Jason asks: “Are there any strategies and techniques for making characters more interesting?”
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Questions 581: Soul Eaters
Today we introduce a series of questions from high school student Jason doing on a project on expertise, who asks: “I’m writing a story in which one can steal powers from those they kill. What fictional or real-world sources can I draw from?”
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Questions 580: Supporting The Author Beast
Simon asks: “How can your listeners best support you?”
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Resources Mentioned:
Star Trek Logs 1 and 2 by Alan Dean Foster
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Feedback: Audiobooks and Tone
Listener Ian has feedback on audiobooks and tone for listeners.
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Feedback: I Got My Mojo Back!
Listener Vega has feedback on finishing your second novels and an update on a previous question.
Resources Mentioned:
I Finished Writing My Second Novella in Time for NaNoWriMo
Ep 246: I’ve Lost My Finishing Mojo
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Questions 579: Serendipity and Listener Questions
Ian asks: “Is it serendipity, or careful planning, that leads to thematic unity among the listener questions?
Resources Mentioned:
Ep00: The Other NanoWriMo
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Feedback: Nonfiction For Hire
Listener B has feedback on the episode writing for hire, especially as it pertains to technical writing.
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 559: Work For Hire
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Questions 578: Description That Serves A Story
Claire asks: “How much description is too much? ”
Resources Mentioned:
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Jazz by Toni Morrison
The Jesus Incident by Frank Herbert
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Questions 577: Rapid Scene Changes
Robert asks: “Are there any techniques to make rapid scene/POV changes work?”
Resources Mentioned:
The Grammar of the Edit by Christopher Owen
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Questions 576: Is NaNoWriMo Worthwhile?
Sarah asks: “Is NaNoWriMo a good way to practice getting out of your own way, or a spectacular waste of time? ”
Resources Mentioned:
Every Day Novelist: Episode 1
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