Mastersheet
When I first have an idea for a new book, I begin by creating what I call a 'Mastersheet'. This document serves as the outline as well as the place for potential titles, subtitles, book covers, and any other additional miscellaneous information. I edit this document regularly throughout my writing process. As I write (or even create a document for) each chapter, I hyperlink it on the Mastersheet so that I could easily access it. I also create a folder in my Google Drive for each book.
Here is an example of a Mastersheet for a book I wrote:
PRESUMED GUILTY
How DC politicians destroyed due process — and how we can restore it
Chapter 1: What Is Due Process? Good to go! (3,012 words)
Chapter 2: It Starts With A Warrant Reviewed by Kate (2,346 words)
Chapter 3: Tyrannical Asset Forfeiture In progress (1,809 words)
Chapter 4: Broad Surveillance Not yet started
Chapter 5: Traffic Law Not yet started
Chapter 6: Bail & Pre-Trial Conditions First draft complete (3,700 words)
Chapter 7: Checkpoints Good to go! (1,883 words)
Chapter 8: Eminent Domain Good to go! (1,300 words)
Chapter 9: Crazy People Good to go! (2,541 words)
Chapter 10: FISA and the No-Fly List Good to go! (1,832 words)
Chapter 11: Prosecutorial Malfeasance Good to go! (2,872 words)
Chapter 12: Judges Gone Wild Good to go! (2,500 words)
Chapter 13: Felony Murder Good to go! (2,307 words)
Chapter 14: Irreversible Mistakes Good to go! (3,244 words)
Chapter 15: But It's An Emergency! Good to go! (2,676 words)
Chapter 16: Police Brutality & Misconduct Good to go! (2,000 words)
Chapter 17: Incorrections Good to go! (1,595 words)
Add:
Legalized Kidnap
Undue Vagueness - Three Felonies A Day - Silvergate says this violates due process
Think of the Children!
Public Defenders Inside New Orleans public defenders' decision to refuse felony cases
Court Fees and Getting Court Fees Paid | LawHelp.org
(dozens more links/things to add to the next edition of the book)
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