![]() Each new note represented a scene, complete with a description of what takes place and a style to denote which POV character is involved. Developing the structure.Īs the structure developed, so did the scenes. So the story moved from a linear timeline to something more akin to Reservoir Dogs. This helped me to develop the story structure, in which I realised past events played just as important a role as current events. Once I had that, I could begin unravelling how the characters would get from point A to point B. ![]() This involved identifying the opening scene, and, more importantly, figuring out how the story should end. Next up, I started a new Scapple project for the more serious task of outlining the plot. Little more than an introduction to help familiarise myself with the characters. I mean, that’s one hell of a cast, right? I also included a very brief, one/two word description of the character based on the earlier notes. I began with a very basic overview of the main characters, detailing no more than their name, an image to help develop their description, and in some cases the name of an actor (whom I may or may not like to see play them in the movie… if I had such frivolous thoughts). I laid out the basic premise of the story, including a few ideas on how the plot would unfold and a brief description of the characters involved.Īrmed with this, I then got to work in Scapple. Maybe it will always feel that way? Maybe every book calls for its own approach?Įither way, my latest work-in-progress started as a note on my phone. I ’m currently up to book number 3 (and 4, if my plan to work on two simultaneously comes off), but it still feels like my writing technique is under development. It’s completely free form meaning you can move your notes anywhere on the page and it will automatically adjust so you never run out of space. You can stack notes in columns of related ideas, or create background shapes to group them together. You can drag and drop your note onto another to create connections between them, as well as customise their appearance and style. Type in what you want the note to say, then click off it and job done. Double-click anywhere in the page and a new. It’s described on the website as “a virtual sheet of paper that lets you make notes anywhere and connect them using lines or arrows,” which pretty much sums it up perfectly. S capple is the sister app of Literature and Latte’s Scrivener (check my review here), with the former doing for notes, ideas and brainstorming what the latter does for novel writing. This week, I’m taking a look at a tool I’ve started using for outlining: Scapple. ![]() Hopefully you’ll find something along the way that helps improve your writing experience. It’s all just a matter of opinion though, so take from it what you will and bin the rest. In these articles, I’m going to share with you my opinions of the tools and techniques I’ve come across throughout my writing experience, hopefully offering an insight into what works and what doesn’t.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |