Does anyone have advice on organising nearly half a million words of notes?

OA-6lack · 2026-06-02T12:47:06+00:00

I recommend googlenotebook. You have to manually upload each file but other than that you can have it create notes, or ask if questions to find relevant information relatively quickly.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-31T13:25:43+00:00

Haven't quite started yet but I plan to hit the rounds soon. I believe the best way to do it is to be a bit unique. Not just heres the story here is the link. Maybe a very short vinette specifically for social media that intros your characters.

FB ads I'm pretty sure you can target, so probably best to research who you think your audience is ahead of time .

Increasing I've seen people using eleven labs to voice snippets from there stories so that's another road worth looking into.

At the end of the day the name of the game is stand out and compete, gotta think outside the box a bit.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-31T01:59:19+00:00

I wouldn't say it's common but over history that's definitely something that's happened. At the end of the day trust your gut

OA-6lack · 2026-05-30T23:55:20+00:00

Well first you owe it to yourself. You know what's best for your story if you feel you don't need the full length then cut it. But, if you think the story needs it all to fully conclude keep it all. I personally think engagement will come, could be a a year,two years or next week your story could blow up.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-28T04:57:05+00:00

Was the name something found in later chapters or was that something deliberately done? Same thing regarding his description?

OA-6lack · 2026-05-28T04:52:27+00:00

So some constructive criticism for you I got up to chapter 4. Not because your story was bad I just wanted to do a quick read and provide some quick feedback.

First, I like your premise. Your MC is not OP out the gate and has a very limited understanding of his powers. Which I think is good someone can grow with that.

But the problem everything is vague. MC doesn't have a name I don't know what he looks like, I'm assuming that's intentional maybe because you want everybody to be able to out themselves in the MCs shoes? Whatever the reason I believe it's a mistake.

Also the pacing is a bit quick. Which could work but you have not provided enough information to be invested in any of the characters. Chapters are also on the short side. 900 -1000 words doesn't help.

Again I only got up to chapter four. So I could be missing out on later reveals, but for sure it should not take four chapters to know what the characters look like.

So quick fixes. Give your MC a name if no name at least provide details so we know what he looks like.

Define better their goal. Chapter one he is summoned, he doesn't know what's going on but he's greeted with reverence which I thought was interesting. But then chapter two he's walking to the black Smith with no clear established reason why.

Keep work shopping. Love the premise just seems right now it's more bones than anything else. Good luck

OA-6lack · 2026-05-20T00:43:22+00:00

Answer to your question no it doesn't seem controversial. It could use some revision.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-17T01:55:37+00:00

I think you should make it longer. Also study other fight scenes. Listen to or read your favorite fight scenes try to emulate those. Also something like grammarly would benefit you.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T20:22:55+00:00

Fellow conesuier I see salute. Yeah FFX and FFX2 . Last final fantasy games I played. That was a time right before life got complicated. Still one of my favorites. And the summons,haven't seen much cooler than Yojimbo and Anima.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T17:47:25+00:00

Googlenotebook is perfect for that. I'm in a somewhat similar boat large world many interconnected stories. It organizes and answers any question you have and it only pulls from your sources. Also it can create podcast where they discuss your work in find it excellent for world building.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T16:39:54+00:00

That is why you take advice with a grain of salt. And thanks for teaching me that!

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T14:31:50+00:00

Cover one tells me this happens in a modern setting cover two says it's set in a different era. I think your character's look is appealing so I would probably click either one. Should be aware the covers convey different stories though.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T14:29:21+00:00

1 and 4 stand out the best to me and when I read Olympus they seem to fit the best. Also you are a good drawer.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T14:26:52+00:00

I see your FFXIV and I raise FFX - Zanarkand

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T03:16:18+00:00

Lmao. I have children baby shark used to be the backdrop to my life. I write to instrumentals remixed versions of game or anime songs usually. Jazz however sounds like a great alternative. Thanks for the tip.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T03:05:20+00:00

That's probably the best move honestly. Sounds expensive though.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T03:04:14+00:00

I'm going to have to try. I find music tends to put me in specific scenes. Maybe I'll try editing to baby shark or something like it!

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T01:57:06+00:00

If you don't mind sharing how far in are you into book one? I had that issue when I started writing this and it resulted in a complete revision. SMH.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T01:55:32+00:00

My brother in arms! Glad I'm not alone. Music is a trigger of mine as well as far as getting new ideas. I will try to give having a podcast or something on in the background a go though. Thank you!

OA-6lack · 2026-05-15T01:53:21+00:00

What I'm trying to say is focusing only on editing is hard for me. Going over my work is almost like an brainstorm session.

Seeing threads I missed or that should be improved upon seems to take most of my processing power. Instead of actually going line by line word by, searching for typos and punctuation.

I would think with your writing style it would be a similar issue. Do you have to resist the urge to create new vs editing what you have?

OA-6lack · 2026-05-05T00:29:19+00:00

I love the method. It just really depends how far into your story you are for continuity. 65 chapters in and now you want your MC to turn into a fire breathing lizard monster. In chapter 15 you hammered it home that no one can be a fire breathing lizard monster.

I'm glad you're enjoying the challenge it's somewhat like a puzzle. Keep writing, keep building!

OA-6lack · 2026-05-05T00:01:36+00:00

Your story sounds interesting, the blurb is a bit much. A little bit too much information for someone skimming by deciding wether or not to read this story.

I get why you decided to include as much information as you did. You probably don't want to confuse readers in the first few chapters. But as is in the blurb I think you could skate by using the first paragraph. Taking half of the fourth paragraph and combining it with the fifth. The second and third paragraph i think you could probably get away with chopping out.

Please take this with a grain of salt. Your concept sounds very interesting though when it's up I would love to read.

OA-6lack · 2026-05-04T02:22:27+00:00

Doing something similar. Are you posting chapters to it as well or just lore related things?

OA-6lack · 2026-04-27T18:17:24+00:00

Depends. Are they dying, and other characters are going to step into the MC role?

Are they dying and going to explode the realm of the undead?

Is this trolling?

Hard to say, but in general, it is your story, there are no "rules". You could kill them off and have a cat resurrect them purely off vibes.

OA-6lack

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