I’m getting ready for NaNoWriMo 2016. This is my third year participating in the National Novel Writing Month.
I don’t seem to have a problem coming up with story ideas, the tricky part for me is culling through them to find that gem. The idea that can carry a full length novel. An idea that can turn into a story that will keep readers turning the pages.
I write down my ideas in the form of loglines that include a general description of who the main character is, the situation, the main conflict, and the main character’s goal. Most of the time I also jot down the beginning and end of the story. These may change but they give me anchor points for the story. Which I need because I’m a total pantser.
Last year I tried being a planner but it didn’t work so well. I feel more comfortable letting the story unfold as I type.
Are you a pantser or a planner?
View from the mobile writing studio.