Plotting
I never outline or plan in the early stages because I love that sense of discovery that comes when writing a first draft. Although this does mean that later drafts involve a lot of rewriting (and cutting) as I try to figure out the plot, once the basics of what happened, and then what happened... are in place- it gets juicy again. I used to dread plotting but shaping a story, identifying its twists and turns can be really enjoyable, this quote from Rikki Ducornet, sums it up for me -
'Plot is not secondary but essential, the heart of the matter, the bright web that connects all of the elements and causes them to throb and shudder.'
Delighted to say that my short story, 'Since I became a Monster,' will be in the next issue of Crannog, (to be launched in The Crane Bar at 6.30 on the 24th February), and also, a poem of mine, 'Sleeping Beauty's Take' will be in the spring edition of The Moth Magazine. The Moth is currently running a short story competition (deadline 31st March) which is open to anyone, living anywhere. Happy Writing. Happy Wednesday:)
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But yes, plotting has to show its face eventually! LOL!! And that's where I fail big time as I ignore that face as long as I can. Ahem!
Oh you are going to have a brilliant, brilliant writerly year with your novel and your stories and poetry!! Yay!! Take care
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I think about most scenes as I write them and the more I write, the more I can pay attention to things like pacing, plot, character, and so on as I write.
Congratulations on your upcoming publications!