How I write --

I was recently asked to describe how I write -- so I thought I'd share my jumbled answer here.
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I'm more pantser than plotter, but I adjust things for me. I hate lines, so I don't usually work within them. I start with an idea, usually a snippet of a scene with a couple of characters in it. While I'm writing the idea down, I write down any thing and everything that comes to mind. Usually on unlined paper all over the place, I'll put into the 30 day outline spread sheet later. I write without editing, whereever the characters and story take me. I do usually know how the story is going to end and one or two of the major events that will take place, but I not a whole lot beyond that. WHen I get stuck, I get out my wipe board and markers and will plot either from where I am to where I need to be or the reverse. Or I'll do a spider-brainstorm thing on it. My wipe board usually looks like a huge mess of colors. I'll write using the plot points I've come up with and continue on from there. I use the wipe board for sorting my characters personalities and backgrounds. About once a week or once every two weeks I'll input the information in the outline or personnel folders or both.