Tom
An Old Friend
Lets set up a Writers bible format.
I believe we could set it up so it is Electronic AND Actual.
Set up the electronic as a set of files with spread sheets and graphics.
Have a section on constructing an actual writer's reference.
Master Folder- Holds all other folders on the storyline.
* Can be named with the story working title or a code.
* You start a new Master folder when you start a new story line or when you make a major divergence (sequal)
Sub-Folders- Allows you to Isolate material and spreadsheets by category
* WorldBuilding
* Language Creation
* Clothing Styles
* Environment
* Character Development
* History
* Backing Science
* Reference Directories
* Timelines
* Plot Development
* Major Events
* Names-People/Places/Things
* Technology Levels
* Turmoil & Crisis
* Heirarchy/Governments/Friendship ties
* Reference Pictures / Photos / Drawings
Category Sub-Folders
This is where the meat is...
* Use NotePad for Quick Ideas
* Use WordPad for Large Amount of Text
* Use a Write program for formatting and hyperlinking (MSWord, Ability Write Etc...)
* Use Paint for Bitmap
* Use Jpeg for Web Sharing
* SubFolder your graphics so the folder can be compressed to save space and reduce overall file size.
WorldBuilding:
Here's some of the stuff I'd throw in this folder.
* A couple pics of planets from the internet that resemble my world(s).
* WordPad that describes seasonal changes (if any), Bodies of water, Mountain ranges, City Locations, Terrain changes, Ports/Starports/Tethers, etc...
* A bitmap drawing of the imagined planet that reinforces the wordpad descriptions
* Real NASA and ESA planetary characteristics Data sheets so I can figure my planets conditions accurately
* A characteristics Spreadsheet with tables for population densities, resources, heights and depths, escape velocities, Races, Coordinates, etc...
* Timelines Related to worldbuilding
Well, It's a start. I'd like to know what you think. How would you keep track of a novel? Is there already a format established for this? Do you have a link? Can WE build a better one?
I believe we could set it up so it is Electronic AND Actual.
Set up the electronic as a set of files with spread sheets and graphics.
Have a section on constructing an actual writer's reference.
Master Folder- Holds all other folders on the storyline.
* Can be named with the story working title or a code.
* You start a new Master folder when you start a new story line or when you make a major divergence (sequal)
Sub-Folders- Allows you to Isolate material and spreadsheets by category
* WorldBuilding
* Language Creation
* Clothing Styles
* Environment
* Character Development
* History
* Backing Science
* Reference Directories
* Timelines
* Plot Development
* Major Events
* Names-People/Places/Things
* Technology Levels
* Turmoil & Crisis
* Heirarchy/Governments/Friendship ties
* Reference Pictures / Photos / Drawings
Category Sub-Folders
This is where the meat is...
* Use NotePad for Quick Ideas
* Use WordPad for Large Amount of Text
* Use a Write program for formatting and hyperlinking (MSWord, Ability Write Etc...)
* Use Paint for Bitmap
* Use Jpeg for Web Sharing
* SubFolder your graphics so the folder can be compressed to save space and reduce overall file size.
WorldBuilding:
Here's some of the stuff I'd throw in this folder.
* A couple pics of planets from the internet that resemble my world(s).
* WordPad that describes seasonal changes (if any), Bodies of water, Mountain ranges, City Locations, Terrain changes, Ports/Starports/Tethers, etc...
* A bitmap drawing of the imagined planet that reinforces the wordpad descriptions
* Real NASA and ESA planetary characteristics Data sheets so I can figure my planets conditions accurately
* A characteristics Spreadsheet with tables for population densities, resources, heights and depths, escape velocities, Races, Coordinates, etc...
* Timelines Related to worldbuilding
Well, It's a start. I'd like to know what you think. How would you keep track of a novel? Is there already a format established for this? Do you have a link? Can WE build a better one?