notes to self on the "Snowflake Method" of novel writing by Randy Ingermandson PhD

Ten Steps to A Novel   by Randy Ingermandson PhD ( A streamlined method.)

1.  Write a one sentence summary of your novel.  Fifteen words or less is better.
2.   Expand this sentence into a full paragraph, describing the story set up - the major disasters and the ending.  Ideally five sentences.  The backdrop, three disasters, and the ending.
3.  Character study sheets  .... storyline, motives, goals, conflicts, epiphany,  summary
4.  Expand each section  as the story grows.  All but last section should end in a disaster.
5.  Write a one page description of each character.  Tell story from his or her point of view.
6.  Expand synopsis into four pages.  Cycle back and fix things as you gain insight into story & new ideas.
7.  Expand character description.
8. Based upon your four page synopsis -  Make a list of all scenes necessary to turn story into a novel. Spreadsheet  the story on computer !!    This is the time saver of the method!!
9.  Switch back to word processor and expand dialogues
10. Pound out the draft in "150 hours instead of 500 hours"