I often use index cards to keep track of my plot. I try to write short statements related to the action of the story on cards. Sometimes I spread them on the floor to "see" my plot. Sometimes I tape them to a display board. In addition to using the cards for plotting purposes, I also use them to keep track of important bits of information, such as my character's school schedule. These are the cards for the novel Invisible Lines. I have a new set of cards for the book I'm working on now.
Thanks for sharing your process. It is really helpful.
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Mrs. Amato, you completely made my day today when you commented on my blog post about The Naked Mole-Rat Letters! I have met a few authors and love talking to my students about writing and authors and their craft. I think it's great that we're able to interact with authors.
ReplyDeleteI read your bio on your website and saw that you are from Illinois. My husband and I currently live in Mundelein. He grew up in Machesney Park (near Belvidere) and I grew up in Lake Forest (near Libertyville) (as I'm sure you know). :)
I have always considered my curly hair to be a mop on my head and I did laugh out loud and unintentionally wake up my sleeping husband when I read about Frankie and her hair curlers. Last week at book club, I almost couldn't tell them about the hair curler part of the story because I was laughing and crying so hard. I'm excited to share this your books, website, and blog with my students!
Wonderful post for me this time...
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