Pantser or Plotter? NaNoWriMo is coming up, maybe you should choose a side…
Some writers identify as “pantsers”, mean they write “by the seat of their pants” making stuff up as they go. This is sometimes called “exploratory writing” or “organic writing” (or one of a few other similar things). Other writers call themselves “plotters”, meaning they write outlines before they start writing their book so they know exactly what to write. Occasionally you can hear writers get into arguments about which is better, which is “right”, or even if one or the other should even be done at all. Personally I am of the opinion “whatever works for you.” In fact, I…