Elle
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Elle
It is important, though, to understand outlining not as the preparation of writing or even as planning, but as a separate task we need to return to throughout the writing process on a regular basis. We need a structure all the time, but as we work our way bottom-up, it is bound to change often. And whenever we need to update the structure, we need
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A metaphysical “idea garden” is a mental or virtual space for cultivating creativity, inspiration, and intellectual growth. Here’s a detailed breakdown of this concept:
What Is a Metaphysical Idea Garden?
Not a literal garden but a mental framework: It’s a cognitive and spiritual approach to idea development, where you view your thoughts,
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One of the best ways I’ve found to organize one’s thoughts about a huge swath of intellectual and creative space, is to write a syllabus.
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When I have a chapter finished, I jot down who the viewpoint characters are, what they are wearing, what happened in the chapter. So as I go along, I outline each book as I write it. I never outline ahead of the writing, but after the writing is done. That keeps the creative side of my brain in control of the writing. And the real reason I do that
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