46: Plotting vs. Discovery Writing: Find Your Balance

Plotting vs. Discovery Writing: Find Your BalanceAre you a plotter, a pantser, or both? ☕ In this Write It episode, discover how to blend structure with creativity and find your perfect writing flow. ✍️ You can watch while listening on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@bookshelfdiary?si=X4c-5w74yw6TjMJf#PlottingVsDiscoveryWriting #WritingTips #WritersLife #CreativeWriting #AmWriting #WriteItPodcast #DeannaMartinezBey #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #Storytelling #WritingInspiration

Want to bring your story’s world to life? In this video, I dive into the power of nature settings in fiction—from moody storms to sun-drenched meadows—and why descriptive weather and landscapes are crucial for immersive storytelling. Learn how to use nature to set the tone, reflect emotions, and enhance your reader’s experience. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why nature settings matter in fiction ✔️ How to describe weather effectively ✔️ Tips for making landscapes feel real ✔️ Ways to use nature to deepen your story’s mood Whether you’re writing fantasy, romance, or thriller, strong nature descriptions can elevate your novel and captivate readers. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fiction writing tips! #FictionWriting​ #WritingTips​ #NatureInWriting​ #DescriptiveWriting​ #HowToWrite​

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Join Deanna as she discusses coffee and what it can do for the creative process... writing. For a written version: https://wp.me/peiJ3p-6h

Join Deanna as she briefly discusses how and why to turn your Kindle Vella stories into books on KDP. Today, on my YouTube channel, Bookshelf Diaries: How and why to turn your Kindle Vella stories into books on KDP! Did you ever get into the Kindle Vella movement? To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AX6yWDGJmK4?si=0iAN964Ek6e69a5g

Join Deanna in a laid back chat about her secret to creating realistic characters. Bookshelf Diaries on YouTube: https://youtu.be/07pn9I4DShw?si=B5uTWN8FDjqYcXrp

If you would like to read about The Perfect Coffee and Book Pairings, follow the link below ⬇️ https://wp.me/peiJ3p-5U Thank you for your interest in the Write It Podcast, also available in video form on YouTube (Bookshelf Diaries). YouTube: https://youtu.be/NVz2T0_ExRg?si=rsllEC0fZ-nN-uWw

Join Deanna as she explains her writing process with the intention of helping other writers create theirs.

Join Deanna as she talks about iconic movie and television scenes revolving around coffee. For the written transcript: https://wp.me/peiJ3p-5I

Listen as my daughter and I talk about our experience with The Oodie! You can watch us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=gB9slZ--R0M&si=K6i9tDMaeLtkV8_b