>>42389402
>plan your stories out from start to finish before writing
We would spend far more time planning than actually writing, which would lead these threads to a swift death. Granted, there is something to be said for creating a basic outline for your story, but going with the flow is the only practical way to write in a timely manner.

>>42224601
I originally wanted to save the foal reveal for the end, but it felt too much like a tired rendition of the stupid "and that's how I met your mother" meme. Whether this unexpected approach worked or not is entirely up to (You), the readers.