Plotter or pantser? Do you take the time to write extensive outlines or do you find that you tend to create on the fly? It’s never really been a true dichotomy but rather a spectrum. The analogy of a garden or the process of cultivation with its pruning, grafting, and tilling earth seems apt. Seth and James talk about the process of gardening your worlds to life.

Key Takeaways

• Don’t get caught up in your identity as a plotter or pantser but embrace the  idea that you’re more likely on the garden spectrum. You may have an organized and well trimmed garden or you may have a wild one, but most worldbuilders will find themselves with a little pantsing in their plans or a planning in their pants.


• It’s not a bad thing to find that your world surprises you, in fact we’d argue that it’s a very good thing. Your characters and setting have begun to take on a life of their own.

Where to find Seth’s stuff.

• Seth’s nifty website - Find out the latest about Seth’s comings and goings on this site as well as catching up on his latest books.


• Seth’s Newsletter - To make sure you always know what he’s up to.

How to reach us:

• The only link you'll ever need - This is our LinkTree, from here you can get access to our Discord Community (which you definitely need to join) as well as everything else we make including the Worldbuilder's Journal.