Q & A - Do you outline your stories before you write them or do you let the plot and characters lead the way?

I’m always eager to begin writing a new novel so I don't wait until I
have a complete outline before doing so. I don't even wait until I have
conducted all my research and I certainly have no idea at the beginning
who the killer is and why. 



I usually work up an outline of the first
four chapters and some character profiles. I conduct some research and
then start writing.



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