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On Writing

Feb242025

Rolling Stone – The Great Writing Divide: Inside the Creative Battle Between Plotters and Pantsers

A fierce debate rages in the literary world, dividing authors into two distinct camps: plotters who meticulously outline every story beat, and “pantsers” or “discovery writers” who write by the seat of their pants. This fundamental split in creative approach has spawned endless discussions about which method produces better fiction. More…

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