Story Craft #4
The devil is in the details, so, take notes.
Notes are the blueprints, where it all begins. Whether it’s the early stage crafting my story, the research phase, the second draft, or the final edit, I’m taking notes. Some writers can remember every note, detail, edit, and addendum. Me? I take down notes.
A pen and paper, a computer document, and on my phone in the notes app. An idea can come at any time, so, always have a notepad near. These random scribbles I later transcribe and organize in my main notes.
A note document plotting the course of the story, an outline, and details about key sequences. I jot down whatever comes to mind here during the early phase. This is my master guide as I write.
I keep a note document for my characters, detailing their physical characteristics, relationships, interests, catch phrases, and character beats. This is my character bible that I reference across multiple books.
An Addendum document as I’m drafting and editing to jot down any additions I need to make to the book that I forgot or moments of inspiration that came later. As well as edits I wish to make.
Notes ensure every detail and need of my story is accounted for. Taking down notes also frees up mental space to move on to other thoughts and ideas. There’s a lot on our minds and more to think about than just the story. Notes are everything.
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