Are You a Plotter or a Pantser? by Joni Parker
In a thrilling mystery of intrigue, the Elfin Keeper of the Keys, Alex, uncovers a sinister plot to steal the gold set aside for the Golden Harvest by a rival group of Elves, who will stop at nothing to get it.
Title: The Epsilon Account: The Golden Harvest Series Book 1
Author: Joni Parker
Publisher: Independent
Pages: 388
Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction Hybrid
Thousands of years ago, Eledon was created for the Elves by their Mentors whenthey were forced to leave Earth. At least, that’s how the legend goes.In return, the Elves must pay them a tribute in gold, known as theGolden Harvest, every four thousand years. The Elfin Council of Eldersappoints Lady Alexin (Alex) Dumwalt, the Keeper of the Keys, to managethe next payment, due 244 years from now. That is, until the Mentorsshow up unexpectedly and demand immediate payment of the EpsilonAccount. Since the Harvest has never been called that, Alex suspectsfoul play and uncovers a sinister plot by the Star Elves, a rival clanfrom the Constellations, who want to steal the gold. To make mattersworse, they’re willing to do anything to succeed to include murder. Can Alex stop them and save the Elfin gold before it’s too late?
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Are You a Plotter or a Pantser?
Writers have beendivided into two main categories. Those who are plotters and others who arepantsers. The plotters outline their story, do character studies, set up theworld where the story takes place (world building), and gather as many detailsas they can before they write. On the other hand, pantsers develop an idea fora story and start writing, making it up as they go along. In other words, theywrite by the seat of their pants—thus the name, pantsers.
I’m a pantser.When I come up with an idea, I give it some time to develop in my head and thensit down at the computer and let it flow out. My main character, Alex, is my‘muse,’ and she helps guide the story along. I can even put in chapter breaks,plot twists, and logical conclusions. When I look back on it, I’m amazed at theprocess, but it works for me. It does require me to edit more than plotters,but I really don’t mind it.
Most of thearticles about writing implore writers to be more methodical and advocate plotting methods. I’ve read countless articles on outlining, and I’ve eventried it, but it makes me cringe just to think about it. In fact, my editor forTheEpsilon Account had me outline my book after I wrote it, and sheedited it. I did it, but I wasn’t sure why. I had already completed the book,and I didn’t make any changes after I did the outline. She must have been aplotter.
Most plottersdon’t understand the pantser’s methodology, and most of us pantsers can’texplain it to them. Plotters think we must be like them deep down insidebecause no one could write under such chaotic circumstances. But we do. So,leave us alone.
About the Author
Joni Parker was born in Chicago, Illinois, but moved to Japan when she was 8 so her father could become a professional golfer. Once he achieved his dream, Joni and her family returned to the U.S. and moved to Phoenix, Arizona. After high school, Joni served her country for 22 years in the Navy and another 7 years in federal civil service. She retired in Tucson, Arizona, devoting her time to writing, reading, and watching the sunrise.
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