by John Parker | Feb 16, 2023 | Author Insights, Writing Fiction
Similar to outlining the plot, with a character map, I essentially create a grid of information that helps me ensure I have considered and included important characteristics of each character in a story. I usually develop the plot and character map at the same time,...
by John Parker | Feb 6, 2023 | Author Insights, Writing Fiction
After I have a concept I think is story-worthy, and it is a story I want to tell, I start outlining/plotting the story. Yes, that makes me a “plotter” more than a “pantser,” but I’m still somewhere along the spectrum, not all the way to one side. The outlining and/or...
by John Parker | Jan 29, 2023 | Author Insights, Writing Fiction
The second step in my process involves developing and researching the idea into a story concept, then testing the concept to see if it is “story-worthy.” 2. Concept Development and Research Though this “step” in my writing process is often one of the longest in...
by John Parker | Jan 29, 2023 | Author Insights, Writing Fiction
The first step in my process involves a concept (not original) called “the idea well.” It is the least regimented step, but even so, is designed for success. 1. Ideate/Concept Creation This section could be considered advice, but most important, it is how I think,...
by John Parker | Jan 29, 2023 | Author Insights, Editing Fiction, Writing Fiction
Let’s take a high-level look at my writing process. The tools I use are discussed in a separate article. Their value to me is affected by my process, but is not defined by it, nor define it. So, let’s ignore them for now, and discuss tools later. Here, I focus on the...
