WIP Challenge Check-in, Day 20 -- Thursday

[linaewen]

What kind of a writing day has it been today -- or yesterday, if today hasn't gotten going yet?

•     I thought about my fic once or twice
•     I wrote
•     I did some planning and/or research
•     I edited
•     I've sent my fic off to my beta
•     I posted today!
•     I'm taking a break
•     I did something else that I'll talk about in a comment

Discussion - What part do maps play in your writing?  Are they necessary to forming your story?  Part of research?  Do you ever draw maps as a way to help you plan your story?

Comments

[linaewen]

I do not include maps with my stories, but I do use them as part of research -- my main fandom has a lot of good maps available that really help plan my fic, and since my characters travel a lot, they are a necessary part of research and planning. I may have drawn a map or two myself to help me get a feel for things, but I usually rely on other people's maps.

[lea_hazel]

I have a map! Drew it myself, too. I used to draw them by the dozens as a kid, and eventually tapered off. I was glad to pick up the habit again, for a bit.

[samuraiter]

Lots of shortfics today, so I've cleared up a fair bit of backlog, but I've got one important deadline to tackle in the morning. Almost there!

I love drawing maps, but ... almost entirely for original work. If the world is yours to build, well, the actually nuts and bolts of building is awfully fun.