Hi Everybody;



It's 💙 Carly: Joan Watson back with another OctoPrep calendar instalment. This is for Tuesday, October 14. We are focusing on the general today. It's all about a freestyle brainstorm, world building or research depending on what you and your novel needs. You only need to spend 15 minutes playing around in your story world seeing what connections you can make.

Here's what the calendar has states:

Oct. 14: - General: Freestyle Brainstorm, World Building or Research ▼
Spend at least fifteen minutes clarifying things through "What If" brainstorming, mind mapping (see resources at the bottom of the calendar), freestyle writing, lists, drawings or research as follows:
World Building: For fantasy, science fiction, or other speculative fiction, develop the history, economy, geology, ecology, and/or maps for your world. You might find this activity helpful: "World Weavers' Workshop"
Research: For reality-based fiction, research aspects of your novel that will lend credibility to your writing.

You may also choose to use this time to finish a previous assignment that needs more time.

To get the World Weavers' Workshop site and resources - which are very cool, by the way, click on the link in the main calendar.

I am currently dealing with my big cold of the year so my head is fuzzy. Tackle this in bits and bites. Just know we come back to this several times over the month. Some days may be a flurry of activity and ideas, others may be drier. Just open yourself up to the process and see what comes out of sitting down and considering these elements.

Maybe check this out:


I'm playing around with two story ideas this year. One is paranormal, the other is more contemporary set in Paris and other parts of Europe. Be careful not to get caught in too many rabbit holes.... but have fun.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I can answer or direct you to the right person or people who can help.

Happy prepping.

Don't forget to log your assignment.

Carly