Plotting or Pantsing: Finding Your Writing Process

Presented by: Catherine O'Sullivan | Ingrid Thoft | Jane Cleveland | Michael Wiley

Every writer approaches storytelling differently. In this session, authors discuss the balance between careful plotting and writing by instinct, sharing how they develop their process and what works best for crafting strong, engaging stories.

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