Plotting vs. Pantsing: Which Method Creates the Best Novel?

WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2 GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEW https://www.queryacademy.com DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT! https://www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-form SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTS https://www.chapter-break.com/ FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssabookeditor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlyssaMatesic Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– It’s a topic almost guaranteed to spark debate in the writing community: plotting vs. pantsing. As a developmental editor who has worked with authors from both camps, today I’m weighing in on the pros and cons of each — and revealing which method comes out on top for me personally. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE: This Writing Hack Will Fix EVERY Problem in Your Book: https://youtu.be/O9RFPR38SYs How 7 Top Authors Beat Writer’s Block: https://youtu.be/2nmS3_CUbm0 The ONLY Way to Plot a Novel (It's Easier Than You Think!): https://youtu.be/VGFh_VckLFE SETTLING THE PLOTTING VS. PANTSING DEBATE: 00:36 – What is plotting? 02:06 – What is pantsing?   03:39 – Pros of plotting 04:56 – Cons of plotting 06:20 – Pros of pantsing 07:23 – Cons of pantsing 08:45 – Which approach wins my vote? ABOUT ME: My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MUSIC: Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––