I often see the opinion that plotting a story removes spontaneous self-discovery during the writing process, compared to pantsing.

This is so not true.

Plotting my novels ensures a solid framework of the story, while writing reveals incredible moments along that journey.

I may have planned my trip, but I still get out at every stop and explore the alleys of each village.

In fact, on this current stop, I found two spectacular places that blew my own mind, as though the plot gifted them to me!

Is this a safe space to ask women a question?

I was talking to my partner recently about how I chose to lose my v card. I was raised in purity culture and after starting to deconstruct I became SO fearful of SA and losing my first time to that. The realities of the world and my exposure to SVU, csi as a kid came crashing down. My first time was with someone I considered a friend I trusted, rather than risking waiting that it would be traumatic.

Anyone else?

Shout out to our GK tax team. Showing up on Sunday to make sure our clients tax returns are done in time and correct! Amazing 🤩!!!

For that matter the whole GK team just crushing it. Biggest week ever in AUM inflows, huge first 4 months of the year.

I’d appreciate it if the Orioles could play with the lead more like they did yesterday but what a damn comeback. Is it too early to believe the Polar Pete has busted out of the slump?