Rowling's plot sheet

[TheDustyZebra]

Might belong in the author's forum, but I think it's of general writing interest:

http://www.popsugar.com/tech/JK-Rowling-Handwritten-Notes-36658037

 

[Cli-Fi]

Might belong in the author's forum, but I think it's of general writing interest:

http://www.popsugar.com/tech/JK-Rowling-Handwritten-Notes-36658037

First thought: I can barely read this. I can only make out the word. Hagrid.

 

[AC Darling]

I always love seeing this picture! It makes my outlines seem simple in comparison.

 

[Juliana]

Always fun to see how writers organize themselves.

I do something similar (but far less complete) on excel, mostly to keep track of POV changes and day/ time of day so I don't end up with timing snarls (I'm using multiple POV in current wip). But I plot out the character arcs on a separate sheet. I might try joining the two as she did...

 

[SciFrac]

I wonder at what point in her book's development was this written? I know there are aspects that changed after she wrote this page. I'm curious how much she had before starting on manuscript pages, or if this was created further along to solidify the pace in her mind.

I'd have trouble separating all the chapters with this much detail, very early in the work. But then she already had a concrete world and plot with 4 books behind her to draw from, so I'm sure that made it easier.