Three rings to bind them.

Posted: June 20th, 2009 under writing.
Tags: map, style

I picked up a 3-ring binder (with subject dividers and paper) which has become an invaluable tool as I edit.

The subjects I have inside->

Language:

For different sayings, language patterns, and full-blown languages.

Religion:

To keep track of the cultures and sayings associated with each religion.

Calendar:

To keep track of the date, timelines, open threads, celebrations, etc.

Chapters:

Where I keep track of the goals and changes I make as I edit each chapter.

Maps:

As I edit, every new location gets a quick hand-drawn map to be sure I’ve got everything straight.

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It’s making keeping track of everything much easier; the binder sits open in my lap as a reference as I type.

Can you think of any other subject I overlooked that I can stick in the binder?

4 Comments »

Yes, characters! Just in case “Bob” suddenly turns into “Suzanne” on page 137, and George’s iron grey hair inexplicably turns to raven curls in chapter 24…

Comment by Merrilee Faber — June 20, 2009 @ 6:58 am
Duh me!! Okay added it. thanks :D
(It would make sense if Bob got a sex-change…)

Comment by Nick Enlowe — June 20, 2009 @ 7:07 am
I was going to say Characters but I see Merrilee beat me to it! Other than that, I can’t think of anything else.

The binder is a great idea though! I am such an organized nut so reading about the contents of your binder, I got a little excited. :) I’m sure it will come in much use!

So how is the editing going? I seriously can’t wait to read it!

Comment by Latrina — June 28, 2009 @ 10:35 am
i’m hoping to have chapters 1-5 (and a revision of the prologue) ready for beta reading soon. But right now I’m reading various books, playing a little catch-up in the reading dept.

Comment by Nick Enlowe — June 30, 2009 @ 8:38 am