Outline Development

Your Manuscript’s Roadmap

A structured roadmap to guide your manuscript from idea to fully realized book, giving you clarity, direction, and momentum every step of the way.

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I get it…

You feel overwhelmed by ideas but paralyzed when it comes to shaping them into a coherent book.

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Without a clear outline, you risk wasting time writing hundreds of pages that ultimately don’t hold together.

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The lack of structure makes you doubt your ability to finish or produce something worthy of publication.

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Agents, publishers, and readers can spot a book with no clear throughline—leaving your work overlooked.

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You can write a book you’re incredibly proud of.

You just need someone with industry experience and a passion for helping people tell their stories.

Outline development gives your manuscript direction and momentum by creating a clear roadmap from concept to finished book. Instead of feeling lost in a sea of ideas, you’ll receive expert guidance to structure your content, define key messages, and set achievable writing milestones.

From chapter organization and logical flow to pacing and audience alignment, this process ensures your book has a strong foundation that supports every idea you want to convey. With a detailed, actionable outline, you’ll move forward with confidence, avoiding wasted effort and staying focused on what truly matters.

The result is a manuscript framework that empowers you to write efficiently and strategically—turning a jumble of ideas into a coherent, high-impact book.

My outline development charts your manuscript’s path.

It provides a clear, actionable roadmap that organizes your ideas, highlights key messages, and gives you the confidence to move forward efficiently.

Outline Development Includes

  • Discovery Call

    This call is more than just logistics and scheduling; it’s where I get to know you, your goals, your challenges, and your publishing dreams, so the edit is deeply aligned with your vision.

  • One-on-One Calls

    Sixty-minute video sessions where we walk through book structure options, brainstorm content, and do exercises to determine the best path for your manuscript.

  • Comprehensive Outline

    A fully mapped manuscript structure that reflects your goals and provides a clear roadmap to begin writing with confidence.

  • Author Success Roadmap

    A personalized guide that synthesizes everything we’ve worked on, giving you clear milestones, strategies, and next steps to keep your book moving toward completion.

  • Exclusive Access to Industry-Tested Templates and Outlines

    When you’re stuck, you’ll have proven templates, examples, and outlines at your fingertips. These are resources that save time, spark ideas, and help you craft your book efficiently at any stage.

  • Call Summaries & Progress Blueprints

    Each session includes a detailed summary and blueprint for what to tackle next, keeping your work organized, actionable, and moving steadily toward your goals.

Let's Chat ABout Book Coaching

I’m Rebecca, an editor, coach, and your personal publishing consultant

About

The publishing world has a reputation for being exclusive.

But here, you and your book are welcome, and I want to hear your story.

I’ve worked on everything from New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and Indie Next picks to self-published debut novels. I’ve worked with authors who have a lot of letters after their names, attended the most prestigious schools in the world, and have a lot of famous friends. But I’ve also helped people who take money out of their retirement to follow their dreams and write a book.

I’m so proud of all the corners of the publishing world I get to play in. No book is more important to me than another. What matters most to me is in the end, it feels like you. I’m so proud to have helped hundreds of authors elevate their voices and amplify their messages. This work is more important now than ever.

Are you ready to get started?

Success Stories

  • “Rebecca went beyond the call of duty. She spent time mapping the story, developing a glossary. Above all else, her edits and suggestions brought more profound understanding of my characters. So grateful to her.”

    Lori Keesey, award-winning author of Always Think of Me and Second Chance Highway

  • “To my editor and writing coach, Rebecca Andersen, there are not enough thank yous on the planet to tell you how much I appreciate you. Your help, suggestions, ability to organize my chaotic thoughts, editing, and encouragement are next level. This book would not have been written without you.”

    Erin Stafford, high-performance strategist, Cambridge social psychologist, and best-selling author of The Type A Trap

  • “You are far beyond ‘my editor.’ You are a gift from God. You are my thought partner, the ying to my yang. When I look back on the first chapters vs. this final manuscript, I feel the depth and the transformation that has taken place, and, because of you, this book blossomed into more than I could have done on my own.”

    Carolina Migliaccio, brand strategist, founder of Soulful Moxie, author of Emotional Bondage

How Outline Development Works

  • We start with a thirty-minute discovery call where we can get to know each other and discuss your goals. I’ll gather details about where you’re at in the writing or brainstorming process, when you’d like to publish, and other nitty-gritty details.

    After this call, we’ll establish a schedule for our coaching calls that will support your progress. This call does not count toward the coaching calls listed in each coaching tier.

  • Over three outlining calls, we work through several steps to work toward a complete, comprehensive outline. Call topics include:

    • Evaluate multiple structure options aligned with your goals and audience

    • Brainstorm additional content or research needed

    • Conduct exercises to identify the strongest path forward

    • Discuss pacing, chapter flow, and logical sequencing

    • Refine ideas into actionable steps for each chapter or section

  • After each meeting, I send my clients call summaries and progress blueprints. These detail what we discussed on the call and the best path forward for any challenges. I also update the progress blueprint that outlines what the author’s goals are for the next outlining session.

    These materials help my clients refer back to our chats when they dive back into work and also remind them where we’re headed.

  • By the end of our sessions, you will have an comprehensive outline that includes the following:

    • Chapter and subchapter breakdown

    • Key points, concepts, or story beats per section

    • Suggested sequence for maximum impact

    • Notes on content gaps or areas requiring further research

  • At the end of your coaching package, you’ll receive an author success roadmap compiled specifically for you.

    I share best practices and guidance on how the author can navigate things like contacting agents, querying publishers, investigating self-publishing, contacting internal or cover artists—pretty much everything involved in getting your book into readers hands.

Pricing

$800

Thirty-minute discovery call

Three one-on-one outlining calls

Exclusive access to industry-tested templates and exercises

Call summaries

Post-call progress blueprints

Author success roadmap

Flexible payment options

QUESTIONS andANSWERS

  • Outline development is a structured process to help you organize your ideas and craft a roadmap for your book. Through guided exercises and one-on-one sessions, we determine the best structure, chapter flow, and content direction to align with your personal or professional goals for the manuscript.

  • The process includes three sixty-minute one-on-one video calls. During these sessions, we review what you’ve already written, brainstorm additional content, explore structural options, and work through exercises to clarify your book’s best path.

  • Absolutely! Outline development is designed for authors at any stage. We assess your starting point, set realistic goals for the sessions, and provide actionable guidance so you can move from concept or rough outline to a comprehensive roadmap ready for writing.

  • Yes, by the end of the process, you’ll have a detailed, actionable outline that clearly maps chapter structure, key points, and supporting content. You’ll be able to start writing confidently, knowing exactly how to move your book forward.

  • Definitely. I tailor the outline to your specific purpose, whether it’s a professional guide, memoir, novel, or narrative nonfiction. I’ll help you weigh different approaches and identify the structure that will maximize clarity, impact, and reader engagement.

  • Many authors find the outline keeps them on track, but I also provide ongoing guidance and resources you can refer to when you hit roadblocks. Exercises, examples, and best-practice tips are included to keep your momentum going.

  • The timeline is flexible but usually spans a few weeks to allow for reflection, exercises, and revisions between calls. This ensures the outline is thoughtful, aligned with your goals, and ready to guide your writing.

  • This service is offered at a flat rate of $800, which covers all three calls, exercises, and a comprehensive, ready-to-use outline. It’s a low-touch investment with high value for authors who want clarity, structure, and a clear path forward.