Mind Maps
If you’ve read my blog then you know that I like to use mind maps to help me brainstorm and organize my plot. I generally use www.wisemapping.com which is a free, Internet based program. It works really well and the one big plus is that I can log into my maps from any Internet connection.
However, there is another program that I really like. It’s called Inspiration. It is software that you have to buy and runs around $70.00 for a single license. You can also download a free trial to see how it works. The one big plus of this program is that you can visually create a mind map and the software automatically creates a typed outline, based on your mind map. When you edit your mind map, the outline gets edited, and visa versa. The outline format also has drag and drop capability for easy reorganization. So if you have the extra money, it is worth looking into. To download a free trial for Inspiration 8, go here: