I'm not really sure where this question goes, but I figured I would get the right kind of responses here. When you start each chapter do you go to a fresh page, or just start with a couple of lines between typing and Chapter X written? Do you start it part way down the new page like you see in most books?
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oct. 11, 2008 - 12 00
When I am writing I do not worry about the formatting; I reckon formatting is a great way of distracting yourself from writing, plus it goes to pot when you start rearranging things. You may even be able to get away with not bothering with chapters until afterward, where it will be more obvious where the natural breaks in your novel are.
I use some software that allows me to put sections in sub-files - these aren't chapters or anything, just the chunks in which I will be writing. It allows me to jump straight to a section, easily rearrange the order of scenes, and look at each section without what is above and below it getting in the way. If I was just writing in a normal word processor I think I would just make a couple of returns and bold the chapter heading - just so we i could see where each section was. I would probably also attach some notes - a little summery of what was in the chapter or section, which would make rewrites easier.
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oct. 11, 2008 - 12 05
I usually just insert a page break and type Chapter X (I may lose count and have a few Chapter X's but...) It just takes me a couple of seconds and then when I'm done I can use the find option to quickly go to chapters. *shrugs* After I'm done I go back and do the whole center and bold thing.
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oct. 11, 2008 - 12 40
Same. Page break, then chapter X. Makes it easier to find things if you have to go back and look something up.
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