Ah, the most fierce writerly debate out there. To plan or to pants your way through a book. Why it’s good to be a planner or a plotter Outlines give you the ability to know exactly where you’re going with your story You’re less likely to get side tracked, stay on track (especially if you’re working on a deadline) No…
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Writerly(/reader?) Debate #3: Ebooks or paperbacks For a long time, I just could not get into the idea of having an e-reader. I thought it was dumb, and a waste of money. Then I was gifted a Kindle and I have never looked back. Well, maybe a little. Sometimes. Reasons why people love paperbacks Because they smell AMAZING Because THE COVERS!!!…
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Writerly Debate #2: To write chronologically or not When I say, ‘not chronologically,” I don’t mean writing in a disheveled illogical order on purpose and then sending that off to publishing. (I have read stories like that long ago and they were fascinating! Now that takes insane talent. What I mean by writing chronologically v. not writing chronologically is this:…
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Writerly Debate #1: To read or not to read This should not be a debate, but somehow, it has turned into one. Reading, to me, is essential if you are a writer. If you are not a writer, reading is STILL essential. People who do not read are missing out on beautiful, inspirational, magical worlds. On inspirational human experiences whether…
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Great discussion and comparison on whether to write scenes in your books chronologically. or not. I personally don’t write scenes in order, but every writer, and every writing style is different 🙂