If you're new to writing the words plotter, pantster or in-between are going to sound like a foreign language to you. To experienced writers, it's a way of life and a huge debate. Let me explain: ▶A plotter is someone who take the time to carefully plot out their book idea. Some plotters cover their walls with post-it notes, charts, and maps. Some will spend a small amount of time others will spend years. ▶A panster is someone who gets the idea, knows their genre and audience and just goes with it. ▶In-between (me) is a mix of both. I'm not going to say their is a RIGHT or wrong way, but in my professional opinion (and I want to hear your thoughts) here's what I think: ✳Plotting is great - unless it keeps you rigid and stops you from starting your book. Its a great method for someone who needs details and a path that is clear. ✳Panster works too, it allows the creativity to flow, but if you don't know your genre or your audience this process can be time-consuming and you may have a lot to fix. ✳In-Between (my style) gives you the plot and path, but in a way that allows you to make changes as you they pop up in your writing. It also gives you an idea of the beginning, middle and end - while allowing you to write by the seat or your pants. It's like a road map but the side trips aren't planned yet. What's your style and why? New to writing? Which on intrigues you?

Hey there writing community. I'd love to know what it is you're working on right now. I know a lot of us are shy. 😊 Keep it simple...tell us in 5 emojis. I'll go first: 🔎🕯🔑🧙🏼‍♀️🌪 Translation: A middle-grade mystery (magnify) set during 1977 on an island in Maine (lighthouse) my characters are trying to find the key to stop the witches curse on the island. I wish there were better emojis. Don't want to use emojis -use a GIF or just tell us a sentence like I did. I want to cheer you on!

🌟🌟Welcome to The Writer's Blueprint.🌟🌟 This is a safe place to come to learn, share and make writer friends. I am here to guide you through the process of writing a book (or whatever your writing project is). As a seasoned writer, book coach and ghost writer - I have picked up a few helpful writing tips a long the way. And, I know the ups and downs of the writing process from getting started to publication. 😀Don't be shy. What happens here - stays here. As you level up in the community more and more FREE content will be available to you. Also, since this is a new SKOOL, I will be adding more paid content as well as coffee chats and live writing courses. I'll even bring in a few experts to help you on this journey.📕🖋

Hey, I posted a cool and VERY helpful FREE Writing tool for those of you who get to LEVEL 2. What is it you ask? 👉🏼20 MINUTE WRITING Warm Up Routine - it's designed to get you grounded, clear and help those creative thoughts get flying through to the page. But...it's only for LEVEL TWO peeps. To get to LEVEL TWO all you have to do is comment and like - share and be social. That's it. I know, for us writers, that can be hard. But don't be shy. I am here to HELP you achieve your writing goals and dreams.

🎉Today is the first day of WRITING tips to help you your book started. Check out the section titled WRITE MY BOOK for the first post. 😀