tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post4061213366064724005..comments2023-06-26T11:53:49.954+01:00Comments on Jo's Writing Space: To Plan or Not To PlanJo's Writing Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-15316465000152775632016-11-02T10:56:24.295+00:002016-11-02T10:56:24.295+00:00I tend to briefly plan then let the characters and...I tend to briefly plan then let the characters and plot eek themselves out as I'm writing (with some heavy editing on the way). I say do it, do it, do it. It sounds like you want to but maybe the confidence level is a tad low (that's me every day!) but you may find the love if you hunker down and keep writing. Good Luck!Mama Elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550504709054632844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-87330864601675881732016-11-02T09:15:07.928+00:002016-11-02T09:15:07.928+00:00I'm still finding out which I am too. I mostly...I'm still finding out which I am too. I mostly write without a plan and I'm wondering if that's the problem with my novel, I've killed it with planning.Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-17278738105377009402016-11-02T09:13:52.910+00:002016-11-02T09:13:52.910+00:00I think it's about finding what you're hap...I think it's about finding what you're happiest with Jude. I like the freedom of pantsing!Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-22673609548009576492016-11-02T09:13:08.268+00:002016-11-02T09:13:08.268+00:00Thanks Maddy, I am aiming to have some fun with th...Thanks Maddy, I am aiming to have some fun with this and see if I get anything worth working with.Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-36257993116217066502016-11-02T09:12:16.118+00:002016-11-02T09:12:16.118+00:00I'm lucky that I have lots of time to write - ...I'm lucky that I have lots of time to write - if I turn the TV off of course! But I do know what you mean about having a plan, it's reassuring to know where the story is going. I'm flying by the seat of my pants on this one ans so far so good!Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-88899394230153133642016-11-02T09:10:45.144+00:002016-11-02T09:10:45.144+00:00I've done a tiny bit of planning but I'm m...I've done a tiny bit of planning but I'm mainly letting the story have its head and seeing where we end up.Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-12002438649694433732016-10-31T20:07:36.760+00:002016-10-31T20:07:36.760+00:00I don't know which I am...I have a broad plan ...I don't know which I am...I have a broad plan but not lots of little details planned out. And I pick whichever bit of the story I want to write when I sit down rather than follow the story arc. Well done for getting to 18000 words. Good luck for Nano, whatever you decide. XAlice @ The Filling Glasshttp://thefillingglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-43506996560413210902016-10-30T08:09:44.177+00:002016-10-30T08:09:44.177+00:00I never plan and actually find it blocks me if I d...I never plan and actually find it blocks me if I do. I like the story to flow of it's own accord. A writing teacher once told me not to tell anyone about a story from beginning to end in the process as it kills the urge to write it. I put planning into that category. So don't feel compelled to plan - it doesn't work for everyone Jude Hurrellhttp://www.dreamcatching.co.uk/2016/10/playing-dress-up/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-54843445704174587072016-10-27T20:54:34.659+01:002016-10-27T20:54:34.659+01:00I'm a pantser but this may well be why I'v...I'm a pantser but this may well be why I've never finished writing a novel. For short stories, flash fiction, picture books texts and poetry, pantsing works fine - it means I get the main stuff down fairly fast and I can then put lots of energy into the edits. But for a whole novel I think it's easy to get tangled up without a plan. That said, nano is all about just throwing yourself in and not worrying about the outcome. I get the feeling you're leaning towards pantsing. Follow your gut as you're more likely to win that way. Thanks for linking to #WhatImwriting xxMaddy@writingbubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726322263961203303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-74547772754065132892016-10-27T18:31:34.740+01:002016-10-27T18:31:34.740+01:00If it were me I'd want at least a loose plan t...If it were me I'd want at least a loose plan to guide my writing... But then I'm very much not a pantser! I guess it depends a bit how much time you have - when I've written my novels I've had a maximum of a couple of hours a day, so it helps me to fit lots in if I know what I'm going to be writing when I sit down. You could always get started without a plan though and do mini plans at the end of each day's writing? I'm sure it'll be fun whatever approach you decide - good luck! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-65269767561780134132016-10-25T21:39:42.624+01:002016-10-25T21:39:42.624+01:00Is it possible to do a short bullet point plan to ...Is it possible to do a short bullet point plan to cover the story arc and then write freely using that? I know what you mean, sometimes you just want the story to flow out and often they take their own turns anyway. #whatimwritingTurning Up In Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16501983058421928390noreply@blogger.com