We share a very similar process but for mine, I just lump what you’re doing in the outline and treatment into one. I am also an outliner, so I must map it all out before I jump to draft! I have a couple posts about outlining and second drafts. Give them a read if you have a chance!
Actually, I tried to get into this a little bit in an article -- in case you don't feel like reading that whole book (and sorry for a shameless plug... but maybe it'll help??)
Yes, I’m certainly finding that too! Perhaps the reason I feel so good about going back and starting from the beginning with my characters is because they’ve grown so much over the three drafts I’ve already written. They’re miles ahead of when I first outlined things.
We share a very similar process but for mine, I just lump what you’re doing in the outline and treatment into one. I am also an outliner, so I must map it all out before I jump to draft! I have a couple posts about outlining and second drafts. Give them a read if you have a chance!
Cool that we have similar processes, Lauren! Your posts are always great—so I’ll look around for the ones you mentioned.
I have my eye on that 20-week writing program too. Might be good timing for revamping this project.
We’ll be glad to have you!
The book “Creating Character Arcs” by KM Weiland really opened some things up for me in this department! Great post — you’ve got this 🤙🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼
Actually, I tried to get into this a little bit in an article -- in case you don't feel like reading that whole book (and sorry for a shameless plug... but maybe it'll help??)
https://open.substack.com/pub/marsmilus/p/character-v-plot-the-fake-debate?r=5ibvi4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
I’ll start with the article and then maybe move up to the full book. Thanks so much for sharing, Aaron!
I feel like I get to know my character better with every draft.
Yes, I’m certainly finding that too! Perhaps the reason I feel so good about going back and starting from the beginning with my characters is because they’ve grown so much over the three drafts I’ve already written. They’re miles ahead of when I first outlined things.
Exactly 👍