Asking Directions

By Mickey Dubrow

Has anyone ever asked you, “Are you a pantser or a plotter?” The question is supposed to determine how you approach writing a book. A pantser writes by the seat of their pants, making the story up as they go along. A plotter plans out their story before they begin writing.

I was unfamiliar with this concept when I wrote my first novel. In fact, I didn’t know much of anything about how to write a book. I just knew I wanted to write one. I mean, how hard could it be?

I...