Outlining is your secret novel writing weapon- but what if you hate outlines?

Outlines. Writers either love them or hate them. But here's what I've learned in my years as an author and writing coach: not having an outline is what gets a lot of you stuck, and having an outline makes it so much easier to keep on track of your story and write a synopsis when it's time to query or publish. Therefore, here's the guide to outlining your book, by and for people who hate outlines.