Dwarven Gold
Minstrel
Do you outline a book before writing, or just run with it? Does it make a difference?
This tends to be my approach. I make notes of course, but only of the most basic variety, and nothing's written in concrete. I can't imagine anything more dull than knowing in advance what your characters will do or say. It obviously works for some people, though, best-sellers included.When I get a story idea, I just run with it.
I do a bit of worldbuilding, and incidentally, am forced to plan elements of the character and story so that the world appropriately reflects upon those themes necessary to further the plot.
Frankly if I didn't worldbuild and outline I think I would find myself writing without much drive and focus... ...Plus World building, etc is half the fun right...