Writing entire books is not for the faint of heart. You have a whole world in your mind you need to keep track of and it's full of characters, politics, and so many other things that you can't physically see or visit in order to keep your story straight. The chances of getting names, settings, or rules mixed up or entirely forgetting your plans for the next seven chapters are very high. Do yourself a favor to avoid the chaos and frustration that you don't need; Start taking notes! One of the first things I do when I have a book idea is set up a notebook. I absolutely have to have my notes written out for me physically on paper. That way I can have them right next to me without pulling away from my word processing window. If you're a writer who is easily distracted or happens to have a lot on their plate, you'll know how dangerous it is to remind yourself that your computer screen can show you a lot more than just your work. I do everything I can to avo...