How do you visualize your novel?

I'm not normally an artsy-craftsy girl, and I can't really draw. But, I have hit upon a crafty way that helps me visualize the characters and elements of my novel(s).



I have a notebook for each book.  (A sturdy black notebook one with gridlines and color-coded sections.  These notebooks remind me of the engineering lab books at KSC. ) In each book, I use a combination of images from magazines, the web, or stock photo places, sketches, and notes to cobble together my vision for that book.

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