Changed my note-taking for our story talks

I began writing down quotes instead of just my feelings. It leads to more specific talks, but others think it makes things too stiff. How do you prep for your group discussions?

4 comments

4 Comments

sarah_torres202mo ago

Try writing down quotes for two minutes before my own scribbled nonsense takes over. My prep is basically hoping I remember the main character's name.

jenniferhart2mo ago

Last week, I spent five minutes just remembering the main character's name, how sad is that?

rowanr882mo ago

My "prep" is scribbling the name on my hand like a forgotten lunch order. The moment I start typing, it turns into a blurry smudge and I'm just guessing between "Ethan" and "Evan.

fionat551mo ago

I keep a cheap notebook just for character names now. My desk drawer has a page for every project with basics like "Leo, bartender, hates cilantro" in big letters. Sarah_torres20, that two minute quote idea is smart, I might add a key line next to the name so it sticks. Last month I mixed up two side characters for three chapters because my notes just said "Mike". Now I force myself to write one clear detail next to the name before I start anything.

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