How to Plot Your Novel Using Index Cards // Book Writing Tips for Authors

I was recently asked how I use index cards in my current novel plotting system. My book plotting has changed considerably over the last year so I thought I would explain my process. If you'd like to take a look at my previous plotting videos, there are quite a few on the channel. It is amazing to see the progression of how I write my novels. The index card method is one that I currently employ and use in conjunction with the Dabble plot grid and my bullet journal. I have both videos on these systems linked in the cards for you! I hope you enjoy this video and let me know how you plot your books in the comments. Thanks for watching! // READ MY BOOKS: https://ansage.ca ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* MY ETSY SHOP ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* https://www.etsy.com/shop/glitterfritter // GET ACCESS TO MY FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY: https://ansage.ca/resource-library // GET A FREE COPY OF ONE OF MY BOOKS: https://ansage.ca/newsletter-1 // NEED A BOOK COACH OR EDITOR? https://www.inessasage.com // TAKE ONE OF MY COURSES: https://cauldron-press-academy.thinkific.com/ Looking to join a fun community of like-minded book lovers? Join my Facebook group for extra content and giveaways! ➤ https://www.facebook.com/groups/945090619339423 Subscribe to the channel if you’re into seeing more of my writing life ➤ https://www.youtube.com/c/ANSageWrites // MY COVER DESIGN BUSINESS: https://www.cauldronpress.ca/ // MY FAVE WRITING BOOKS AND RESOURCES: ○ Strangers to Superfans: https://amzn.to/3efpmGG ○ On Writing: https://amzn.to/3FoJ12L ○ Save the Cat Writes a Novel: https://amzn.to/3qmcoMW ○ The Emotion Thesaurus: https://amzn.to/3ey17E1 ○ The Positive Trait Thesaurus: https://amzn.to/3ehTIIB ○ The Negative Trait Thesaurus: https://amzn.to/3J9Opcz ○ The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: https://amzn.to/3ey15vT // MY FILMING GEAR: ○ Camera: https://amzn.to/3H0vNd0 ○ Microphone: https://amzn.to/3ejQ6Wt ○ Microphone: https://amzn.to/3qgzjte ○ Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3sAND2a ○ Vlogging tripod: https://amzn.to/3yViacf // CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://ansage.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.n.sage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ansagewrites TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ansagewrites // ABOUT ME: I have spent most of my life waiting to meet a witch, vampire, or at least get haunted by a ghost. In between failed seances and many questionable outfit choices, I developed a keen eye for the extra-ordinary. When not writing, I spend my free time reading and binge-watching television shows in my pajamas. Currently, I reside in Toronto, Canada with my husband who is not a creature of the night. I am a Scorpio and a massive advocate of leggings for pants. // HAPPY MAIL: P.O. Box 15316 Queensway High PO Toronto, Ontario, M8Y 1H0 Canada // DISCOUNT CODES: *The Washi Tape Shop: https://www.thewashitapeshop.com?aff=1514 *Journalsay: https://www.journalsay.com/?ref=mysageplans *Erin Condren: https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/inessasage/1 ✨Disclosure✨ Some of the above links may be affiliate links. They are marked with an * for easy identification. If you choose to purchase through these links I may make a small commission, which helps support me and my channel. Make sure to subscribe to my channel for more indie author and writing tips! #authortube