Stopped using detailed character sheets for my stories and my output tripled in a month

I used to spend hours mapping out every character's backstory before writing a single scene. Last month I tried just jotting down one defining trait and letting the rest come out naturally during the draft. Has anyone else found that overplanning kills their creative flow?

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paul2331mo ago

Right there with you, ditching the planning was the best thing I ever did for my writing.

jasonp711mo ago

Admit I thought the same way for years. But after trying it your way last month I totally get it now. My characters feel way more real when I discover them as I go.