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Yep, in reviewing the plot I have one chapter referring to an event in the past which actually happens in a subsequent chapter. Time to review the 90K of material and create a rough outline and rectify events. Gotta put my big person pantser suit on!

#Gender #Fiction #Writer #Author #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon #pantser

Yep, in reviewing the plot I have one chapter referring to an event in the past which actually happens in a subsequent chapter. Time to review the 90K of material and create a rough outline and rectify events. Gotta put my big person pantser suit on!

#Gender #Fiction #Writer #Author #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon #pantser

Yep, in reviewing the plot I have one chapter referring to an event in the past which actually happens in a subsequent chapter. Time to review the 90K of material and create a rough outline and rectify events. Gotta put my big person pantser suit on!

#Gender #Fiction #Writer #Author #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon #pantser

Yep, in reviewing the plot I have one chapter referring to an event in the past which actually happens in a subsequent chapter. Time to review the 90K of material and create a rough outline and rectify events. Gotta put my big person pantser suit on!

#Gender #Fiction #Writer #Author #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon #pantser

Yep, in reviewing the plot I have one chapter referring to an event in the past which actually happens in a subsequent chapter. Time to review the 90K of material and create a rough outline and rectify events. Gotta put my big person pantser suit on!

#Gender #Fiction #Writer #Author #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon #pantser

#WordWeavers March 2nd
"Do you write scenes out of order?"

Usually I don't. That said, it helped me 2 or 3 times to write a future scene in which details became clear so I knew where to go from where I was.

#pantser #writing

#WordWeavers March 2nd
"Do you write scenes out of order?"

Usually I don't. That said, it helped me 2 or 3 times to write a future scene in which details became clear so I knew where to go from where I was.

#pantser #writing

#WordWeavers March 2nd
"Do you write scenes out of order?"

Usually I don't. That said, it helped me 2 or 3 times to write a future scene in which details became clear so I knew where to go from where I was.

#pantser #writing

#WordWeavers March 2nd
"Do you write scenes out of order?"

Usually I don't. That said, it helped me 2 or 3 times to write a future scene in which details became clear so I knew where to go from where I was.

#pantser #writing

#WordWeavers March 2nd
"Do you write scenes out of order?"

Usually I don't. That said, it helped me 2 or 3 times to write a future scene in which details became clear so I knew where to go from where I was.

#pantser #writing

https://www.storyangles.com/post/plotting-for-pantsers

Plotting for Pantsers.
Don’t kill your creativity.

#pantser #plotting #writingtips #StoryAngles #writingcommunity #creativity #storytelling

https://www.storyangles.com/post/plotting-for-pantsers

Plotting for Pantsers.
Don’t kill your creativity.

#pantser #plotting #writingtips #StoryAngles #writingcommunity #creativity #storytelling

#Insomnia gives you the opportunity to some incredibly crazy things sometimes.

For example, over the past several days I have been experimenting with #ChatGPT. More because I was bored nothing more. And I wanted to see how good some of these newer models were with #writing. #Fiction.

Now, I #write. Fiction. #ScienceFiction mainly. Although I've dabbled into other more mainstream fiction #genres too except fantasy & horror. Other than #Grammarly and #ProWritingAid I've never really used #AI for anything other than to help me sound less snarky when replying to Reddit comments. A look through my history here and you can see just how unfiltered I am about topics I care passionately and deeply about.

But I've never used AI to actually *#write* a #story, from start to finish. At least not until now.

And since I'm usually a *#pantser* when I write, I just started with a simple #prompt and a simple #premise.

And holy fuck. Holy-holy fuck.

I mean, the AI didn't write it all by itself. I had to prompt it, guide it. Even fix some glaring and stupid mistakes (AI really has no cognitive understanding of the real world right now.)

And of the 40,000+ words it's written just about every single paragraph needs to be #edited. Heavily in places too. The overuse of #em-dashes is real y'all. I use em-dashes, but I don't use them in every fucking paragraph!

But the foundation is there.

The premise is unique. The story is unique. The characters are unique. And they have a depth to them that frankly has blown my mind.

I am both incredibly excited and very scared for what comes next but only a fool would take something AI has created and #publish it without #editing whether it's a Reddit comment, an Email, a social network post, or a tome.

#Insomnia gives you the opportunity to some incredibly crazy things sometimes.

For example, over the past several days I have been experimenting with #ChatGPT. More because I was bored nothing more. And I wanted to see how good some of these newer models were with #writing. #Fiction.

Now, I #write. Fiction. #ScienceFiction mainly. Although I've dabbled into other more mainstream fiction #genres too except fantasy & horror. Other than #Grammarly and #ProWritingAid I've never really used #AI for anything other than to help me sound less snarky when replying to Reddit comments. A look through my history here and you can see just how unfiltered I am about topics I care passionately and deeply about.

But I've never used AI to actually *#write* a #story, from start to finish. At least not until now.

And since I'm usually a *#pantser* when I write, I just started with a simple #prompt and a simple #premise.

And holy fuck. Holy-holy fuck.

I mean, the AI didn't write it all by itself. I had to prompt it, guide it. Even fix some glaring and stupid mistakes (AI really has no cognitive understanding of the real world right now.)

And of the 40,000+ words it's written just about every single paragraph needs to be #edited. Heavily in places too. The overuse of #em-dashes is real y'all. I use em-dashes, but I don't use them in every fucking paragraph!

But the foundation is there.

The premise is unique. The story is unique. The characters are unique. And they have a depth to them that frankly has blown my mind.

I am both incredibly excited and very scared for what comes next but only a fool would take something AI has created and #publish it without #editing whether it's a Reddit comment, an Email, a social network post, or a tome.

#Insomnia gives you the opportunity to some incredibly crazy things sometimes.

For example, over the past several days I have been experimenting with #ChatGPT. More because I was bored nothing more. And I wanted to see how good some of these newer models were with #writing. #Fiction.

Now, I #write. Fiction. #ScienceFiction mainly. Although I've dabbled into other more mainstream fiction #genres too except fantasy & horror. Other than #Grammarly and #ProWritingAid I've never really used #AI for anything other than to help me sound less snarky when replying to Reddit comments. A look through my history here and you can see just how unfiltered I am about topics I care passionately and deeply about.

But I've never used AI to actually *#write* a #story, from start to finish. At least not until now.

And since I'm usually a *#pantser* when I write, I just started with a simple #prompt and a simple #premise.

And holy fuck. Holy-holy fuck.

I mean, the AI didn't write it all by itself. I had to prompt it, guide it. Even fix some glaring and stupid mistakes (AI really has no cognitive understanding of the real world right now.)

And of the 40,000+ words it's written just about every single paragraph needs to be #edited. Heavily in places too. The overuse of #em-dashes is real y'all. I use em-dashes, but I don't use them in every fucking paragraph!

But the foundation is there.

The premise is unique. The story is unique. The characters are unique. And they have a depth to them that frankly has blown my mind.

I am both incredibly excited and very scared for what comes next but only a fool would take something AI has created and #publish it without #editing whether it's a Reddit comment, an Email, a social network post, or a tome.

#Insomnia gives you the opportunity to some incredibly crazy things sometimes.

For example, over the past several days I have been experimenting with #ChatGPT. More because I was bored nothing more. And I wanted to see how good some of these newer models were with #writing. #Fiction.

Now, I #write. Fiction. #ScienceFiction mainly. Although I've dabbled into other more mainstream fiction #genres too except fantasy & horror. Other than #Grammarly and #ProWritingAid I've never really used #AI for anything other than to help me sound less snarky when replying to Reddit comments. A look through my history here and you can see just how unfiltered I am about topics I care passionately and deeply about.

But I've never used AI to actually *#write* a #story, from start to finish. At least not until now.

And since I'm usually a *#pantser* when I write, I just started with a simple #prompt and a simple #premise.

And holy fuck. Holy-holy fuck.

I mean, the AI didn't write it all by itself. I had to prompt it, guide it. Even fix some glaring and stupid mistakes (AI really has no cognitive understanding of the real world right now.)

And of the 40,000+ words it's written just about every single paragraph needs to be #edited. Heavily in places too. The overuse of #em-dashes is real y'all. I use em-dashes, but I don't use them in every fucking paragraph!

But the foundation is there.

The premise is unique. The story is unique. The characters are unique. And they have a depth to them that frankly has blown my mind.

I am both incredibly excited and very scared for what comes next but only a fool would take something AI has created and #publish it without #editing whether it's a Reddit comment, an Email, a social network post, or a tome.

Discovery Writing
#WriterCommunity #WritingCommunity #Writer #Discovery #Writing #DiscoveryWriting #Pantsing #Pantser #Outlining #Outline #FindingThe Story

http://georgelthomas.com/2023/09/19/discovery-writing/

Discovery Writing
#WriterCommunity #WritingCommunity #Writer #Discovery #Writing #DiscoveryWriting #Pantsing #Pantser #Outlining #Outline #FindingThe Story

http://georgelthomas.com/2023/09/19/discovery-writing/

Book Review: Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books For Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker

Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I am reviewing Libbie Hawker’s Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing.

Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books For Faster, Better Writing was published in 2015 by Running Rabbit Press and is 162 pages long.

What It’s About
When it comes to the art (because it is an art) of plotting a story or a novel, authors often find themselves navigating a maze of endless possibilities. The task can be daunting, especially for those more inclined towards pantsing (writing by the seat of their pants without a detailed outline). However, Libbie Hawker’s ‘Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing’ offers an inviting and refreshing approach that helps to simplify this intricate process.

Writing Style
One of the standouts of Hawker’s writing is her engaging and conversational tone. She presents complex concepts in an accessible manner, making the book feel less like a dry ‘how-to manual’ and more like a heartfelt conversation with a knowledgeable friend.

‘Take Off Your Pants’ champions a particular outlining method that contrasts somewhat with the more freeform writing styles often romanticized in literary circles (the title itself is a playful jab at ‘pantsers’). However, rather than dismissing improvisation altogether, Hawker offers a structured framework that is a combination of ‘pantsing’ and ‘outlining’, allowing creativity to flourish within the boundaries you construct. She argues that having an outline speeds up the writing process and enhances the depth and cohesion of the story.

Central to Hawker’s methodology is what she terms ‘The Story Core’, a concept that encourages writers to focus on the fundamental aspects of a story, such as character transformation and thematic depth, before delving into plot details. By prioritizing these elements, Hawker posits that stories naturally unfold with greater authenticity and emotional resonance. Her breakdown of ‘The Story Core’ is detailed and accessible, making it easy for writers at any stage in their career or ability to grasp its significance.

Additionally, one of the book’s aspects I most appreciated is its brevity; Hawker keeps to the point without sacrificing substance — a rare feat in instructional books, which can sometimes veer into verbosity. At just over 160 pages, it provides concise yet comprehensive insights that respect your time and creative energy. Writers can apply her techniques directly to their current projects or use them as a foundation to build custom approaches tailored toward their individual needs.

Final Thoughts
Overall, ‘Take Off Your Pants!’ provides a roadmap for completing a first draft while instilling a sense of joy and adventure in the writing journey. This book is a gem in terms of what it offers in writing advice, and it will undoubtedly resonate with writers across all genres. I have already begun to use some of the advice from the book, such as ‘The Story Core’, and I can already see how it will help me create more fully rounded characters and more impactful plots.

I am giving Take Off Your Pants a 9/10.

Have you read Take Off Your Pants? What did you think?

Thank you, as ever, for reading my review.

Until next time,

George

© 2025 GLT

#character #outline #pantser #Plot #storyCore #storytelling

Are You A Plotter Or A Pantser?
#WritingCommunity #WriterCommunity #Plotter #Pantser #plotting #pantsing #ouline #outlining #writing #writer #WritingTips #Tips

http://georgelthomas.com/2023/05/30/are-you-a-plotter-or-a-pantser/

Are You A Plotter Or A Pantser?
#WritingCommunity #WriterCommunity #Plotter #Pantser #plotting #pantsing #ouline #outlining #writing #writer #WritingTips #Tips

http://georgelthomas.com/2023/05/30/are-you-a-plotter-or-a-pantser/

I was a pantser when I wrote Stupid Machine (and My Favorite Mother In Law, and Hot Meal, and Do-Ye0n Performs a Cost-Benefit Analysis on a Career Based on Questionable Activities ). I started off with a rough, unwritten outline, then hammered out words. I let the characters lead the story, amping up the action whenever things became dull.

https://niemannross.com/2024/12/03/pantser-or-plotter/

#writing #pantser #stupidmachine

I was a pantser when I wrote Stupid Machine (and My Favorite Mother In Law, and Hot Meal, and Do-Ye0n Performs a Cost-Benefit Analysis on a Career Based on Questionable Activities ). I started off with a rough, unwritten outline, then hammered out words. I let the characters lead the story, amping up the action whenever things became dull.

https://niemannross.com/2024/12/03/pantser-or-plotter/

#writing #pantser #stupidmachine

I was a pantser when I wrote Stupid Machine (and My Favorite Mother In Law, and Hot Meal, and Do-Ye0n Performs a Cost-Benefit Analysis on a Career Based on Questionable Activities ). I started off with a rough, unwritten outline, then hammered out words. I let the characters lead the story, amping up the action whenever things became dull.

https://niemannross.com/2024/12/03/pantser-or-plotter/

#writing #pantser #stupidmachine

I was a pantser when I wrote Stupid Machine (and My Favorite Mother In Law, and Hot Meal, and Do-Ye0n Performs a Cost-Benefit Analysis on a Career Based on Questionable Activities ). I started off with a rough, unwritten outline, then hammered out words. I let the characters lead the story, amping up the action whenever things became dull.

https://niemannross.com/2024/12/03/pantser-or-plotter/

#writing #pantser #stupidmachine

I was a pantser when I wrote Stupid Machine (and My Favorite Mother In Law, and Hot Meal, and Do-Ye0n Performs a Cost-Benefit Analysis on a Career Based on Questionable Activities ). I started off with a rough, unwritten outline, then hammered out words. I let the characters lead the story, amping up the action whenever things became dull.

https://niemannross.com/2024/12/03/pantser-or-plotter/

#writing #pantser #stupidmachine

#Plotter vs #pantser We’re getting ready for the blowhard, pushy board Helene to show up uninvited at our house tomorrow, and I’ve been feeling a little agitated about it. So today, I wrote an unexpected tornado (yeah, because hurricanes give warning and tornadoes don’t always) into my book. #Plotters, can you do that? No, I didn’t think so…

#AmWritingFiction #CozyMystery

#Plotter vs #pantser We’re getting ready for the blowhard, pushy board Helene to show up uninvited at our house tomorrow, and I’ve been feeling a little agitated about it. So today, I wrote an unexpected tornado (yeah, because hurricanes give warning and tornadoes don’t always) into my book. #Plotters, can you do that? No, I didn’t think so…

#AmWritingFiction #CozyMystery

#Plotter vs #pantser We’re getting ready for the blowhard, pushy board Helene to show up uninvited at our house tomorrow, and I’ve been feeling a little agitated about it. So today, I wrote an unexpected tornado (yeah, because hurricanes give warning and tornadoes don’t always) into my book. #Plotters, can you do that? No, I didn’t think so…

#AmWritingFiction #CozyMystery

#Plotter vs #pantser We’re getting ready for the blowhard, pushy board Helene to show up uninvited at our house tomorrow, and I’ve been feeling a little agitated about it. So today, I wrote an unexpected tornado (yeah, because hurricanes give warning and tornadoes don’t always) into my book. #Plotters, can you do that? No, I didn’t think so…

#AmWritingFiction #CozyMystery

#Plotter vs #pantser We’re getting ready for the blowhard, pushy board Helene to show up uninvited at our house tomorrow, and I’ve been feeling a little agitated about it. So today, I wrote an unexpected tornado (yeah, because hurricanes give warning and tornadoes don’t always) into my book. #Plotters, can you do that? No, I didn’t think so…

#AmWritingFiction #CozyMystery

I've passed the 12,000-word mark on my modern gothic story "The Development." Is it a novelette? A novella? Maybe even a novel? I don't know. All I know is the story is still pulling me along, so I have to keep writing. #AmWriting #Gothic #Horror #Pantser

I've passed the 12,000-word mark on my modern gothic story "The Development." Is it a novelette? A novella? Maybe even a novel? I don't know. All I know is the story is still pulling me along, so I have to keep writing. #AmWriting #Gothic #Horror #Pantser

I've passed the 12,000-word mark on my modern gothic story "The Development." Is it a novelette? A novella? Maybe even a novel? I don't know. All I know is the story is still pulling me along, so I have to keep writing. #AmWriting #Gothic #Horror #Pantser

I've passed the 12,000-word mark on my modern gothic story "The Development." Is it a novelette? A novella? Maybe even a novel? I don't know. All I know is the story is still pulling me along, so I have to keep writing. #AmWriting #Gothic #Horror #Pantser

I've passed the 12,000-word mark on my modern gothic story "The Development." Is it a novelette? A novella? Maybe even a novel? I don't know. All I know is the story is still pulling me along, so I have to keep writing. #AmWriting #Gothic #Horror #Pantser

Another salvo in the great #plotter vs #pantser writing debate.

https://open.substack.com/pub/susannasullivanauthor/p/is-letting-characters-drive-the-story?r=ytlja&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

#AmWriting

Another salvo in the great #plotter vs #pantser writing debate.

https://open.substack.com/pub/susannasullivanauthor/p/is-letting-characters-drive-the-story?r=ytlja&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

#AmWriting

Another salvo in the great #plotter vs #pantser writing debate.

https://open.substack.com/pub/susannasullivanauthor/p/is-letting-characters-drive-the-story?r=ytlja&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

#AmWriting

Another salvo in the great #plotter vs #pantser writing debate.

https://open.substack.com/pub/susannasullivanauthor/p/is-letting-characters-drive-the-story?r=ytlja&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

#AmWriting

Another salvo in the great #plotter vs #pantser writing debate.

https://open.substack.com/pub/susannasullivanauthor/p/is-letting-characters-drive-the-story?r=ytlja&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

#AmWriting

#WritersCoffeeClub Sep 4. Do you have specific goals when creating a scene?

One, yes. Keep following the characters and make sure to get all the details down. That's it.

#Pantser #DiscoveryWriter

#WritersCoffeeClub Sep 4. Do you have specific goals when creating a scene?

One, yes. Keep following the characters and make sure to get all the details down. That's it.

#Pantser #DiscoveryWriter

#WritersCoffeeClub Sep 4. Do you have specific goals when creating a scene?

One, yes. Keep following the characters and make sure to get all the details down. That's it.

#Pantser #DiscoveryWriter

#WritersCoffeeClub Sep 4. Do you have specific goals when creating a scene?

One, yes. Keep following the characters and make sure to get all the details down. That's it.

#Pantser #DiscoveryWriter

#WritersCoffeeClub Sep 4. Do you have specific goals when creating a scene?

One, yes. Keep following the characters and make sure to get all the details down. That's it.

#Pantser #DiscoveryWriter

CAW Term of the Week - Pantser
#CAW #CartersvilleAreaWriters #CartersvilleAreaWritersGroup #CAWTofW #Pantser #CAWTermOfTheWeek #TermoftheWeek #TofW #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingTips #WritingLife #WritersOfMastodon #WritersOnMastodon #AuthorsOfMastodon #AuthorsOnMastodon #MastoWriters

CAW Term of the Week - Pantser
#CAW #CartersvilleAreaWriters #CartersvilleAreaWritersGroup #CAWTofW #Pantser #CAWTermOfTheWeek #TermoftheWeek #TofW #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingTips #WritingLife #WritersOfMastodon #WritersOnMastodon #AuthorsOfMastodon #AuthorsOnMastodon #MastoWriters

CAW Term of the Week - Pantser
#CAW #CartersvilleAreaWriters #CartersvilleAreaWritersGroup #CAWTofW #Pantser #CAWTermOfTheWeek #TermoftheWeek #TofW #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingTips #WritingLife #WritersOfMastodon #WritersOnMastodon #AuthorsOfMastodon #AuthorsOnMastodon #MastoWriters

My task, over the next week, is to outline a brand new novella. I’ve never written fiction from an outline before. I’m not entirely sure how to start with the outline, but as soon as I’m through eating my breakfast, I’m about to begin figuring it out. #AmWriting #outline #pantser #plantser #planner