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Re: Johnmacnab... thinking ahead...
I started reading/researching thinking ahead with my third try, Johnny Mac... That's why I like NaNo -- I learned the "natural" way by trial & error.
You're welcome to anything on my blog you think might be useful.
posted by
Pat_B
on December 18, 2009 at 5:45 AM
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Pat
I hope you don't mind, Pat, but I've printed this post off. It sounds like a heck of a lot of work to me, and somewhat like a crime novel 'murder board.' What intrigues me is the fact that you started so early and know who everybody is or was. I think it's called thinking ahead, and it is something I should have done myself.
posted by
johnmacnab
on December 17, 2009 at 3:41 PM
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Re: Pat
and to me, Naut.. Pat how do you do it?
posted by
mneme
on November 24, 2009 at 5:04 AM
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Good advice Pat B - and I admire your staying-power and consistency.. can I have some? smiles..
posted by
mneme
on November 24, 2009 at 5:03 AM
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Pat
This sounds like
work to me...
posted by
Nautikos
on November 23, 2009 at 8:05 AM
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...hmmm...i've got some backtracking and reading to do here...sorry, it will have to wait a week...moon
posted by
magic_moon
on November 22, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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such organisation you shame me but I don't seem able to work with
as many characters as what you do.
posted by
Kabu
on November 22, 2009 at 11:22 AM
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Re: TAPS -- may I make a copy of this post...
Please do. I hope it helps.
posted by
Pat_B
on November 22, 2009 at 11:09 AM
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Re: Tzippy -- maps and nationalities and costumes, etc...
I think that's amazing! Just looking at these should be a major leg up on the project. It would be so useful to have all that on a wall near the computer...
I'm thinking you might create an organizational chart, maybe using circles, with the main character or leader of your good guys in the center, with lines spider-webbing out to circles to show connections to the others. There may be somethng like that in Word, under the graphics menu... And a separate chart for the opponents.
posted by
Pat_B
on November 22, 2009 at 11:07 AM
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PatB
Amazing post and I'm impressed with your organizational skills. Congratulations luv
posted by
WileyJohn
on November 22, 2009 at 11:05 AM
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I think this one is going to be your best, and I can't wait to read the finished product. I remember when C_D posted that picture, and I remember you saying that you would like to write a book about it. I just never dreamed you were so organized. May I make a copy of this post and study it and maybe try out some of that kind of organization for myself?
posted by
TAPS.
on November 22, 2009 at 8:55 AM
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another question abou the write
in my new venture I needed to create maps and nationalities and nations and costumes etc, I have huge maps with names of leaders and followers on my walls, any tips on organizing that sort of thing?
btw, I never found a ramp on a fast lane :)
posted by
Tzippy
on November 22, 2009 at 8:33 AM
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this is great
I didnt even know how to ask the question that you answered, although it all sounds confusing and very difficult, it would help me complete a couple of projects begging for organization. Truly thanks for this post
posted by
Tzippy
on November 22, 2009 at 8:26 AM
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However you end it, please let us know when it's out there and available. I've been waiting for your sequel. Thanks for the info about keeping track of your characters and their parts in the story!
posted by
adnohr
on November 22, 2009 at 5:18 AM
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