What's your writing method? Do you plot everything out before you start, like you did with your essays at college? Or do you just start writing? Myself, I just start writing and then plan as I go. In this guest post, Sheldon Townsend discusses ways of writing from a practical point of view.
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I have a tendency to just sit and write, developing a mind map as I go in order to keep track of characters and events. Is that how Pantsers work? In this post on how to be an author, Catherine McLean outlines the differences between Pantsers and Plotters, giving us a clear insight into the technical side of writing.
Which are you? Give your reactions to this article in the comments below. Continue reading Outlining vs Chaos: the Pantser vs Plotter Dilemma
I remember reading somewhere about someone in the film industry rejecting most of the screenplays that crossed his desk for lack of subplot. Side story is essential to creating depth to the main story and often provides context and background to the main story, increasing focus, tension and conflict - drawing the reader in to the web the author has woven. Continue reading Subplot and Plot: Weaving a Narrative From Story and Sidestory
In what is turning into a series on plotters and pantzers, today's guest poster, Elaine Calloway, gives a writing styles guide of seven useful tips for pantzers to help them progress their writing, while not giving up their muse.
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