The Four Types of Novel Writers

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Knowing what type of writer you are can help you to find strategies that best utilize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. SHOW NOTES & TIMESTAMPS 02:20 Plotter vs. Pantser Plotter: A writer who plans their story before writing the first draft. Pantser: A writer who "flies by the seat of their pants" when writing the first draft (doesn't plan). 06:20 Intuitive vs. Methodological Intuitive: A writer who bases their story and edits on their gut feelings and instincts. Methodological: A writer who bases their story and/or edits on techniques, methods, and theories. 11:23 The Basics of the Four Types 11:51 Intuitive Pantser - A writer who has better results when NOT plotting or planning the first draft. They are able to intuitively sense the flow and rhythm of a story as they write and edit. 13:47 Intuitive Plotter - A writer who needs to plan before the first draft but does so based on intuition or gut feeling rather than following a specific method or structural system. 15:38 Methodological Plotter - A writer who needs/utilizes both a strong grasp on methods or techniques as well as thorough planning before writing. 17:56 Methodological Pantser - A writer who needs a strong grasp of methods or techniques yet they tend to have a vision that grows and develops as they work so they also need the freedom of pantsing or a less rigid planning system. My core/essential videos for learning novel writing are listed here: https://ellenbrockediting.com/novel-writing-essentials/ All of my video topics and other resources are listed here: https://ellenbrockediting.com/videos-and-other-resources/ Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EllenBrock