6. ALPHA 2.1.
And we crossed into Alpha. Now that you have everything in place and you know who your characters are, what’s the story about, where and when it happens, and how it happens, you need to think a few steps ahead and start plotting.
5. DISCOVERY 1.3.
Now it’s the time to decide what will be in the story and what remains background information. And we’re talking from big decisions, like what cities or neighbourhoods and buildings will get into the story, to very small decisions, like what the protagonist will eat for breakfast, or what technology are they using to advance the mission.
4. DISCOVERY 1.2.
We’re still in Discovery. Your idea is magnificent. But who’s going to join your adventure? And where is that happening? Why is that happening?
3. DISCOVERY 1.1.
Discovery is a very important step in the process of writing a novel. It is the stage where you think about the story you want to write and go beyond the premise. It is the time when you dream with your eyes open.
2. DABL — Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live!
DABL is a User Experience methodology to approach writing: Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live. It can be as complex or as simple as you want to make it.