Manufacturing the Writing Muse: Consistency

Recap: I hope everyone who began first drafts is finding the joy in it, and those of you well into a first draft already are chugging along. Did you start with a certain approach, i.e., plotting, pantsing, or plantsing? I hope your muse has been helping you out. If not, today’s post should offer some …

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Myers Fiction October Newsletter

Welcome to Myers Fiction! I wanted to give a big welcome to our new followers. There are 11 new followers in the last month and that's pretty exciting for me! I've already received some exceptional comments and look forward to future engagements with everyone. The Closing of a Story With the end of September, I …

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Crafting Your First Draft: Plotter, Panster, or Plantser?

The post discusses starting the first draft of a novel, emphasizing that the approach (plotter, panster, plantser) doesn't matter. It encourages embracing the writing process and creating motivation when inspiration wanes. The focus is on getting started and adjusting tactics if needed. The conclusion urges continued writing and invites sharing progress in the comments.

How to Begin Your First Draft

Recap: Last week, we worked to identify your writing style. Did you end up falling into one of the three categories? Or do you find yourself as an outlier? Either way, I'd love to hear what you decided. As promised, today we're talking about the part of your novel you'll revise more than any other …

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To Plot or Not to Plot the First Draft

Recap: Last week’s introduction in the First Draft posts was an ease into what you’ll be facing next. I hope you’re excited and look forward to writing your first draft. As mentioned, there’s one question a lot of beginning, and even more experienced writers ask themselves. Am I a Plotter, or Am I a Pantser? …

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