Outline Your Book

Why use an outline? Because most successful authors do.

An outline is a solid first step in writing or compiling a book.

Basic structure of outline example
* introduction to subject
* sub-topics both popular & more unusual
* uses of the subject (here, candles etc for candle magick)
* relevant ritual
* conclusion

This structure is a strong one and aids both the writing process and the ultimate readability of your book.


Outline Example

Candle Magic for Beginners

INTRODUCTION
History of fire, candles, and candle magick

Chapter 1: WHAT IS CANDLE MAGICK?
What is magick? Cause and effect
It can be used to attract, repel, and protect. It can be used for love, money, and health. It can also be used for divination.

Chapter 2: TYPES OF CANDLES
Beeswax candles
Altar candles
Planetary candles
Astral candles
Offertory candles
Novena candles
Other requirements include: spills or tapers, a snuffer, oils, censer, altar, candle holders, and a pendulum.

Chapter 3: HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN CANDLES
Beeswax candles
Other types of candles
Ritual involved in making them

Chapter 4: COLOR
Color symbolism
Meanings of the different colors
Positive and negative aspects of each color
How to select the correct color for different purposes

Chapter 5: FRAGRANCE
Incense
Fragrance and the different planets
Fragrances for each day of the week
Benefits of taking magickal baths

Chapter 6: HOW TO DRESS A CANDLE
Oils
Choosing the correct oil
Cleansing the candle
Oiling the candle
Ritual for charging the candle

Chapter 7: TIMING
Using an ephemeris, almanac, or astrological calendar to determine the Moon's phases
Planetary hours
The Moon in the zodiacal signs
Days of the week
Time of birth
Cosmic vibration from day of birth

Chapter 8: NUMEROLOGY AND CANDLES
Life path
Expression
Soul urge
Uses of each for achieving various goals

Chapter 9:MAGICKAL ALPHABETS
Inscribing candles
Alphabets such as Theban, Etruscan, and Templar
Symbol candles: pentagrams, etc.

Chapter 10: MAGIC SQUARES
Magic squares for each day of the week: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn
How to draw these
Specific colors and purpose for each one
Ritual for each one

Chapter 11: HEALING WITH CANDLES
Angelic healing
Other forms of healing
Healing people
Healing animals

Chapter 12: CANDLE RITUALS
Achieving goals
Relieving problems from past lives
Releasing karma
Attracting spirit guides and guardian angles
Achieving happiness, success, prosperity, and love

Chapter 13: CONCLUSION
Deciding what you want and the specific steps for achieving it using candle magic

Further Reading


Recommended reading
Write & Finish Your Book
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