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So, now this is a restart of a restart because technology and me decided to fight and I lost my entire opening.
Yes, I’m a pantser. I fly by the seat of my pants. I go where the words take me without much thought as to what’s coming next. Hey, the story is always in the editing process. Hmm, maybe this restart is working out.
Now, this is all well and good, but as you can see if you just go with it like I do, you can end up losing what you’ve written because you didn’t plot/plan/organize it somewhere else and save it before working the final product.
Plus with this method, you’re never really sure where it is you’re going or what’s next. Who did it…no clue, I still don’t know what they did.
Now for those who plot and plan. Yeah, I’ve tried and end up bored in the writing cause I’m searching for the correct phrase and words more than if I just let it run wild. Plus, I feel stuck in a box which isn’t true for this method, but it feels that way. However, you’re unlikely to lose your work or a specific wording or phrase you feel in love with.
Let’s take a look at this via pictures…surprise surprise LOL
This is your full story. Everything is there in detail. It contains every thought, idea, emotion, teeny bit of information that, well, truthfully, only you need to know. But you see the whole picture and it’s daunting cause it’s HUGE.
Okay, now’s the time to zoom into a smaller area of your world. The colours are the same…same people, same environment, same general feel. Or, if like me, you end up going down a side thought and end up somewhere you had no clue about.
So, what happens if you zoom in more? For the pantser, it could be the core idea you’ve been looking for or for the plotter, the focus in a field of detail.
Really, the whole idea I’m aiming at is a reminder that starting is the goal, the finish will take care of itself as long as you stay open to where your words want to take you.
…random writings from now back to teen years
…more description then is ever needed