Definitely a Plantser here, too. I've met two true Plotters, one wrote Romance, the other Crime/Mystery. The first built an inverted pyramid from the setting + the two main characters; the second planned out every scene and nuance in a kind of shorthand which took months, before writing the actual novel in a matter of weeks.
I also know a true Pantser who, given the genre, kicks off with an idea, gathering the characters and their motivations as the writing progresses at speed. Once that pass is completed, the author does the research needed, then knits it in to the script, then gives the script another pass to bring the characters to life, then another pass to... The very idea I find horrifying.
But that's the thing with fiction writers. There is no "correct" way. It's what works for the individual.
Thanks Linda. I started out as a Pantser who still did a huge amount of research before I started writer, as the years have gone by I became a Plantser. I also edit as I go therefore leaving me with a "cleaner" first draft. I doubt will ever be a Plotter as I'm not a very organised person.
Finally, someone else who edits as they go. LOL. My life's tapestry is sewn with mismatched threads, the wrong stitches and looks more like a modern art vomit. 😂
Definitely a Plantser here, too. I've met two true Plotters, one wrote Romance, the other Crime/Mystery. The first built an inverted pyramid from the setting + the two main characters; the second planned out every scene and nuance in a kind of shorthand which took months, before writing the actual novel in a matter of weeks.
I also know a true Pantser who, given the genre, kicks off with an idea, gathering the characters and their motivations as the writing progresses at speed. Once that pass is completed, the author does the research needed, then knits it in to the script, then gives the script another pass to bring the characters to life, then another pass to... The very idea I find horrifying.
But that's the thing with fiction writers. There is no "correct" way. It's what works for the individual.
I'm glad yours works for you, Paula.
Thanks Linda. I started out as a Pantser who still did a huge amount of research before I started writer, as the years have gone by I became a Plantser. I also edit as I go therefore leaving me with a "cleaner" first draft. I doubt will ever be a Plotter as I'm not a very organised person.
"not a very organised person" - LOL! You haven't met me!
I write very slowly, editing as I go - none of this 'dirty draft' stuff - so by the time The End is added, all it needs is a polish.
That's not to say I've never made some horrendous mis-steps along the way. All part of life's rich tapestry.
Finally, someone else who edits as they go. LOL. My life's tapestry is sewn with mismatched threads, the wrong stitches and looks more like a modern art vomit. 😂