Gomee Girl asked K. Lamb:

Hi! Do you visualize the entire story in your head before you begin writing, or do you write the story as you go? Hope to hear from you!

K. Lamb Thank you for your thoughtful question, Gomee Girl!

My process varies to be truthful. When I come up with an idea it really depends on how I came up with it. What I mean by that, is sometimes I'll come up with an idea for the beginning of a story---or the end---and sometimes even both at one time. It will just "pop" into my head. Then it is a matter of connecting point A to point Z. This was the case for my upcoming young adult novel, Max Donovan. I immediately knew how the story would start and end.

Other times I may just come up with an idea for a story, and then I will go into my storyboard mode where I outline the entire story. Although, I do believe it is important for authors to allow themselves to deviate from an outline should your story demand it as it is being written.

Then there are those times that I just like to sit down in front of a keyboard and start tapping away. This kind of writing can be indulgent, because I have no idea where it is going but I am enjoying the journey. It feels good and I love watching as the story unfolds.

Again, thanks for taking the time to post a question. It has been a joy answering it!

Wishing you all the best,

K. Lamb

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