Do I sketch out the plot of my novel before starting it or do I allow my characters to lead the way?

Which is better, sketching the plot before writing or jumping in and letting characters dictate the way  the story develops? There are two ways to write a story. Their proponents are called plotters and pantsers. Plotters sketch the plot before starting the story, pantsers just sit at their computer and start writing, letting the characters …

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