What is discovery writing (sometimes known as pantsing)? How can you write a novel with structure if you don't plot in advance? How can you build a writing career for the long-term? All this and more with Patricia McLinn. In the intro, “98 percent of the books that publishers released in 2020 sold fewer than 5,000 copies,” [sales-publishing-pandemic-coronavirus.html">NY Times]; How much do authors earn? [BookRiot and Jane Friedman]; All About Audio conference [about-audio.com/">BookWire]; Google auto-narration video [YouTube]; Spotify partners with Storytel for audiobooks and introduces transcription for podcasts [The Verge]. Today's podcast sponsor is Findaway Voices, which gives you access to the world's largest network of audiobook sellers and everything you need to create and sell professional audiobooks. Take back your freedom. Choose your price, choose how you sell, choose how you distribute audio. Check it out at FindawayVoices.com. Patricia McLinn is the award-winning and multi-USA Today bestselling author of over 50 books across mystery, contemporary, and historical romance, women's fiction, and nonfiction. Today we're talking about discovery writing and the Survival Kit for Writers Who Don't Write Right. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. Show Notes * What is a discovery writer?* How to manage story structure as a discovery writer* On retroactive plotting and how discovery writers use it* Tips for organizing pre-orders* How important is a ‘series bible’?* Tips for a long writing career You can find Patricia McLinn at PatriciaMcLinn.com and on Twitter @PatriciaMcLinn Transcript of Interview with Patricia McLinn Joanna: Patricia McLinn is the award-winning and multi-USA Today bestselling author of over 50 books across mystery, contemporary, and historical romance, women's fiction, and nonfiction. Today we're talking about discovery writing and the Survival Kit for Writers Who Don't Write Right. Welcome, Pat. Patricia: Well, thank you so much, Joanna. It's wonderful to talk to you. It's been a while.