On the Importance of Oscillating between Planning and Writing

The author needs to know how to oscillate between planning and writing. In my case, I can plan so far (but in great detail), then I need to write my way forward. This calls for a constant shift from the plan to the text. Back and forth I move. The writing itself positions me inside of the reader’s mind, which in turn, enables me to evaluate the contents. Maturity in this process leads to an intuitive sense of when to stop outlining and when to start writing. Never plan beyond your capacity to “feel.”