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No podcast again today as we are on a short break (but you can of course catch up with all our old episodes!)

Instead, a question for all you : Are you a or when you write your stories?

For those who plan, the benefits are obviously having a clear idea of where the story is going before you start. But have you ever found that your characters have other plans? How do you adjust when your story takes an unexpected turn?

Page One -The Writer's Podcast

If you're a pantser, you might relish the freedom of not knowing where your story is headed. But have you ever hit a wall and wished you had a plan to fall back on? How do you navigate those moments of uncertainty?

Some authors combine planning and pantsing, using a loose outline to guide them while still allowing for flexibility. In fact, some of our guests have pointed out that pantsers are planners as well - they just use the first draft to plan!