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A Look Inside: Writer Process
Last blog, I gave you a look at my Passion Planner and how I manage my personal and work time. Well, let’s dive in a little more with the writing process that I have! If you’re interested in how I go from idea to finished book, this is definitely a good look at what I do behind the scenes.
1. Do you write your first draft by hand, or digitally?
Almost always, the majority of my first draft is done digitally. I use Scrivener as my writing app but whenever I have an idea and I’m not near my computer, I’ll use a scrap of paper or the notes app on my phone.
However, I have been known to write a few scenes in a notebook/on paper, even when I’m at home. Usually I’ll do it in my journal at night or I’ll be taking a break from screens and switch mediums to help the ideas flow a little more.
2. Do you have a writer’s notebook?
Yes and no. I have notebooks, yes, but not one that is only a writer’s notebook. I would say that my Passion Planner serves as my main source of notes, but that’s usually during the writing and editing processes. I have notebooks all over the place where I jot down ideas or roughly outline my work.
3. Planner, pantser, or plantser?
Plantser. There are a lot of bare bones outlines/plots that I have planned, but often some of…
