I found Brandon Sanderson's lectures to be helpful -- he talks about outlining vs. discovery writing and the pros and cons of each. Some authors use what he calls the "points on a map" approach, where they know the main places they want to go with the plot but get there via discovery writing. I couldn't find the exact video I watched, but there are some listed here: http://www.writeaboutdragons.com/brandon_w2012/
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Originally posted by Kind Debater View PostI found Brandon Sanderson's lectures to be helpful -- he talks about outlining vs. discovery writing and the pros and cons of each. Some authors use what he calls the "points on a map" approach, where they know the main places they want to go with the plot but get there via discovery writing. I couldn't find the exact video I watched, but there are some listed here: http://www.writeaboutdragons.com/brandon_w2012/
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Originally posted by Zymologist View PostFor any of you that write fiction, how do you plan out your story? Whether it's a short story or a novel. Do you outline, wing it, or something else? If you outline, is there any particular method you follow?
I've got some ideas for my own writing, but planning is something of a hangup. I'm curious if any of you have any ideas on it.
The two other characters will appear in acts 1 and 3 respectively one minorly, the other as support.
I'm trying to be vague because the details don't matter for telling you my process, but I still am using an example to demonstrate.Last edited by Pentecost; 01-13-2015, 07:09 PM.Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith? -Galatians 3:5
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