In this episode of The Writers Hangout, John and Randall explore the demands of plot-driven versus character-driven stories in regards to how much of the story the writer must know in advance. John also talks about the genesis of his prize-winning first novel Dark Reservations, and both authors reveal their preferred methods for creating works of fiction.

Show Notes:

Famous Authors’ Handwritten Outlines for Great Works of Literature. Click here to see images.

Example beat sheets for known films. Visit Blake Snyder’s Save the Cat website.

Stephen King’s “In a Half World of Terror” aka “I was a Teenage Grave Robber” was mentioned during the podcast. This was his first published short story. Visit DarkTower.org to see the artwork for the story.

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