How Plotters Turn Planning into Creativity

Writing Craft • Writing Life & Creativity
2025
Featuring Jeffrey Philips, JJ Renek, Kari Bovee, Ley Esses, Mally Becker, Wendy Gee

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Planning does not limit creativity, it can unlock it. Jeffrey Philips, J.J. Renek, Kari Bovee, Ley Esses, Mally Becker, and Wendy Gee discuss outlining approaches that range from detailed spreadsheets to flexible index cards. This session explores how structured planning can deepen story logic, sharpen twists, and support confident drafting.

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