There are hundreds, thousands, maybe millions of different ways to write a book. I consider myself a “discovery writer” or “gardener” (some might say pantser). I tend to write extremely messy first drafts, sometimes drafts that have only a vague semblance to the story that I later realize I want to tell. Did you ever …
Revisiting what makes me a “discovery writer” instead of a “pantser”
Yes, I talked about it last month, but I was thinking again about the term “pantser” being used for a writer who does not have a solid outline in advance of writing. Many authors seem to embrace that term, but it’s always rubbed me the wrong way. I think I figured out another reason why …
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Please do not call me “pantser”
If you’ve spent a lot of time in writing circles, you’ve probably heard that there are two types of writers: “plotters” and “pantsers”. “Plotters” get their nickname because they plot out their stories in advance. For that virtue, they are granted a title that is a real word meaning “one who plots”. “Pantsers” get their …
Blogging again
Thought I’d try my hand at blogging again! Like most authors, I’m working on a blog because A) it’s a decent way to get your information out there and B) it’s a nice way to procrastinate. Um, maybe forget I said that last part. If history serves as any guide, I’ll be posting sporadically about …