: Re: organising complex networks I've decided to experiment with mystery novels and went for the type I most like: Miss Marple kind of tale. I set the story in a small town (about 2000 people)

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You probably need Mind Mapping Tools or Network mapping softwares, or Topology, or Ontologies. Anything that lets you create elements (in the shape of boxes, clouds, cards or whatever) and define connections between them.

I found myself well with Lucidchart, used for flux diagrams, because it's simple and easy to use. There are thousands of programs like that, just do a quick web search.

My only advice is to keep the tool as simple as you can: you need something to simplify your work, but additional softwares always end up adding layers of complexity to your writing process, so don't rely too much on them.

EDIT: I forgot to mention, sometimes pen and paper does the trick. Build a cork-board full of post-its, and you'll have the map you need.

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