Even pantsers need to plan 2. Keep your outline in mind 3. Introduce conflict early 4. Control the pacing 5. Fine-tune your dialogue 6. Show, don’t tell 7. But don’t reveal TOO much 8. Consider your themes 9. Be careful with POV 10. Write as often as you can 11. Ask yourself questions 12. Write now, edit later 13. Read your work out loud 14. Make it short and sweet 15. Get rid of distractions 16. Work through crises of confidence 17. Listen to feedback 18. Kill your darlings 19. Just keep writing 20. Keep publishing in mind