So, after taking this course, I’ve come to the realization that I already had a system — and it helped me better organize and refine it.

I have three notebooks. The first one (the smallest) is for the capturing stage; I carry it everywhere with me and jot down every idea I have for my writing.

The second one (medium-sized) is for the articulation stage. Basically, it’s my everyday journal. When I find an idea interesting or worth pursuing, I summarize it in my journal and explore the direction I want it to take.

Finally, the largest notebook is for the connection stage, where my ideas take form. That’s where I write the actual text, essay, or poem based on the original idea I noted in my mini notebook.

This course was super interesting! I loved learning about idea construction and management — it definitely helped me :)