reoutline

Revise the skeleton

To reoutline is to create a new outline for something already outlined—a paper, a novel, a project plan.

Writers reoutline when the original structure isn't working: After the first draft, I realized I needed to reoutline the entire second act.

The word implies revision of structure rather than content.

revise

restructure

Rearrange fundamental organization

reorganizeArrange again differently
redraftCompose again differently
reworkModify something already made

reconfigure · reformulate · reframe · reshape · reorder · rearrange · refine · edit · amend · modify

sketch

redraw

Sketch something anew

diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
draftPreliminary version of text
traceMinute remnant or pursue

blueprint · schematic · layout · map · chart · storyboard · wireframe · flowchart · thumbnail · rough

Opposites

revision vs. finalization

reoutlinefinalize

Settle decisively

complete · finish · publish · lock in · submit

restructuring vs. preserving structure

reoutlinepreserve

Protect from loss

maintain · retain · stick with

Family

outline, outlined, outlining, outlines, outliner, outliners

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