An example of a web novel outline (super detailed)

2026-06-23 05:15

The following is an example of a web novel outline: ** 1. Basic information about the novel ** 1. ** Title **:[Title] 2. ** Type **: For example, fantasy, romance, Wuxia, etc. 3. ** Mood **: such as relaxed humor, seriousness, passion, etc. 4. ** Word Count **:[Estimated Word Count] ** 2. Description ** 1. ** Prologue **: Simply describe the background before the story begins or the special events that lead to the story. 2. [Beginning]: The story officially begins. The protagonist enters the stage. The protagonist's initial situation is described, including his appearance, identity, background, and occupation. For example, the protagonist was an ordinary teenager living in a small mountain village. He looked delicate but slightly immature. He was the son of a hunter in the village. His family background was ordinary, and his job was to help his father hunt for a living. 3. ** Development ** - [Target Setting: The main character has a clear goal. For example, the main character wants to become a great mage and get rid of the fate of being looked down upon by others (because in this world, the Son of the Hunter has a low status).] - [Obstacles: It could be the opposition from within the family, such as his uncle thinking that he was not doing his job properly and should inherit the family hunting business. It could also be the limitations of the external environment. For example, the entrance requirements of the magic academies in this world are extremely high. They need to pay expensive tuition fees and have strict requirements for magic talent.] - ** Protagonist works hard **: In order to achieve his goal, the protagonist gets up early every day to practice the basics of magic. He uses the time after hunting to go to the forest to find magic herbs in exchange for money to save for school fees. He also works hard to learn magic theory knowledge. - [Phase result: In the early stages of hard work, although the protagonist made some small progress, he failed the entrance exam for the Academy of Magic.] However, he did not give up. Instead, he continued to work hard to improve himself. By being an assistant to an old mage, he learned more practical magic techniques. - ** Twisting event **: By chance, the protagonist saves a seriously injured mysterious person in the depths of the forest. The mysterious person turns out to be a powerful mage. Seeing the protagonist's hard work and talent, he decides to take the protagonist as his disciple and teach him magic for free. - ** Climax **: As the main character's magical abilities improve, he is involved in a power struggle in the magical world. All the forces wanted to rope him in or get rid of him. He was facing great danger. In a large-scale magic showdown, the main character's city became a battlefield. He had to protect his family and friends while fighting against a powerful evil mage. 4. [** Climax **: The overall situation has changed dramatically. For example, the structure of the Magic World has changed because of the existence of the protagonist.] The main character's final battle with the evil forces was a grand battle involving all kinds of high-level magic. The city was destroyed by magic power, and the main character's friends and relatives were also threatened. 5. ** Epilocation **: The final ending: The protagonist successfully defeats the evil forces and becomes a well-respected mage in the magic world, changing the fate of the Son of Hunter being despised by others. At the same time, he also uses his own power to rebuild the destroyed city, bringing peace and prosperity to the magic world. ** 3. Character Setting ** 1. ** Protagonist ** - ** Name **:[Protagonist's Name] - [** Gender1 **: Male/Female] - ** Age **: At the beginning of the story [specific age] - ** Appearance **: Medium build, bright and spirited eyes, black hair, a determined expression on his face. - [** social status **: At first, he was the son of a hunter at the bottom of society. After hard work, he became an important figure in the magic world.] - ** Awareness Level **: At the beginning, he only had a simple understanding of magic. As his experience increased, his understanding and mastery of magic reached a very high level. At the same time, he also had a deep understanding of human nature, power, friendship, and so on. 2. ** Supporting role ** - ** Supporting role 1 (like the main character's father)** - ** Name **:[Name] - [** Genders **: Male] - [Age] - [Appearance: Weather-beaten face, tall and sturdy body, long years of hunting made his skin dark and rough.] - [** social status **: Ordinary hunter] - [Relationship with the main character: Father and son relationship. Although he hopes that the main character will inherit his career, after seeing the main character's dedication to magic, he silently supports him.] - ** Supporting role 2 (The mysterious mage master)** - ** Name **:[Name] - [** Genders **: Male] - [Age] - [Appearance: White hair, deep and mysterious eyes, wearing a shabby magic robe that exudes mysterious power.] - [** Social Status **: Once a legendary figure in the magical world, now living in seclusion in the depths of the forest.] - ** Relationship with the protagonist **: Master and disciple relationship. He imparted powerful magic knowledge and skills to the protagonist and was a key figure in the protagonist's growth path. ** 4. Rhythm outline (refer to the structure example of the movie screenwriter's treasure book, Save the Cat)** 1. ** Opening scene (page 1)**: Depicts the protagonist's ordinary life in a small mountain village, such as going hunting with his father in the morning, showing his dissatisfaction with the current situation and his yearning for the magic world. 2. [Main body (page 5): Further introduce the protagonist's life and his dream of magic, as well as the difficulties he faces, such as his family's incomprehension and poverty.] 3. "Setting up (pages 1 - 10)": Explain some basic settings of the magic world in detail, such as the existence of magic academies, the division of magic levels, and so on. At the same time, it also shows the initial efforts of the protagonist to realize his dream. 4. [Triggered event (catalyst)(page 12): News of the enrollment of the Academy of Magic has arrived. This is the opportunity for the protagonist to change his fate.] 5. ** Discord (Debate)(pages 12 - 25)**: The protagonist has a dispute with his family and friends about applying to the magic academy. He has to choose between sticking to his dream and taking into account the expectations of his family. 6. [Act 2 (Page 25): The protagonist begins to prepare for the entrance to the magic academy, including raising tuition fees and improving his magic abilities.] 7. [Story B (page 30): Introduction of the mysterious person as a side quest. Like the protagonist accidentally discovering the traces of the mysterious person in the forest, he began to explore out of curiosity. 8. ** Game (pages 30 - 55)**: Some interesting experiences of the protagonist in the process of hard work, such as attending the magic market, where he saw all kinds of magical items and encountered some small problems. He used his own wisdom and preliminary magic ability to solve problems, and also made some like-minded friends. 9. [Midpoint (page 55): The protagonist has achieved some results in his magic studies and life, but he also faces new challenges, such as being targeted by a certain magic gang and being threatened.] 10. ** Villain's approach (pages 55 - 75)**: The villain forces begin to take action against the protagonist, such as setting traps to put the protagonist in trouble, and his friends are also implicated. 11. The protagonist lost a lot in the fight against the villain, including the magic items he had painstakingly accumulated and the trust of some of his friends. He fell into the lowest point of his life. 12. The protagonist began to reflect on his own abilities and choices. He almost gave up on his dreams, but deep down, he was unwilling to give up. 13. [Act 3 (Page 85): The protagonist renews himself and begins to fight back against the villain with the help of the magic knowledge he has learned and the help of his friends. 14. ** Ending (pages 85 - 110)**: The protagonist successfully defeats the villain and realizes his dream of becoming a hero in the magical world. 15. [Final scene (page 110): The protagonist stands on the podium of the Academy of Magic, telling the freshmen about his experience and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. The scene gradually zooms out, showing the peace and prosperity of the magic world.] ** 5. The plan to use the description technique ** 1. [** Flash Back **: When narrating some of the protagonist's experiences, flashbacks can be used as appropriate. For example, when the protagonist is faced with a major decision, he will recall the scene when he saw a great mage saving the village when he was young. This was also the initial motivation for him to become a mage.] 2. [Lyrical]: In the emotional scenes between the protagonist and his family and friends, lyrical techniques can be used to enhance the expression of emotions. For example, when the protagonist leaves his hometown to go to the magic academy, the description of his reluctance to part with his hometown. 3. [Foreshadowing: A foreshadowing in the early stages of the story. For example, a mysterious stone picked up by the protagonist in the forest will become a key prop to unlock a major secret in the later plot.] 4. ** Rhetoric **: Use rhetoric to describe magic scenes and the appearance of characters. For example,"Magic light is like a bright galaxy falling in the dark forest" to describe the brilliance of magic.