How to Write a Novel Without Plotting (Intuitive Pantser)
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- Опубликовано: 15 мар 2022
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Brainstorming Questions
What does this character want more than anything else?
What would most motivate this character to take action?
What would stop this character from taking action?
What is the worst thing that could happen to this character?
What is the best thing that could happen to this character?
Who or what is stopping this character from getting what they want?
What does this character need to learn in order to be happy?
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What often works for me is to turn off the pc and go for a walk outside, determined NOT to think about the book - and quite often ideas just pop into my head unbidden. Sometimes these ideas don't pan out when I open the doc and start writing - BUT - sometimes it's like an epiphany. The book I'm currently writing has taken directions I hadn't thought of at all at the start - and quite often, a character's motivation, which hadn't been clear, is suddenly revealed.
This is the best writing video I have ever seen. You really capture what it's like to be the 'intuitive pantser' type. We are often made to feel bad about how we function, and we hear a lot that this is the wrong way to write a novel or maybe a childish way or we need to do x, y and z to be serious about our work and that we should basically stop being who we are. I was honestly in tears throughout, so thank you for you sensitivity, your compassion and especially for your excellent advice. I was pleasantly surprised at your in-depth tips and your approach. Thank you!
This only has 700 likes so far because intuitive pantsers all have ADHD and we all bookmarked it immediately intending to watch it after our lunch and will forget about it until we find it again by accident in 6 months time.
Tip for people who think better when they’re on the move: listen to your novel in a text-to-speech app while you take a loooong walk. Record your revisions, new ideas, or whole chapters in a voice memo app.
you're already right outta the gate with "dont plot" and now i know you know what you're talking about. I'm nearly 100% intuitive pantser--if I try to plot it makes me wanna die inside and I never wanna think about the story again--so i'm excited to see what other tips you have!
I have always known that I write intuitively. But, the writing world seems to be run by plotters and their methodologies are upheld as infinitely better, and even the only legitimate writing method that it is so rare to find writing tips and instructions for pantsers, let alone intuitive ones.This video confirmed that the way I write is 'legitimate'. I've been confronted at writing conferences, events, groups, classes, writing forums, etc with 'plotting is the right way' over and over which is disheartening. While I still kept writing, I never tried to publish. This video has bolstered my belief in my own writing abilities. I wish this was an audio file that I could listen to when I start to doubt myself. Thank you so much. Well worth the wait. I will return to this often to remind myself that intuitive pantsers are real writers too!
After watching the first video I was thinking, "Intuitive pantser is the rarest type so certainly I'm not that." So I watched the Methodological Pantser and Intuitive Plotter videos. They had some good ideas I'll try but still didn't feel right. Then I started this video and about 5 minutes in, I went, "Nope, totally an Intuitive Pantser." So thank you for this series and all of the tactics to try. It's great to have some ideas for the next time I'm stuck.
Wow... Watching your previous videos on the writer types, I was fairly certain I was a methodological pantser, but now I think I must lean a little more towards this type. Especially the final tip made me chuckle, because I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve discussed problems in my stories with other people, only to suddenly basically tell them to shut up because I got an entirely unrelated idea and I have to pursue it IMMEDIATELY. Anyway, I’d just like to chime in with the chorus of grateful followers and tell you that your videos are invaluable! Thank you so much for the work you put in and the level of (practical and inspiring) detail you go into.
Ellen you are a national treasure. I cannot begin to express how much your insights and instructions have helped my writing. Thank you thank you thank you
I think Stephen King would fall into this category. He is a prolific writer who is intuitive and able to improvise very effectively.
I don't think Ellen knows just how much she's helping weary writers.
Really good point about the difference between plotting and Brainstorming. As an Intuitive pantser, I'll brainstorm the ending and climax and a few other interesting scenes, and then when I write, I just work on how do I get in that position.
Only 10.5K views? Pity. Ellen dumps a bucket of gems on writers for free and so few of us see her presentations. Another home run!
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I've never had someone describe my habits so well as you did. I was feeling so lost, whenever I sat down to plot my ideas, my mind would either blank out or get distracted. But as soon as I'm in the shower, doing chores, dancing to music - I'm plotting away and getting excited. I'm so grateful for this series, I'm definitely going to look at the other types and see where I sit. Thank you so much.
I know this sounds cheesy but watching this was such a relief it brought tears to my eyes. Mostly brainstorming. I have to do this and thought it meant I needed to plot, but when I plot I just think. Story done. I know I need to ask questions about my characters to make them feel real and fleshed out. Again, thought that was part of plotting.
I'm just so happy that RUclips isn't banned in Russia yet and I have the opportunity to watch your videos! Even though I'm certainly not an intuitive pantser, I still find extremely interesting how different types work
ellen brock, novel editor and renowned author whisperer, tbh 💕
Methodological pantser here