Tag Archives: sotp

Another SOTP Post

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Linda W. Yezak

In the on-going debate between those who outline like crazy and those who write by the seat of the pants (SOTP), I tend to land in the middle these days. I tried outlining, even thought I could make it work, … Continue reading →

When a WIP Goes Rogue

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

Events got intense for Debra Chandler in Corporate Ladder, which took me a bit by surprise, but it gave me the opportunity to see just how strong she is. I’m impressed. That’s the thing about being a seat-of-the-pants writer: you don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, Writing Tips | Tagged intuitive writers, Novel structure, novel writing, outlining, sotp, writing fiction | 8 Comments

How Does Emily Sound?

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Linda W. Yezak

I reread The Cat Lady’s Secret the other day and was excited about what I found. It’s good–really good–but it needs work. First to go was the MC’s name. I decided to change my main character, Evelyn Cambridge, from being the … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged character names, Characterization, sotp | 12 Comments

Whatever Works

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Linda W. Yezak

How do I write? By the seat of my pants. Really. That’s what they call it. I’m an sotp writer. I start with some great opening line that entered my head, or a phrase too good to ignore, or a … Continue reading →