Are you a plotter or a pantser? Or somewhere in between?
In this Behind the Mic special from Miles Beyond the Page, 10 bestselling and award-winning authors weigh in on one of the biggest questions writers face: Should you plan your novel—or fly by the seat of your pants?
From detailed outlines to wild creative chaos, each author shares their unique process, favorite tools, and the lessons they’ve learned about storytelling.
Featuring:
- Adrienne Giordano (Romantic suspense powerhouse)
- Amanda Reid (Mystery with bite)
- L.E. Sterling (YA sci-fi/fantasy author)
- Harry Turtledove (Legendary alternate history author)
- Jami Gray (Urban fantasy and romantic suspense)
- Janet Leigh (Time-travel rom-com queen)
- Jeanne Skartsiaris (Women’s fiction & suspense)
- Elizabeth Hobbs (Historical romance with heart)
- Misty Evans (Paranormal & espionage thrillers)
- Tracey Devlyn (Romantic suspense & historical intrigue)
✍️ Whether you swear by spreadsheets or thrive in the unknown, this compilation will inspire your writing journey—and maybe help you find the process that works best for you.
🎧 Like, comment, and subscribe for more author advice, writing insights, and behind-the-scenes creativity.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.