Checklist before starting next novel:
POV Character? Check
Sidekick? Check
Villain? Check
Quirky secondary characters? Check
Plot outline? Check
Story Beat Sheet? Check
Voice? Check
Premise? Check
Stakes? Check
Hmm. What else am I missing?
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Conflict? Or is that part of characters/ plot?
It’s in the beat sheet, but it deserves it’s own slot.
Conflict? check.
Coffee/tea/beverage of choice and writing implements seem to be all that you’re missing from that list.
If it were me?
A cup of tea and plenty of chocolate.
Have fun!
🙂
Setting?
What’s a story beat sheet? How does it differ from an outline?
Yes, what is it?
And PS, how do you set up your character maps (if you do them). I’m asking because I’m about to start a more character driven than plot driven novel and I’ve never done it before.
Setting? sort of check. Its not integrated enough in the plot
A beat sheet is something I borrowed from writing screenplays and David Lubar. It lists all of the scenes in detail, including characters, setting, motivations, stakes, dramatic questions, and outcomes.
I’m not even slightly worried about anything you write. It will be perfect.