The Importance of Allowing Flexibility in Your Plotting

The writing process can evolve over time as a writer gets more experienced, and this is the case for award-winning author, screenwriter, and editor Mike Robinson. Early on in his writing career, Robinson was a "pantser", meaning he did little to no outlining before jumping into a story. Being a pantser can be advantageous if you are good at "riding the wave and getting to shore". But, if you find yourself wiping out instead, a little outlining can go a long way. Robinson now does a little plotting...