Do you Really Need to Know Everything About Your Story Before you Start Writing? | Ep 61

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In this episode, I dive into a question that plagues many writers: do we really need to know everything about our story before we start writing? I explore the spectrum of writing approaches, from meticulous planning to pure discovery writing, and how various authors have found success with different methods. Drawing from my own experience and insights from other writers, I emphasize that there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I encourage you to experiment with different techniques to find what resonates with your creative process. Most importantly, I stress that uncertainty shouldn't hold you back - don't let the fear of not knowing every detail prevent you from diving into your writing project. Whether you're a planner or a pantser, this episode will give you the confidence to embrace your unique writing style and get those words flowing.

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Sound Bites

"Writing is like driving in the night, you can only see as far as your headlights."

"How do you really know that you don't like something even if you've never tried it before?"

"Some writers have the whole story figured out in their head, while others discover it as they write."

Takeaways

There are different approaches to writing, including planning and discovery.

Different writers have different preferences and methods that work for them.

It's important to try different methods to find what works best for you.

Don't let indecision or uncertainty stop you from starting your writing projects.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Do You Really Need to Know Everything About Your Story Before You Start Writing?

02:48 The Balance Between Planning and Discovery in Writing

05:59 Finding Your Individual Approach to Writing

08:31 The Pitfalls of Overplanning

10:35 Experimenting with Different Writing Methods

12:02 Conclusion: The Key to Writing: Finding a Method that Works for You