Outlines are useful for more than just recalling painful memories of high-school research papers. This week we're taking a look at the five favorite outlining tools of Lifehacker readers. Most of us ...

Outlining will make you a more effective writer. Start doing it every time you write. I know what you’re thinking. When you hear the word “outline” in the context of writing, your mind probably goes ...

The dreaded blank page. It’s a familiar scene for anyone who’s ever tried to write an essay. The ideas are swirling, but organizing them can feel like untangling a bowl of spaghetti. Two methods often ...