How Much Planning Do You REALLY Need Before Writing a Novel?
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There’s a point where preparation turns into procrastination, and plotters and pantsers both get stuck there. In this video I’ll show you what you actually need to know before you start writing, what you can leave undecided (yes, really), and a simple 15-minute readiness test that tells you whether more planning will help or whether you’re ready to start right now.
Need a little more structure before you dive in? Watch my training Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Book Even If You’re a Pantser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwur_4MS5nQ&t=1875s
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00:00 Do you not feel ready to write your novel?
01:26 The planning trap
02:57 What do you actually need to begin writing?
06:29 Join me for Novel November!
07:49 What can you leave undecided?
11:43 How can you tell if more prep will help?
14:15 One last kick in the pants
15:16 Subscribe for more writing vids :)
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