Among other things, today is "National Memo Day." A memo, or in its original, longer form, memorandum , is defined as "a short note designating something to be remembered, especially something to be done or acted upon in the future; reminder ." As a non-plotter, it's important to keep track of ideas, clues, story reveals, character development and all the myriad details that keep those dreaded plot holes and continuity errors at bay. Some writers use lengthy outlines, some jot notes on legal pads, some use voice recordings (I know one author who dictates all his novels while hiking), some keep a separate document file, or use a program like Scrivener to help them keep track of their stories. I use a foam core board and sticky notes, and it's as close as I can get to plotting. There's no particular ordering of my notes. If I place a clue in chapter 6, I'll note it on my board. Then, when it's dealt with, I can toss the note. As the bo...