How to Outline Faster with the MECE Method

September 6, 2025 · 5 min read · structure, process, productivity

MECE = Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive.

Mutually exclusive: No overlap among sections.
Collectively exhaustive: No major gaps.

Sketch 5–7 MECE subheads, then fill each with 2–3 bullets. Draft fast to 800–1,000 words in the Word Counter. Editing becomes 2× easier when the skeleton is clean.