Yet 22 - Do you write with an outline?

An episode of the The Write Mindset with T.C. BurrChange your mind. Write your book. podcast, hosted by T.C. Burr, titled "Yet 22 - Do you write with an outline?" was published on June 24, 2024 and runs 14 minutes.

June 24, 2024 ·14m · The Write Mindset with T.C. BurrChange your mind. Write your book.

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Are you someone who likes to have a plan? Maybe in your house or office, everything has its place and order reigns supreme. You chart out the route you take on vacation, knowing every food and gas stop you'll take along the way. You may be a plotter. The benefits of plotting - writing a book outline - are many, but on this episode I highlight just a few. Or maybe you love working with a blank canvas. You think the best adventures are those that are unstructured, unplanned. Does the idea of a writing outline make you feel trapped? Maybe you should forego the outline altogether. Personally, I love having a sense of freedom. My WIP novel is set in a physical place that, for me, represents ultimate freedom. Flowing rivers, mountain air, bright sunshine. Yes, yes, and yes. Give me a blank canvas, an empty calendar, an open road and a full tank of gas. For me, few things are more exhilarating than setting out on an uncharted path. And that's how I write, too. But which approach is right for you? On this episode I discuss some of the benefits (and pitfalls) of each approach. Read the blog version of this episode or connect with me at tcburr.com. I love hearing from listeners, and your reviews mean so much to me. If you enjoy this podcast, I hope you'll consider writing a review. Follow @yetpodcast for more stories, encouragements, tips and ideas to help you get started and keep going.

Episode Description

Are you someone who likes to have a plan?

Maybe in your house or office, everything has its place and order reigns supreme. You chart out the route you take on vacation, knowing every food and gas stop you'll take along the way.

You may be a plotter. The benefits of plotting - writing a book outline - are many, but on this episode I highlight just a few.

Or maybe you love working with a blank canvas.

You think the best adventures are those that are unstructured, unplanned.

Does the idea of a writing outline make you feel trapped?

Maybe you should forego the outline altogether.

Personally, I love having a sense of freedom.

My WIP novel is set in a physical place that, for me, represents ultimate freedom.

Flowing rivers, mountain air, bright sunshine.

Yes, yes, and yes.

Give me a blank canvas, an empty calendar, an open road and a full tank of gas. For me, few things are more exhilarating than setting out on an uncharted path.

And that's how I write, too.

But which approach is right for you?

On this episode I discuss some of the benefits (and pitfalls) of each approach.

Read the blog version of this episode or connect with me at tcburr.com.

I love hearing from listeners, and your reviews mean so much to me. If you enjoy this podcast, I hope you'll consider writing a review.

Follow @yetpodcast for more stories, encouragements, tips and ideas to help you get started and keep going.

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