I'm novel-planning too (plus preparing to resubmit the last one). I've made a table this time, with columns for the characters and rows for the chapters so I can track what might happen with them, and that's been pretty helpful.
Good luck Liz, remember there are no rules, only the ones we set ourselves. I do love a notebook though. When I have a novel idea, I start with Initial ideas then separate the book into character, setting, timeline/plot and research. I stick envelopes onto pages to have places to store photos, info etc that might be useful. I’m a real stationery nerd 🤓
Thanks for this, Lesley. That’s a really good point to remember. We make the rules. I love notebooks and still haven’t found anywhere as good as Paperchase.
Most novel competitions do seek completed manuscripts. Have you seen the Novelry one though? I think it's just 3 pages?
I hope you have fun with the planning. Delving into a character can be energising! I hope it helps pick you up... unshakeable tiredness is awful :(
Thank you! How’s your writing going? X
I'm novel-planning too (plus preparing to resubmit the last one). I've made a table this time, with columns for the characters and rows for the chapters so I can track what might happen with them, and that's been pretty helpful.
Fantastic! Good luck with both. X
Good luck Liz, remember there are no rules, only the ones we set ourselves. I do love a notebook though. When I have a novel idea, I start with Initial ideas then separate the book into character, setting, timeline/plot and research. I stick envelopes onto pages to have places to store photos, info etc that might be useful. I’m a real stationery nerd 🤓
Thanks for this, Lesley. That’s a really good point to remember. We make the rules. I love notebooks and still haven’t found anywhere as good as Paperchase.
Good luck with it, Liz. Can appreciate why you decided against the three month challenge.
Hope your horse is ok.
Thanks so much, Wendy. She’s an old girl but she’s doing ok. X