To Plot or Not to Plot: Finding the Writing Process That Works for You

Categories: Fiction | Novel | Plot | Writing

Every writer eventually confronts the question of planning versus discovery. Bradley Harper, Charlie Donlea, James Glass, Kathleen Donnelly, Lori Roberts Herbst, and Sharon Hoisager compare plotting and writing by instinct, examining how each approach affects creativity, structure, and productivity. This session helps writers understand the strengths of both methods and determine which best supports their personal process.

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