Mind-mapping a Novel

How to use mind-maps to control the development of your novel

4.28 (9 reviews)
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English
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31 mins
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Apr 2020
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$29.99
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What you will learn

How to develop and use mind-maps

How to use a mind-map depicting the cast of characters

How to build a mind-map to organize the plot

How to develop a graphical synopsis of the novel.

Description

The first draft of a novel needs consistency and continuity. That isn't easy to achieve. Mind-mapping offers a way to gain both of those qualities.

  • What if you knew how to create mind-maps to ensure that consistency? And that continuity?

  • What if you had a way to make sure your characters didn’t inadvertently change in the middle of the story?

  • Imagine have a visual diagram to keep your plot on track.

  • What if you could have the synopsis of the novel displayed on a single graphic?  It could be used as a roadmap to control your first draft.

Hank Quense is the author of a number of highly regarded novels and often writes and lectures on fiction writing techniques. His non-fiction book Creating Stories has been praised by novices and published authors alike.

In this lecture series, you’ll learn how to:

  • Use mind-maps to ensure the first draft is consistent.

  • Create a mind-map depicting the character’s important traits

  • Create mind-map to ensure the plot events and turns are in sync

  • Develop a graphical synopsis of the entire story.

Get control of your first draft!  By using mind-maps! Inconstancies are difficult to root out. Learn how to prevent making them.  Grab a seat in this innovative lecture series now by clicking on the Buy Now button on the top of the page.

Content

Introduction

Introduction
Mind-mapping Basics
Mind-mapping Enhancements
Other Mind-mapping Programs
Character Mind-map
Plot Mind-map
Graphical Synopsis Mind-map
Now What?
Other Applications

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Reviews

Cecilia
January 15, 2022
Gute Zusammenfassung der Möglichkeiten, mit Mindmaps einen Roman zu planen, für mich war es sehr nützlich
Brooke
June 15, 2021
I got a lot of great ideas, it would have been good to see how you plot each characters "dovetailing" into the grand finale, so that you tie off all the loose ends.
Madhu
December 30, 2020
I have been looking for how to use mind-mapping for story telling, not just listing ideas and options. The three mind maps used to keep character and plot in line with story works spectacularly for me. Thank you.
Frank
May 3, 2020
Hank presents a compelling argument for using mind-maps when planning a novel. By breaking one of his published novels into the three mind maps - character; plot; and synopsis - Hank clearly shows why mind-maps should be in a novelists tool box.

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