Plot Along

The general outline of a story is really just the bare bones.  The real meat of the tale is the writing itself.

I always start a story with an outline to help me get started and keep me on track.  But once I start writing it anything can change along the way–the plot can change, new characters develop.  Though I may follow my general plan, so much more can come out of that.  I often feel that I am plotting along as I go!