C1562 The Outline and Plot Collection

How crucial is an outline to a piece of writing?

To put it bluntly, it's nearly as essential as the soul itself.

Without an outline, a novel's plot tends to become unwieldy and difficult to manage.

That is to say, the author might lose themselves in the process.

Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule.

Take this book, for instance; even without an outline