October Novel Prep Challenge

So, I've been desperately trying to fill out the forms and copy JK's chronological timeline in order to outline my story. Yet I've kept coming up against a huge brick wall. But when I simply sat down and asked what is going to happen in my story, the words flowed. I guess my brain doesn't need a chart or a system or a million questions. I have a story that I want to tell and I need to just get rid of the pretense and tell it.

Oh, and I cut 3 characters from my novel and made it flow so much better. I have backstory to add in, but it feels so good to that the meat of the tale completed!

Sorry, I just had to share. My advice if all the helpful forms and questions and outlines are not working, just sit down with some classical music at a panera bread and ask yourself; "Self, what is going to happen in my story?" I swear it works!