Daughter & Adekvat
Hey Adekvat, I’m trying to build a system to keep all my story ideas organized, like a digital library, and I could use your help making it as efficient and structured as possible.
Sure thing. Start with a master folder called “Story Ideas.” Inside that, create subfolders for each genre: Fantasy, Sci‑Fi, Mystery, etc. Within each genre folder, add a subfolder for each project or title you’re working on. In every project folder, keep three key files: 1) Outline.docx, 2) Characters.xlsx, 3) Notes.txt. The outline lists chapter titles and a brief summary, the spreadsheet tracks characters, traits, and relationships, and the notes file is a free‑form space for quick thoughts. Tag every file with the same prefix—like “FA‑001” for Fantasy project 001—to keep the naming consistent. Set a rule: no file should be more than 10 KB unless it’s a finished draft; that keeps the system lightweight. Finally, schedule a monthly audit: open each folder, delete redundant drafts, and ensure all tags match. This structure should keep your ideas tidy and quickly retrievable.