07-23-2012, 06:36 AM | #1 |
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Time Line Tool?
My time line in my notes for my books is currently in an out line, but it is hard t show overlap well, and it is spanning multiple pages making it a bit of a scrolling mess... can some one point me to a free, decent, mac friendly time line tool? The time line currently spans 5 books, so it is getting long and messy.
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07-23-2012, 07:06 AM | #2 |
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I'm working on an experiment for time lining on my current book I'm writing. I broke my outline down to four scenes per chapter. As I write I note before each scene in red bold face for easy reference the day (day 1, day 10) and time of day (morning, noon, afternoon, evening, etc) when that scene is taking place. So far it has helped me keep my timeline straight as I go. I'll remove those notes when the ms is complete. It's fairly simple, easy to reference back and forth and keeps me on track. So far it seems to be working well.
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Here is one that I use - it is FREE! Plus it is fun.
http://thetimelineproj.sourceforge.net/ Events are colour coded, such as birthdays, dates in history, etc. I find it is invaluable. |
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Forgot to say - I use it with Windows. Not sure if it is MAC friendly.
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Yes very easy. Hang on I´ll try and get a screen print.
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07-23-2012, 10:58 AM | #11 |
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I haven read of any authors using it for a time line, but then again an attorney once told me that a trial is just two stories, and the best story wins. So maybe...
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In engineering we use Project Manager software for complicated tasks and projects. You can look in Wikipedia to get a quick look at the broad spectrum of programs out there.
You might look at Zoho which is used online and offers a free (limited) Plan. I am sure there are other ones out that too that are free or cheap that you can try out and see what you think. CNET has a lot of stuff. I would get one that would let you try it out before you pay for it unless it is highly recommended by someone you trust. All offer tools. And of course there are the aforementioned diagramming tools that in some cases have been enhanced to do other things. |
07-23-2012, 07:40 PM | #15 |
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Interesting suggestion. I can see where one might use Microsoft's Project or similar software -- create scenes as individual tasks (on one calendar) and then assign characters as resources for those tasks. Probably makes the most sense if you already own that software because of the expense and learning curve. Definitely tickles my sense of overkill.
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