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“I like to skip prewriting. I love just jumping into the actual writing process. Then I revise/edit and fix what I need to. Then the following steps; proofread and publish. Of course before you just go into writing, it would be a good idea to do some charts of each chapter...what you would want…” quote by Nina Jean Slack
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““I like to skip prewriting. I love just jumping into the actual writing process. Then I revise/edit and fix what I need to. Then the following steps; proofread and publish. Of course before you just go into writing, it would be a good idea to do some charts of each chapter...what you would want each one to be about and have a character list with their personalities and how they will come into play in your book. I mean, you wouldn't just want to go all crazy and jot down all kinds of random stuff at once...trust me, you'll go crazy. With writing, you take it as it comes, go with your own flow.-Nina Jean Slack””

Nina Jean Slack

About This Quote

Source Interview: Writing Process Talk, 2023

She prefers diving straight into writing, using later revisions to refine, but advises some upfront planning to avoid chaos.

In simple terms: Write first, revise later, but plan basics ahead.

Key Takeaway

Balance spontaneity with minimal structure.

Themes

creativity process planning

Mood

inspirational practical

Type

advice process

When to use this quote

  • novel drafting
  • blog post creation
  • academic paper
  • screenplay development

Key Concepts

writing flow structure

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you need a detailed outline before you start?
  • How much structure helps you stay productive?
A Different Perspective

Too much planning can stifle creative flow.

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