Editing My Writing Process

I'm working on finishing the transition from pantser to planner.  It's taken me awhile to realize that for me to write well, consistently and effectively, I need more than an idea, a set of characters, and a general overview of where they are going.  This isn't going to turn me into a rigid planner but it should give me a better framework for the type of writing I want to do.

The Plan

Build the World

• Story Settings
• Technology
• History
• Current Politics
• Maps/Blueprints/Drawings

Build the Characters

• Appearance
• Personality
• Family History
• Significant Personal Events

Set-up the Plot

• Major Points
• Minor Threads
• Character Objectives and Conflicts
• Beginning Point and Projected End Point
• Determine Themes/Motifs
• Political, Social or Ethical Points of Interest
• Identify Objectives of each Plot Point

Write the Story

• No Stopping
• No Editing
• Stay true to the World and the Characters

I hope to apply this new plan of action to my existing works in progress retroactively and then move forward with what still needs to be done.