Am I the only writer who goes into a story not knowing how it ends? Lots of my friends are meticulous plotters who have it planned out to the gnat's ass detail, but I think that not only does that remove the fun from writing, but it also is impractical for how a story evolves as you write it.
That said, it can be daunting when you start a story without knowing where it's headed. I've known a few of my novels and where they were meant to go(Salvation Day, Akeldama), but more than a few have begun without me knowing what the end point is. It can be fun, but it also has the potential to wander until I find an ending.
What's better - knowing, or not knowing. Or is that too black-and-white, and the answer is a vague idea that coalesces over time? Any suggestions?
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