Let’s take a look behind the typewriter of MELISSA KARIBIAN, who helps us understand the differences between pantsing and plotting a novel.

We discuss the different approaches writers take to start their novels, from diving in and discovering their ideas as they go, to planning every minute detail. Mel sheds light on terms like under- and overwriters, and highlights the perks of writing the end of your book first.

Melissa also shares how her writing process has changed through her series from book one, A SONG OF SILVER AND GOLD, to book two, A CHORUS OF ASHES AND SHADOWS.

Mentioned in this interview:

Save the Cat by Blake Snyder

Story Genius by Lisa Crohn

The Anatomy of Story by John Truby

Chelsea Abdullah’s blog post on Reverse Outlines

Scrivener (Software)

Notion (Software)

The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi

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