https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8166/the-importance-of-allowing-flexibility-in-your-plottingen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8166/the-importance-of-allowing-flexibility-in-your-plottingFri, 06 Jan 2023 18:34:36 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:01b07a60-879d-4b5d-b219-d709685b28fbMike Robinsonhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8166/the-importance-of-allowing-flexibility-in-your-plotting#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Plot Planning by Mike Robinson on 1/6/2023 6:34:36 PM<br /> <p><br />The writing process can evolve over time as a writer gets more experienced, and this is the case for award-winning author, screenwriter, and editor Mike Robinson. Early on in his writing career, Robinson was a &quot;pantser&quot;, meaning he did little to no outlining before jumping into a story. Being a pantser can be advantageous if you are good at &quot;riding the wave and getting to shore&quot;. But, if you find yourself wiping out instead, a little outlining can go a long way. Robinson now does a little plotting or outlining up front to get him started, but then goes through a discovery process as he writes, and may do a little more plotting as he progresses. Robinson cautions writers to avoid detailed outling upfront, as this can lead to feeling restricted. You need to allow for some flexibility and see where your story and characters take you.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-66/TheImportanceofAllowingFlexibilityinYourPlotting.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheImportanceofAllowingFlexibilityinYourPlotting.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Subscriber, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8166/the-importance-of-allowing-flexibility-in-your-plotting/revision/2Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:45:10 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:01b07a60-879d-4b5d-b219-d709685b28fbMike Robinsonhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8166/the-importance-of-allowing-flexibility-in-your-plotting#commentsRevision 2 posted to Plot Planning by Mike Robinson on 1/5/2023 5:45:10 PM<br /> <p><br />Award-winning author and editor Mike Robinson discusses how his plotting process has changed over time, and why it&#39;s important to be flexible when outlining.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-66/TheImportanceofAllowingFlexibilityinYourPlotting.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheImportanceofAllowingFlexibilityinYourPlotting.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Subscriber, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8166/the-importance-of-allowing-flexibility-in-your-plotting/revision/1Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:43:44 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:01b07a60-879d-4b5d-b219-d709685b28fbMike Robinsonhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8166/the-importance-of-allowing-flexibility-in-your-plotting#commentsRevision 1 posted to Plot Planning by Mike Robinson on 1/5/2023 5:43:44 PM<br /> <p>Award-winning author and editor Mike Robinson discusses how his plotting process has changed over time, and why it&#39;s important to be flexible when outlining.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-66/TheImportanceofAllowingFlexibilityinYourPlotting.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheImportanceofAllowingFlexibilityinYourPlotting.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Subscriber, video</div>