Marty asked L.T. Graham:

What's you process for developing a new novel? Do you map everything out from the start, or do things progress as you write?

L.T. Graham That's a great question, since novelists work in many different ways. I have found a detailed outline is important to me, it helps me avoid any sort of roadblocks. That's not to say that I don't change direction from time to time (often, really) but with an outline I don't get too lost in the weeds. I have long believed that writing a novel is like taking a long journey. I would never embark on a long trip without some idea of where I'm heading, having a clear idea for the start and finish of the book are critical.

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