Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Knowing what type of writer you are can help you to find strategies that best utilize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.
SHOW NOTES & TIMESTAMPS
02:20 Plotter vs. Pantser
Plotter: A writer who plans their story before writing the first draft.
Pantser: A writer who "flies by the seat of their pants" when writing the first draft (doesn't plan).
06:20 Intuitive vs. Methodological
Intuitive: A writer who bases their story and edits on their gut feelings and instincts.
Methodological: A writer who bases their story and/or edits on techniques, methods, and theories.
11:23 The Basics of the Four Types
11:51 Intuitive Pantser - A writer who has better results when NOT plotting or planning the first draft. They are able to intuitively sense the flow and rhythm of a story as they write and edit.
13:47 Intuitive Plotter - A writer who needs to plan before the first draft but does so based on intuition or gut feeling rather than following a specific method or structural system.
15:38 Methodological Plotter - A writer who needs/utilizes both a strong grasp on methods or techniques as well as thorough planning before writing.
17:56 Methodological Pantser - A writer who needs a strong grasp of methods or techniques yet they tend to have a vision that grows and develops as they work so they also need the freedom of pantsing or a less rigid planning system.
My core/essential videos for learning novel writing are listed here: ellenbrockediting.com/novel-writing-essentials
All of my video topics and other resources are listed here: ellenbrockediting.com/videos-and-other-resources
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/EllenBrock
Knowing what type of writer you are can help you to find strategies that best utilize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.
SHOW NOTES & TIMESTAMPS
02:20 Plotter vs. Pantser
Plotter: A writer who plans their story before writing the first draft.
Pantser: A writer who "flies by the seat of their pants" when writing the first draft (doesn't plan).
06:20 Intuitive vs. Methodological
Intuitive: A writer who bases their story and edits on their gut feelings and instincts.
Methodological: A writer who bases their story and/or edits on techniques, methods, and theories.
11:23 The Basics of the Four Types
11:51 Intuitive Pantser - A writer who has better results when NOT plotting or planning the first draft. They are able to intuitively sense the flow and rhythm of a story as they write and edit.
13:47 Intuitive Plotter - A writer who needs to plan before the first draft but does so based on intuition or gut feeling rather than following a specific method or structural system.
15:38 Methodological Plotter - A writer who needs/utilizes both a strong grasp on methods or techniques as well as thorough planning before writing.
17:56 Methodological Pantser - A writer who needs a strong grasp of methods or techniques yet they tend to have a vision that grows and develops as they work so they also need the freedom of pantsing or a less rigid planning system.
My core/essential videos for learning novel writing are listed here: ellenbrockediting.com/novel-writing-essentials
All of my video topics and other resources are listed here: ellenbrockediting.com/videos-and-other-resources
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/EllenBrock
