Welcome back to Week 1 of the Process Project Blog series!
Today is a
continuation of yesterday’s interview with the lovely Amanda Pate. Click hereto catch up on the first half of our interview where we talked about why she
writes, what she writes, and how she writes. Today, we will find out a little
more about how she writes and revises!
J: When you are preparing
to write a new story, what kinds of techniques or methods do you use to
organize your ideas?
A: For the most part, it doesn't matter what genre I'm writing,
I generally tackle the brainstorms and preparation in the same way. I allot at
least a week for an idea to percolate. I make notes on my phone, in my journal,
or anywhere I can keep track of what I write, and save it for a later time.
During that week, I mull it over, think about it, try and discern the
characters, what their basic personalities will be, etc. And after a week, or
sometimes two, I can start my brainstorming process.
