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Drafting novels has become difficult of late. I used to be a happy pantser--leap in, and trust that my subconscious knew where I was going (and it did). I developed a habit of just-in-time plotting, where I'd plan out the next few chapters, have a guideline, and that kept me on track.

This worked for years, and multiple books, both original and fanfic.

#writing #drafting #plotting #plantser

Drafting novels has become difficult of late. I used to be a happy pantser--leap in, and trust that my subconscious knew where I was going (and it did). I developed a habit of just-in-time plotting, where I'd plan out the next few chapters, have a guideline, and that kept me on track.

This worked for years, and multiple books, both original and fanfic.

#writing #drafting #plotting #plantser

Drafting novels has become difficult of late. I used to be a happy pantser--leap in, and trust that my subconscious knew where I was going (and it did). I developed a habit of just-in-time plotting, where I'd plan out the next few chapters, have a guideline, and that kept me on track.

This worked for years, and multiple books, both original and fanfic.

#writing #drafting #plotting #plantser

Drafting novels has become difficult of late. I used to be a happy pantser--leap in, and trust that my subconscious knew where I was going (and it did). I developed a habit of just-in-time plotting, where I'd plan out the next few chapters, have a guideline, and that kept me on track.

This worked for years, and multiple books, both original and fanfic.

#writing #drafting #plotting #plantser

Drafting novels has become difficult of late. I used to be a happy pantser--leap in, and trust that my subconscious knew where I was going (and it did). I developed a habit of just-in-time plotting, where I'd plan out the next few chapters, have a guideline, and that kept me on track.

This worked for years, and multiple books, both original and fanfic.

#writing #drafting #plotting #plantser

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

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

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

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

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

One of the most important lessons I've learned as a writer comes from improv classes. "Leave yourself somewhere to go" - a story doesn't have to escalate immediately, emotions should be used with nuance. This is why I'm fatigued with Marvel: how many times can humanity/Earth/the universe be in danger? I realize this is especially important when you intend to write a series.

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@JoanGrey @nlowell @allisonwyss
I started out as a pantser, but it took me a long time to finish a draft. So I have gradually moved more to starting with a rough outline. I still really like the 'discovery' portion, where new characters jump in, things happen that grew organically out of the story. So yeah, I have to move things around. Happily, Scrivener makes that easy to do. But with my latest draft I realized I needed to really flesh out my 'B' story so I need to add some scenes.
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@KellyEsparzaWrites I'm a total #plantser, who sometimes goes full #pantser 😄
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@KellyEsparzaWrites
Plantser here! I figure out my characters and their main problem/conflict and also have the end in mind, but I don't outline anything. I just start randomly writing scenes.
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@Charleyhall I can completely relate. There is one character in the series I am presently writing that I adore, even if he can be 'difficult' to get talking. He misbehaves and only doles out information in stages, including things that would have been good to know an entire novel ago. (and to anyone that isn't a #pantser or #plantser I realize just how batshit crazy that sounds)