So, it has been about 10 years since I started writing a new WIP (haven't written seriously for 5 years). However, the Muses have descended again and I am working on a new book.
Recently have been studying for a degree (ancient history and archaeology if you are wondering) and I've been overhauling my whole essay writing technique. Which has been great, and I now know that my novel planning strategy in the past wasn't great and too needs an overhaul. I've decided to try being an outliner (was previously a pantser) and my past character development technique revolved solely around physical attribute (hair colour, body type, clothing etc.) but this time I intend to think more about attributes and more psychological.
However, I've been reading a few blogs. I think I've always used the 'interview technique' without realising. But then I've read other writers saying that they spend hours trawling Google Images for pictures that match the image in the head (a waste of valuable writing time for me). So how much development do you do before you begin writing? How does your method differ between main characters and one-time extras?
Recently have been studying for a degree (ancient history and archaeology if you are wondering) and I've been overhauling my whole essay writing technique. Which has been great, and I now know that my novel planning strategy in the past wasn't great and too needs an overhaul. I've decided to try being an outliner (was previously a pantser) and my past character development technique revolved solely around physical attribute (hair colour, body type, clothing etc.) but this time I intend to think more about attributes and more psychological.
However, I've been reading a few blogs. I think I've always used the 'interview technique' without realising. But then I've read other writers saying that they spend hours trawling Google Images for pictures that match the image in the head (a waste of valuable writing time for me). So how much development do you do before you begin writing? How does your method differ between main characters and one-time extras?