps-writers.kit.com/masterclass-may21
• Saturday, May 23rd: https://olivia-helps-writers.kit.com/masterclass-may23
• Tuesday, May 26th: https://olivia-helps-writers.kit.com/masterclass-may26

Choose the session that works for you and I’ll see you there! Can’t make any of them? Register anyway and I’ll send you the replay as soon as we’re done!

If you show up live OR watch the replay within 24 hours, you’ll get my book map template for free!

Here are the resources mentioned in this episode:

• Read more about creating and using a reverse outline in this blog post https://www.oliviahelpswriters.com/blog/reverse-outlining-what-why-and-how
• Want to learn my step-by-step process for creating, analyzing, and using a reverse outline to revise your novel? Join the next round of Reader Ready Revisions here: https://www.oliviahelpswriters.com/reader-ready-revisions
• Have a response to this episode? Hit me up on Instagram @oliviahelpswriters https://instagram.com/oliviahelpswriters

Thanks for listening, keep writing, and keep getting better one word at a time!

For a full transcript of the episode, please visit https://oliviahelpswriters.com/bwp/24.