Before I begin writing I always develop an outline of the story and have a clear concept of where I want it to go. Because I am writing historical fiction, my outline is generally a series of chronological historical events that I try to weave together in a story. I use the events as “stepping stones” through which my characters will progress as the story unfolds.
Now, having said all that, I must admit that my “outline” is a very fluid thing that changes many times during the writing process.
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Polish-American historical novelist Douglas W Jacobson at http://writinghistoricalnovels.com/2013/01/14/outlining-and-writing-by-the-seat-of-my-pants-by-douglas-w-jacobson
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