SPA Girls Podcast – EP287 – Plotting for Pantsers

Are you one or the other, or something in between?

While Trudi is an outright plotter, Cheryl considers herself a hybrid and Wendy is a confirmed pantser. Shar isn’t with us today but we know she’s tried it all!

But is this a hard and fast thing?

You’ll find out when and how we plot and the struggles involved with pantsing. The differences intrigue us and we think you’ll agree there is a wide scope to fit in either camp or somewhere in between. 

If you’re starting out, plotting is a great way to begin your journey. In the time it takes you to write one book you might get another couple out if you plot.

That said, if you’re like Wendy, no amount of plotting is going to work as you’ll end up somewhere else anyway, making the plotting a waste of time.

What about research? Is that part of plotting?

As we often say, writing is a journey, and your experience will never be exactly the same as anothers. Don’t let anyone tell you there is only one way or that theirs is the best way.

Whatever type of writer you are, remember that no one writes like you and how you write affects your voice and your process. Before you decide what that is is, try all the ways we’ve suggested – you may be surprised!

Mentioned in the podcast: 

Story Grid – https://storygrid.com

Michael Hauge – https://www.storymastery.com

Lisa Cron – http://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep-249-interview-with-story-coach-lisa-cron/

Romancing the Beat – http://gwenhayes.com/free-stuff/

Snowflake Method – https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/