![]() And while I did improve my craft in many instances, I also came to realize that what I really wanted was to find an easier way to write a novel. For a long while, I thought I was trying to perfect my craft. I attended a lot of workshops at writer conferences, including many on plotting. But what came natural to me then and what comes natural to me now is to write a story by the seat of my pants. I would have tried writing while standing on my head if someone had said it guaranteed a better book. In the early years of my career (I wrote my first book in 1981), I tried everything anybody suggested. ![]() When writers get together, in person or via email, one topic that comes up on a semi-regular basis are the differences between pantsers (those who write by the seat of their pants, meaning no outline) and plotters (those who plot out their stories in advance, some even outlining every single scene). Today she’s sharing with us what it’s like to create novels as a “pantser.” Enjoy your look into Robin’s writing process and don’t forget to enter the giveaway for her new book when you get to the bottom! She’s an author who has her place among the most recognizable writers in Christian fiction, with more than 75 titles to her name, including the upcoming Who I Am With You. ![]() ![]() I’m so excited to welcome Robin Lee Hatcher as a guest to the blog. Next » Blog Home ➺ A Writer’s Life: Robin Lee Hatcher ![]()
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