I have a number of writers I work with regularly. I write an outline for a book. The outlines are very specific about what each scene is supposed to accomplish.
James PattersonWe're famous" iggy whispered so low that Fang could barely hear him. "So's Swine Flu" Fang whispered back.
James PattersonAwwww, lame, we're not going to disneyworld. (said by the amazing talking dog, Total)
James PattersonHave you guys been playing in toxic waste again?" Fang asked severely, putting his hands on his hips. Nudge giggled. "No." "Been bitten by a radioactive spider?" Fang went on. "Struck by lightning? Drink a super-soldier serum?" "No, no, no," said Iggy. He started reaching for things around the table, and his hand landed on Total. "You're black." "I prefer canine-American." said Total. "When's that pie coming? I'm starving.
James Patterson