Working on a new writing resource for finding your story's EMOTIONAL CORE. This is a perfect first step to take when writing any novel. AND...get this: it works for plotters AND pantsers!

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If it's between me and the characters, it's always going to be them. I'm the author! just follow the damn outline!!

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This is the problem that the characters just don't understand. We make an outline, and form a plan to avoid plot holes! We can't pants our way through everything!

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I thought we had agreed we were following the outline? What are you doing? Stop it! My characters are pantsers and I am a plotter.

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They think they're so slick, except they can't see the big picture. So, NO! They do not get to hijack the story. We are following the outline.

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The absolute worst is when you're a plotter and your characters are pantsers. Eventually, though, they submit and we get back on track

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We plotted this! We all agreed where things were going. But NOOOO. They had to go and change things on me. Whatever. FINE. But this is the last time

you hear me?

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This might get me in trouble, but I actually don't think 100% pantsing even exists: hollyschindler.substack.com/p/we-are-all...

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Why?!? Why do they do this to us? Can we please stick to the outline I made? It took me a long time to make it!

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📝 Planning vs. Free writing- the age-old debate! While creative processes differ, planning is my secret weapon. ✨ How about you? Do you meticulously plot your stories or let them flow organically? Share your approach! #WritingProcess #AuthorInsights #PlottingVsPantsing