Outline – Panster

Do you outline your books or just start writing? Are you a punster or an outliner and what is the best way to write a book?

I never outline my books.

Outliner:

I know many authors who thoroughly outline their books. The techniques vary but there are many. There are computer programs one can buy to help outline a book. Some use whiteboards. An author I knew years ago, used a wine box to help outline her books. I don’t remember exactly how she did this. If you are an outliner, what method do you use?

Panster:

Some say they write by the seat of their pants, hence the name. They let the characters speak to them as they write and project the direction of the book. If you are a punster, how do you keep your characters under control?

I find I’m somewhere between the two. When I’ve tried to outline an entire book, nothing turns out the way I planned. For me, I’ve found outlining scene by scene helps the book progress. I usually have chapter that are plotted with the scenes within them. I don’t actually outline on paper though, it’s always in my head.

What do you consider the best way for you to write a book?

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Ripped from her family at the top of Infinity Cliff, Kimi McKenna finds herself thrust somewhere into the future. Dark elements threaten to destroy the earth unless Kimi can work together with the white witch to stop the destruction. Confused by her mate’s role in the conspiracy, she refuses to acknowledge the connection. But amidst raging fire and attacks on the people she is coming to hold dear, she allows Maska O’keefe into her heart.

Maska O’keefe has loved the beautiful shapeshifter for years. Unable to save her life years ago, he vows to watch over her as he is given a second chance to convince her that even though he is a witch and not a shifter, they are indeed soul mates. Kimi’s divided loyalties between her family and the cause she is now a part of will determine their relationship. Only the part she plays as the messiah can bring this to a conclusion in the final battle.