Frequently Asked Questions

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Due to time and resources constraints, I do not typically provide voice or audio services without monetary compensation.

When it comes to fiction and non-fiction, these days I’m almost exclusively a “planner” (meaning I plot and outline before writing the first draft) rather than a “pantser” (one who just writes “by the seat of their pants” and lets the story go where it may.)

It’s important to understand that the real difference between being a planner or pantser is really just a matter of when certain aspects of the storytelling process occur. Being a planner means that I’m front-loading a lot of the discovery, meandering, and re-thinking a pantser does either during the first draft or during the editing phase.

By working out all the details of the story ahead of time, I’m saving myself from potentially writing hundreds or thousands of words I might ultimately end up not using.

Another advantage to planning / outlining is having a holistic, 10,000 foot view of the entire story, its themes, and the real “intention” behind the tale. I find this to be really helpful when writing each scene.

Finally, when you plan, there’s no writer’s block, no writing one’s self into a corner… none of that. You’ve worked all those things out before you sit down to begin your draft.

When it comes to songwriting, though, I’m much more of a panster… but that’s another story!

(Thanks to Chrispian H. Burks for suggesting this question!)