It's so interesting to me how differently everyone works. I'm one of those writers who goes with the outline and lots and lots of notes on scenes before I ever start writing. But despite all that, there is lots of filling in of interiority and World building that I need to do in subsequent drafts!
So true, and as I said even different from book to book. I used to be this methodical polish-as-I-went writer, but not any longer. Maybe...running out of time??
I write semi-polished drafts before sending them out for feedback to critique partners.
When starting a new project, I’ll write three chapters in an attempt to get to know my characters organically before outlining or doing character sketches. The ending is a mountain in the distance.
Excellent - I've actually written a followup post for folks who need to hear what you just outlined - get to know your characters. And oh, that mountain!!! Thanks, Kristin!
It's so interesting to me how differently everyone works. I'm one of those writers who goes with the outline and lots and lots of notes on scenes before I ever start writing. But despite all that, there is lots of filling in of interiority and World building that I need to do in subsequent drafts!
So true, and as I said even different from book to book. I used to be this methodical polish-as-I-went writer, but not any longer. Maybe...running out of time??
I write semi-polished drafts before sending them out for feedback to critique partners.
When starting a new project, I’ll write three chapters in an attempt to get to know my characters organically before outlining or doing character sketches. The ending is a mountain in the distance.
Excellent - I've actually written a followup post for folks who need to hear what you just outlined - get to know your characters. And oh, that mountain!!! Thanks, Kristin!