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 ...

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 ...

One of the joys of doing this column is hearing from readers who either challenge or agree with what I have written. A few readers have asked for more guidance on creation of an outline — a most ...