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Pantser Vs Plotter: Where Do You Stand?

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I was asked months ago to write about the difference between Pantsing and Plotting, which are considered the two schools of author prep.  The truth is that most people are a combination of the two with more of one than … Continue reading →

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The Balanced Hero: Brains + Guts = Survival

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Betting those who visit my blog a lot saw this one coming because I usually end stuff like this talking about finding balance.  Just like in real life, your characters may naturally gravitate toward a middle ground.  They might be … Continue reading →

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The Instinctive Hero: Guts Over Brains

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

On the other end of the mental spectrum are those characters who demand almost entirely on instinct.  Just like Thinkers, they aren’t entirely instinct, but that’s what drives them more than planning.  Much like their tactics, these characters are fairly … Continue reading →

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