I figured out what I am.
I'M A PANTSER!? NO WONDER I CAN’T WRITE SH** WHEN I TRY TO MAKE OUTLINES.
(Cue rant)
A pantser is basically who writes whatever they imagine without a detailed outline, letting the story unfold naturally. It’s a quick way to write and has very little thinking that goes behind it for the most part. It’s good cause it helps quickly start a story but also helps you exercise your imagination.
(Can’t believe it took so many years and I’m only just now figuring how what a pantser was)
I’m a pantser with all my stories, with the majority being writing I conjure up through dreams and slap on paper, calling it a day. I hit certain story beats but it’s not all formatted as I’m trying to do now, and I realize..THAT BE BEING A PLOTTER IS SLOWING ME DOWN. I’ve never been so mentally drained before.
Making a comprehensive plan about character arcs, plot twists, key scenes and more (though good) is—omg, I don’t know what format of outlining this is called but when you have:
HEADING
(Title of scene)
A: Something
1.
2.
B: Something
1.
2.
YOU GET THE JIST.
Trying that? I hate it. I need practice, but I don’t understand how to write these things out *cries*
If it doesn’t have a name I’m calling it “Pantsers Nightmare”.
Anyway, I guess I’ll slowly be moving back to my normal routine of writing, probably for the best. I’ve been stuck outlining for several months and got..two chapters guys. I’ve never—never..never again.
It was fun at first..
But not again.