Writing a Book: Outlining Nonfiction with Microsoft Word

Begin writing a nonfiction book by outlining using Microsoft Word heading styles and Navigation pane

What you'll learn
- Start Word, save files and navigate the screen. Optimize your Word writing screen real estate. Configure fiction/nonfiction paragraph/chapter heading styles.
- Use the Microsoft Word Navigation pane to traverse and reorganize your document structure. Use the Microsoft Word Navigation pane to outline a book manuscript.
- Outline a nonfiction book manuscript through decomposition while building a hierarchy of ever more detailed information.
- Learn to outline a nonfiction book manuscript using the Microsoft Word Navigation page and chapter heading styles.

Requirements
- You'll need a working copy of Microsoft Word 2016 or beyond to follow along with this course.

Description
Do you have a great nonfiction book idea but struggle to organize your thoughts?

Are you staring at a blank page, wondering where to begin — or worse, stuck in the messy middle with no clear path to the finish line?

It’s time to stop lettingorganization paralysiskill your writing momentum.

In thisstep-by-step, practical Udemy course, you’ll learn how toplan, structure, and outline your nonfiction book directly in Microsoft Word— the same tool you’ll use to write and publish your manuscript.

Whether you’re writing a how-to guide, business book, memoir, or self-help masterpiece, this course will show youexactly how to set up Word, structure your chapters, and use powerful built-in tools to make outlining a breeze.

Why This Course Works

This isn’t just theory. I’ve combined my decades of writing and self-publishing experience into aproven, repeatable outlining systemthat:

Turns your ideas into a clear, logical book structurereaders will love.

Eliminates the chaosof scattered notes, random documents, and confusing drafts.

Uses Microsoft Word’s built-in featuresso you can work faster, smarter, and without expensive extra software.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

Set Up Microsoft Word for Success

Optimize your writing environment for focus and efficiency.

Configure heading styles for nonfiction books.

Keep your entire book’s outline visible and editable at all times.

Master Word’s Navigation Pane

Instantly jump between sections of your book.

Rearrange chapters and subsections in seconds — without cutting and pasting.

Keep your structure clear while you write.

In This Course, You Will:

Learn the difference between outlining nonfiction and fiction— and why the process matters.

Build your outline fromdocument flowtochapter headings,subchapter headings, andtopic sentences.

Incorporatenumbered and bulleted liststo break complex ideas into reader-friendly content.

Complete ahands-on outlining projectthat leaves you with a fully structured nonfiction manuscript ready to write.

Why This is the Smartest Way to Outline a Nonfiction Book

By the end of the course, you won’t just have an outline — you’ll have:

Aready-to-write, professionally structured documentin Microsoft Word.

A clear roadmap that keeps you focused and prevents writer’s block.

The confidence of knowing your book will have alogical flow, strong structure, and professional polish.

Stop wasting time wondering where to start.Stop losing your place in an endless sea of unorganized notes.

WithWriting a Book: Outlining Nonfiction with Microsoft Word, you’ll finally have the tools, techniques, and confidence to go from idea to completed manuscript outline — without the confusion and frustration.

Your book is waiting. Let’s outline it today.

I'll see you in the classroom,

–-Brian

Who this course is for:
- This course is directed at those new to outlining books, specifically outlining using Microsoft Word.
- This course is also directed to old-timers looking to brush up on their Microsoft Word and outlining skills.
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