Episode 24 - Planners and Pantsers

December 13, 2014 • 00:14:23
Episode 24 - Planners and Pantsers
The Creative Writer's Toolbelt
Episode 24 - Planners and Pantsers

Dec 13 2014 | 00:14:23

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One of the more contentious debates in creative writing is the question of whether authors should plan and outline, or simply go with the flow and dive straight in to their writing. In this episode we look at both sides of the argument and try to pick the best from both.

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