I used to really write by the seat of my pants-- just come up with a vague idea and sit down and write whatever came to mind. Which was how I ended up with several different idea files with about ten pages written in each. :-) Now before I start writing, I get an outline done. If I have a good idea about the arc of the book, and what scene is coming up next, then that gives me the structure I need to actually finish a book once in a while.
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