cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/21181822

Writers of Lemmy, how do you do outining?

I normally just do a big text document, but I’m starting to think thats not the best method for me. It can be overwhelming to keep nice and linear over time.

  • grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    This is gonna sound outdated as hell, but I handwrite one major plot point or scenes on an index card and then put them in the order I want the outline to proceed in. I change the order of the cards if I feel like it or if a scene went some different direction than I originally intended while I was writing it. I only do this while writing fiction.

  • Boozilla@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Software that’s more advanced than a text editor/word processor has been a big help for me. I’ve tried different apps. Been using Obsidian for over a year now, and I love it. You should find something that works for you, though. It’s a very personal thing. The right one will click with your brain, help you keep things organized, and should feel very easy and intuitive. It should feel fun to use and not a chore. There’s a lot of choices out there like Notion, EverNote, OneNote, Nimbus Notes, MyInfo, and many others.