Freewriting vs. outlining - one clearly kills the other for horror

I used to outline everything for my horror stories. Plot points, character arcs, the whole deal. Tried freewriting for a creepy short set in an abandoned motel outside Flagstaff. Got 3,000 words in two hours with way more creepy vibes. Outlining just makes me overthink. Anyone else find freewriting better for building tension?

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rileyellis12d ago

Ngl I was the opposite until I tried freewriting for a haunted house piece, now I'm hooked.

wyattrobinson12d ago

Saw something about freewriting unlocking creativity, @rileyellis.