From 6738dce6a99f3863b5257e08a1af997349eb134d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sacha Chua Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:49:30 -0400 Subject: First try at schedule --- 2020/schedule/03.md | 56 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 56 insertions(+) create mode 100644 2020/schedule/03.md (limited to '2020/schedule/03.md') diff --git a/2020/schedule/03.md b/2020/schedule/03.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..07500811 --- /dev/null +++ b/2020/schedule/03.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +# Idea to Novel Superstructure: Emacs for Writing +Saturday, Nov 28 2020, 10:09 AM - 10:19 AM +Bala Ramadurai + +You want to write a novel, but you don't know how to create an +outline. You have a seed idea for a novel, and you intend to expand +it into a complete story. You have many ideas for a novel, and you +are wondering how to proceed. You started writing your heart out, and +you now feel the need to create a framework for a novel. + +Worry not, Emacs is here to the rescue. + +Listen to this talk to find out how to develop your story idea into a +framework for a novel, all within your favourite text editor, Emacs. + +What you will learn during the session: + +- How to write a single-line plot for a novel +- How to write the backbone of the novel, the main character arc +- How to create characters and write their arcs +- How to create a story design +- How to create the scenes design +- How to plan your novel writing project +- How to track your project + +The modified Emacs template has all the ingredients and flow to start +from a basic idea to a full fledged thrashed out novel superstructure. + +Once you are done with the superstructure, you can use the planning +and clocking infrastructure to finish scene after scene, thus +finishing your masterpiece. + +We will use: + +- The snowflake method - + + + +- The seven-point story structure - + + + +- The original emacs writing template - + + + +- Some spices from the speaker's kitchen + + + + +Back to the [[schedule]] + +All times are approximate, and we might shuffle talks around as needed. Please check https://emacsconf.org/2020 a few days before the start of the conference for instructions on how to watch and participate. + +[[!meta title="Idea to Novel Superstructure: Emacs for Writing"]] -- cgit v1.2.3