{"id":7758,"date":"2019-05-10T01:06:46","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T05:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kate-hill.com\/blog\/?p=7758"},"modified":"2019-05-07T13:24:02","modified_gmt":"2019-05-07T17:24:02","slug":"writing-the-wrong-way-how-about-my-way-guest-blogger-vicki-batman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kate-hill.com\/blog\/?p=7758","title":{"rendered":"Writing the Wrong Way? How About My Way – Guest Blogger Vicki Batman"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Writing the Wrong Way? How About My Way<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like most of you, English class steeped me in preparing an outline before writing. The term plotter applied to this style. When I began my writing journey, I had an inspiration (via a friend saying something) and wrote it down. I ran with the prompt and before long, had written eight chapters. (Who knew I had so many words in me?) After showing what I\u2019d accomplished to my friend, she said to continue; so I did. Since I\u2019d finished my book without an outline, I thought perhaps I had gone about writing in the wrong way. I felt amateurish.<\/p>\n

Once I had a good draft, I began thinking of improving the manuscript with maybe a hint of an idea toward exploring publishing. I knew about Romance Writers of America and searched for a local chapter. My heart nearly pounded out of my chest when I attended my first meeting. AND I had to introduce myself and describe my work. The ladies I met that day became fast friends and graciously helped this newbie move and improve.<\/p>\n

I attended more and more meetings and found a new term infiltrated my head \u2013 pantser, someone who writes by the set of their pants. No outlining required. That\u2019s me!!! I also discovered many prolific and famous writers wrote this way. And there was no English teacher with ruler in hand to admonish them. LOL.<\/p>\n

All that said, when I start a story these plot points are in my head:
\nThe Beginning \u2013 this is the prompt that usually kicks off the story.
\nThe Middle \u2013 the part where stuff happens to lead up to the…
\nThe Black Moment \u2013 all heck breaks loose and has to be resolved to find a happy ever after.
\nThe End \u2013 the book is packaged with a pretty bow at the end.<\/p>\n

(Know this: it takes tons of other stuff to turn a book into a compelling read.)<\/p>\n

So if I managed to accomplish the above without an outline–I did it! I wrote a freakin\u2019 book!!! Was it just as good as outlined ones? Sure was. And I shouldn\u2019t be ashamed. Heck no. My takeaway is pantsing is my style. Plotting is another style. All I know is if pantsing helped me reach The End, that\u2019s not bad. Like the song said, I did it My Way.<\/p>\n

Author bio:<\/strong> Vicki Batman has sold many romantic comedy works to magazines, several publishers, and most recently, two humorous romantic mysteries. Along the way her stories have garnered awards and bestsellers. An avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Cat fancier. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby. Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking, “What if??”<\/p>\n

Find Vicki Batman at:<\/strong>
\nWebsite: http:\/\/vickibatman.blogspot.com\/p\/more-about-me.html\/<\/a>
\nBlog: https:\/\/vickibatman.blogspot.com\/p\/welcome.html\/<\/a>
\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Vicki-Batman-sassy-writer-of-sexy-and-funny-fiction-133506590074451\/<\/a>
\nTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/VickiBatman\/<\/a>
\nPinterest: http:\/\/pinterest.com\/vickibatman\/<\/a>
\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vickilbatman\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Just Desserts\u2026and other stories: From sassy writer Vicki Batman comes eleven very short tales with dashes of humor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Story Blurb:<\/strong> Love blossoms in the small town of Sommerville in these heartwarming, \u201ccute meet\u201d tales, filled with fun and forever possibilities.<\/p>\n

Amazon:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Just-Desserts-Other-Short-Stories-ebook\/dp\/B07CT8XC5F\/<\/a>
\nPrint: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Just-Desserts-Other-Stories-writer\/dp\/1718719302\/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527956600&sr=8-2&keywords=just+desserts+and+other+stories\/<\/a>
\nBarnes & Noble:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/just-desserts-and-other-short-stories-vicki-batman\/1128592107?ean=2940155242031\/<\/a>
\nSmashwords:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.smashwords.com\/books\/view\/823338\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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