Plotters vs. pansters

There are three types of writers: plotters, pansters and hybrids of the two. Plotters enjoy mapping out every detail of their story, regardless of the length, prior to actually beginning a draft. However, pansters are the complete opposite, and with pen in hand, they write their way into the great unknown without a single outline to guide them. Then, we have hybrids who are a mix of both and usually begin by having a vague outline but tend to drift from the script once they begin drafting.
I am certainly a hybrid of the two and can never stick to the plan. Which of the three are you, and why did you prefer it? Please comment your thoughts down below! :)

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Published on January 13, 2017 07:24 Tags: books, hybrids, outline, pansters, paper, pen, plan, plotters, writing
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Victoria Zigler I'm a panster.

Plotting doesn't work for me, because I never know enough about my story and characters to be able to make a proper plan when I start a writing project. Plus, my characters don't listen to me most of the time, so they wouldn't stick to the plan if I made one anyhow.


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