Lists for Writing

I do best by making lists in order to keep notes and make sense of them later. My brain whirls so fast that if I just jot down words in a list in my notebook, I will later take a look and the words will trigger my memory to lapse into longer stories. I start with lists that evoke memories and that takes me back to the times and places. 

I always wonder how other people work. I'd love to hear from you in the comments section.