For writers and authors, meetings are crucial for collaboration, research, and project alignment. This template transforms spoken discussions into structured, actionable insights, making it easier to capture critical information without diverting your focus from the conversation. Leverage voice-to-text to effortlessly document every idea, decision, and task, ensuring no detail is lost.
Meeting Details
Novel Outline Review - Chapter 3 Revisions
Identify the specific writing project or piece this meeting pertains to.2024-10-27, 10:00 AM PST
Record the exact date and time the meeting took place.Alice (Author), Bob (Editor), Carol (Agent)
List all participants present, including their role or affiliation.Finalize character arc for protagonist; discuss marketing strategy for launch.
State the primary goals or desired outcomes of the meeting.Discussion Points & Key Takeaways
Plot twist effectiveness; Beta reader feedback on pacing.
Briefly describe the subject being discussed.Editor suggests moving the reveal earlier. Agent noted beta readers found Chapter 7 slow.
Provide a concise overview of the conversation, capturing main arguments and perspectives.Decision: Incorporate new plot twist in Chapter 5. Insight: Need to add more conflict to Chapter 7.
Document critical conclusions, agreements, or significant observations made during the discussion.Action Items
Rewrite Chapter 5 to integrate new plot twist.
Clearly state the task or activity that needs to be performed.Alice (Author)
Specify who is responsible for completing the action item.2024-11-15
Set a specific deadline for the completion of the action.Pending
Indicate the current progress of the action item (e.g., Pending, In Progress, Completed).Editorial & Feedback Notes
Editor Bob, Agent Carol, Peer Review Group
Identify who provided the feedback or editorial comments.Clarify protagonist's motivation in opening scene. Strengthen dialogue in Chapter 12.
Detail the exact feedback given, referencing specific sections or aspects of the writing.Add an internal monologue paragraph. Expand dialogue exchanges, focus on subtext.
Suggest potential changes or approaches to address the feedback.Future Considerations
Schedule follow-up meeting for marketing copy review. Send revised Chapter 5 to editor.
Outline immediate next actions or planned follow-up activities.How will international rights be handled? What's the budget for promotional tours?
List any unresolved questions or topics deferred for later discussion.Productive, positive collaboration. Some concerns about project timeline.
Briefly describe the general atmosphere or notable sentiments of the meeting.How to Use This Template
- Open the 'Meeting Notes Template' in CraftNote before your meeting begins.
- Activate CraftNote's voice-to-text feature to automatically transcribe discussions into the appropriate fields.
- Use custom voice commands to quickly navigate between sections and fill in 'Action Items' or 'Key Takeaways' on the fly.
- Review the transcribed notes immediately after the meeting, adding any clarifying details or formatting.
- Export the completed notes as a PDF or share directly with collaborators for seamless project management and accountability.
Customization Tips
- Adapt the 'Discussion Points' section for research interviews by adding fields like 'Interviewee Background' and 'Key Quotes'.
- For brainstorming sessions, modify 'Action Items' to include 'Idea Categories' and 'Feasibility Score' for rapid evaluation.
- When using for editorial feedback, create a dedicated 'Revision Log' section to track specific changes requested and implemented.