I used to go to a lot of author talks/readings, and was always fascinated by how different different writers' techniques are. Some know the ending when they sta

I used to go to a lot of author talks/readings, and was always fascinated by how different different writers' techniques are. Some know the ending when they start, some are surprised by what comes out, or even feel like it's not something they control. Some meticulously outline and refine, some start at the beginning and write to the end.