Where Does a New Writer Start? (part 2)
I'm continuing an earlier post where I respond to a new writer who wanted advice on how to get started writing picture books. See the first part of the post here. "How do you stay organized?" "What's that now?" I call from under a stack of papers while leaning on a pile of dirty laundry. First, I'm quite anal-retentive, so I do love organizing. In fact I like it so, it is my first go to when I want to procrastinate. I have a mirror system, I suppose. Electronically the folder "Writing" (creative, yes?) holds folders for PBs, MG, YA, Publishers, Agents, Craft, Critiquing, Blog. Then I have a nerdy numbering system to organize stories within there, but we don't need to draw attention to my nerdiness. I back this up to the cloud and on a little flash drive. It is super helpful if you can type this fast. (image by Hisks via sxc.hu) I like to keep a paper copy too, just in case on e-goblins and so I can grab it to go t...