Are you a plotter, pantser or somewhere in between? Writers often fall into these categories. While I am not someone who is interested in putting people in boxes, they can be useful in arranging your thoughts and building writing habits that work for you.

If you’ve spent any amount of time on the internet, you’ve likely come across the never-ending “to-do” list that is supposedly required for writing a novel. We’ve all heard it: “You should be focusing on plot. You should be studying character development. You should already be outlining your next novel.” All while balancing work, life, and let’s not forget—actually writing your first draft.