tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post3209199006449833768..comments2023-07-01T07:31:28.450-06:00Comments on LDS Publisher: To Outline or Not To Outline by Rebecca TalleyLDS_Publisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15053645600240124892noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post-33928860807827581532011-09-16T06:56:24.596-06:002011-09-16T06:56:24.596-06:00When I have a great idea for a book, I write as fa...When I have a great idea for a book, I write as fast and furiously as possible while 'genius burns' I have synergy sessions with my family and turn on my digital recorder and talk about the novel ideas/characters as well. That way, you aren't limited and the energy can flow - and engage the family in what you do. It also helps them with their creative/critical thinking skills. I love being an author!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408966695835994135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post-84483017834950566682011-09-14T07:09:09.565-06:002011-09-14T07:09:09.565-06:00I'm a pantser! I outlined one story and by the...I'm a pantser! I outlined one story and by the beginning of chapter 2 my story took a complete twist and I had to throw the outline out. I don't know if this happens to others, but sometimes my characters rebel, take control and know exactly where the story should go sometimes.Betsy Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08761906705109351847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post-29436361211991503112011-09-13T16:54:10.968-06:002011-09-13T16:54:10.968-06:00I generally try to make an outline, get stumped so...I generally try to make an outline, get stumped somewhere in the middle, start writing anyway, and then end up with something different than what I expected. <br /><br />Great post, Rebecca!Katie Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957969259891833237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post-54077352179311910112011-09-13T09:37:18.026-06:002011-09-13T09:37:18.026-06:00Great post. I personally am a 'hybrid' ou...Great post. I personally am a 'hybrid' outliner where I need to make 'fenceposts' of the big events and then fill the space in between as I go.Michael D. Younghttp://www.writermike.comnoreply@blogger.com