tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post3134755498499535657..comments2024-02-05T02:33:30.954-06:00Comments on Geek Banter: Pantser or Plotter?Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-36666405215420328602012-10-07T23:42:46.655-05:002012-10-07T23:42:46.655-05:00I plot for the big points and then let the story f...I plot for the big points and then let the story flow on its own for how I'm going to get there. Sometimes the flow leads me away from one of the big points I had planned on, but it ends up being better. Have fun in your online class!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-26268904305476400712012-10-07T15:19:30.528-05:002012-10-07T15:19:30.528-05:00Yes, I'm late visiting, I'm still finding ...Yes, I'm late visiting, I'm still finding IWSG posts I haven't read yet!<br /><br />I'm a pantser and I love it that way - I can't plot for toffee. But I think you may have a point about length - the longest I've attempted came out at 58,000 and currently I'm writing novellas between 15-20,000. If I was going full length I might have to reconsider. Good luck!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-10281525183401624212012-10-07T09:24:24.061-05:002012-10-07T09:24:24.061-05:00I'm a pantser, who wishes she was a plotter, b...I'm a pantser, who wishes she was a plotter, because then I wouldn't be stuck with like a million plot holes. rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472552752365062115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-63903471973401186192012-10-06T15:04:08.824-05:002012-10-06T15:04:08.824-05:00I'm a pantser trying to become a plotter, too....I'm a pantser trying to become a plotter, too. I prefer the terms "gardeners and architects" :) Anyway, I can totally relate to this. My problem is that when I think in "outline" mode, I am way too analytical and can't get a story to pop into my head to save my life. Basically, the only way I can write is to sit down and basically go into a "writing trance" wherein the story just comes. It's soooo much work, though. I agree. That class sounds cool. Let us know how it goes!Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-53908207556848655552012-10-05T09:22:29.048-05:002012-10-05T09:22:29.048-05:00I love how you can say so much with just three par...I love how you can say so much with just three paragraphs! I have been a panster, slowly turned plotter. (And most of my non-writing friends have no idea what that means) Champion in the Darkness was a panster novel - with just five key scenes I wanted outlined in my head before I started. I still work from a five key scene method, but now I try to at least have a mini-outline for the rest, and I try to have character vignettes and a good idea of what each character's heart's desire is before I start. Champion has taken me 6 revisions, and I'm not done yet. The sequel to it has only been through 1 draft and it's already a stronger novel . . .because I plotted it, instead of pantsing it. <br /><br />Have fun with your class!!!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-49831081632070548752012-10-05T08:08:21.012-05:002012-10-05T08:08:21.012-05:00I'm a pantser, but reading this post, I didn&#...I'm a pantser, but reading this post, I didn't realise how much work I was actually leaving myself. I'm not sure if I could plot, whether it would get in the way of my working, but it is something I'm going to consider giving a try, at least maybe part and part now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-28222300331615526442012-10-05T07:43:35.973-05:002012-10-05T07:43:35.973-05:00I really need to learn to be a plotter - I'm a...I really need to learn to be a plotter - I'm a pantser through and through and I dislike it. I should get in on one of these online classes :)<br />Jamie @ <a href="http://www.mithrilwisdom.com" rel="nofollow">Mithril Wisdom</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548680159204361401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-11663953060770192152012-10-05T07:36:37.093-05:002012-10-05T07:36:37.093-05:00I'm a bit of both. I read Stephen Kings "...I'm a bit of both. I read Stephen Kings "On Writing" (the only book of his I've read, btw) and he suggests just letting the story flow, putting it away to ferment for quite a while, then editing. He does no outlining at all. I'm pantsing my first novel, but it's rather intricate (space opera meets Bourne Identity type agency corruption and double crosses) so I may need to do some actual plotting. Like who knew what and when. Learning as I go!<br />Thanks for encouraging me for IWSG. I appreciate you.<br />Tina @ Life is Good<br />http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-83277187514081158582012-10-04T11:01:27.937-05:002012-10-04T11:01:27.937-05:00haha, I think I will end up being both as well. I ...haha, I think I will end up being both as well. I don't think I can completely erase the pantser in me :)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-46893173773870270032012-10-04T11:00:59.471-05:002012-10-04T11:00:59.471-05:00Well, my hat off to you. Hopefully I will be joini...Well, my hat off to you. Hopefully I will be joining your ranks :)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-68752494843178132952012-10-04T11:00:40.494-05:002012-10-04T11:00:40.494-05:00It is neat hearing about other people's method...It is neat hearing about other people's methods! Everyone is different.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-469876913789485122012-10-04T11:00:20.027-05:002012-10-04T11:00:20.027-05:00I think that's what I will end up doing too. T...I think that's what I will end up doing too. Thanks!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-10778980515816355352012-10-04T11:00:00.743-05:002012-10-04T11:00:00.743-05:00That's great if it works for you!That's great if it works for you!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-55828505004488731242012-10-04T10:59:36.037-05:002012-10-04T10:59:36.037-05:00haha, that is a good way to do it, I think!haha, that is a good way to do it, I think!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-6670908548340867862012-10-04T10:59:18.695-05:002012-10-04T10:59:18.695-05:00It is fun letting your imagination go wild. Though...It is fun letting your imagination go wild. Though I find I get stuck more often that way :)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-32013313779928380852012-10-04T10:58:53.848-05:002012-10-04T10:58:53.848-05:00I think I will end up being a combination of the t...I think I will end up being a combination of the two as well.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-82375027705885769912012-10-04T10:58:26.651-05:002012-10-04T10:58:26.651-05:00Yeah, accountability is big. It is helpful setting...Yeah, accountability is big. It is helpful setting goals and letting others know what they are.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-45054652325626952352012-10-04T10:57:52.571-05:002012-10-04T10:57:52.571-05:00Nice to meet you too! Haha, I will have to let you...Nice to meet you too! Haha, I will have to let you know. I think I will end up being a combination of plotter/pantser once the class is through, but who knows? I will have to look up the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet method.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-12250083286273466362012-10-04T10:56:51.967-05:002012-10-04T10:56:51.967-05:00Nice to meet you too! I did NaNo last year and it ...Nice to meet you too! I did NaNo last year and it really was great to keep me accountable. I am debating whether to do it this year or not.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-46050683312243963692012-10-04T10:56:11.748-05:002012-10-04T10:56:11.748-05:00I will let you know! It is great so far.I will let you know! It is great so far.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-88863477495647382422012-10-04T10:55:29.202-05:002012-10-04T10:55:29.202-05:00Yes, I think I will still pants my way through sce...Yes, I think I will still pants my way through scenes too, even with a detailed outline.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-66387261494278084362012-10-04T10:54:56.927-05:002012-10-04T10:54:56.927-05:00That is a good way to do it. It is fascinating see...That is a good way to do it. It is fascinating seeing how everyone's writing technique is different.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-38310346780222332092012-10-04T10:54:23.229-05:002012-10-04T10:54:23.229-05:00Sounds like that works well for you!Sounds like that works well for you!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-69551906983715530412012-10-04T10:54:05.864-05:002012-10-04T10:54:05.864-05:00That is the fun of it, though, I think :)That is the fun of it, though, I think :)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-81974365183318324992012-10-04T10:53:40.678-05:002012-10-04T10:53:40.678-05:00haha, thanks for the confidence! I think it will b...haha, thanks for the confidence! I think it will be much better when I have most of the details down before I begin the rewrite.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.com