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Create Your Objectives and Outline

An outline is the promise you make to the reader. Write the goal first, then build the chapters or lectures that get them there.

Step 1: Write learning objectives

Finish the sentence "After this, the reader will be able to..." three to eight times. Use action words such as build, price, write, fix.

Put related objectives together. Each section should have one clear outcome. Three to seven sections is a good range for a first project.

Start with something the reader can do quickly. Early wins keep people going. Save the hardest ideas for when they have some confidence.

Short chapters and lectures are easier to finish. For video, aim for two to ten minutes each.

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How long should my first book or course be?

Long enough to keep the promise, no longer. A focused course of one to two hours, or a book of 60 to 120 pages, is a strong first project.

Can I change the outline later?

Yes. In the Studio you can add, reorder and edit contents at any time before and after publishing.