Remember that last note about finding time to write? If you'll quit wasting time, you'll have more of it to spend writing.

Structure is not outlining. Structure is about understanding the underpinnings of a novel, about how storytelling works. It's about knowing that Act I is 25% of the novel, that at the end of Act I, your protagonist must be forced to act, et. seq.

To structure a novel, you need to know what sorts of conflicts are taking place. You need to have thought out the consequences and the escalation, the payoffs and the perils. You need to understand how to set up your character for a sequel.

This isn't like outlines you did in fifth grade with big Roman numerals and identations (though you can certainly do it that way if you want to.) Structure is about story, not plot. OUTLINING is great for PLOT. STRUCTURE is about STORY.

Start by defining how each act ends. Work backward from there. Subscribers, you'll find my ebook on Structure in the Downloads section. I think you'll find it's one of the most valuable writing resources you'll run across. Nonsubscribers, the ebook is available from booklocker.com.  Click here.