Multi-media Composing
Never underestimate the tool of being organized. As a writer it is important to know where you are going each step of the way, and understanding the world you are creating, but how can multi-media help your writing? There are many steps one can take when it comes to multi-media and writing organization, this blog will explore just a few ways these tools can help you further your writing career.
1.Infographics
At some point you will probably come in contact with a publishing company. During the first few processes you will not only have to share a few chapters of your book, but also an outline of where the story goes, and for some writers where the series will take the reader. Infographics are a great tool to organize and show case this amazing story you have in store for them.
Infographics are used for many mediums, business, politics, and even small pamphlets about toe fungus. These graphics will take (in your case) the publisher through a series of well-organized thoughts on a summary of you character and their journey. You can add images, maps, and maybe small blurbs of information that will help make your story credible.
In science fiction in general, it is important to outline the main cause and effect of the situation. Who is your character, what trouble do they get into, and how is it solved? Was it aliens, a chemical spill, maybe a real government conspiracy theory? This can all be outlined in the infographic from top to bottom.
Infographics are also great tool when it comes to creating ideas for the writer. You can use a infographic just for yourself to organize your thoughts. Taking your story from point A and figuring out how to get them to point Z. This multi-media tool can be used in multiple different ways when it comes to writing.
Traci Gardner writes a great short blog on what to write for a multi-media project, and what should be added to inforgraphics.
There is also a few templates on what kind of infographics one should use for their right here.
2.Twitter
What a world that we live in where Twitter is a go to source of multi-media writing. Many authors from J.K. Rowling to Stephan King use twitter to not only speak their mind on everyday issues, but also to promote what they are creating, and what others are creating around them. Twitter can be a great tool to use when trying to get noticed for your writing; you can share you blogs, or even direct people to different website where you are published. Pictures can be used for informational needs, or just peer entertainment.
Twitter is also used for the media, and the spread of news. As a writer you can use this to direct your readers to certain news outlets you will be writing about, or maybe as examples for up and coming events you will be attending to.
3. Blogs
Blogs can be used as great ways of spreading information, and story lines. Just like twitter it can be a place for the readings to get more information on your writing, and how far along you are before the release of a new book. Blogs are used to inform, entertain, and express thoughts for those who are interested in your medium. This is also a great way to show case book cover idea’s, along with sharing short stories or videos.
There are many different ways for a writer to stay up to date, and organized with multi-media outlets. A writer should always remember that even though organization isn’t fun sometimes, it is the only way a story can be composed and ready for the publishing company. With a few steps, and a few different ways to keep your readers up to date, you as an author and strive in this new age of media.