Behind the Scenes: My Writing Process

My process has changed quite a bit over the years, and the changes have been for the better. I've always been fast, but my routine and method used to hold me back because I would never plot anything! I just dove right in and started, writing random scenes that popped into my head and trying to figure out how they fit together.

So ask yourself--


How many words do I want to get down?What is my time frame? 

I'll start by taking an overall look at the story, including genre. Let's say I'm...