Robert asks: “What details must an author get right, and what’s okay to fudge on? How much time should I spend on the research?”
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Questions 541: More on Autism and the Brain
Joel says: “Some autistic traits, such as high affective empathy, can characterized as more feminine than masculine. What do you mean by masculine brain?”
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Resources Mentioned:
Simon Baron-Cohen: Autism and the male brain
Writing Believable Others
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Questions 540: Serials in Disguise
Robert asks: “”How does one manage arcs over the course of an episodic series, without turning it into a serial?”
Resources Mentioned
Brooklyn 99, Fox/NBC tv series
Coupling, BBC series
Bosch, Amazon series based on the Bosch novel series by Michael Connelly
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The Color of Magic (Discworld #1) by Terry Pratchett
Decoder Ring Theater
And Then She Was Gone by J. Daniel Sawyer, book 1 of The Clarke Lantham Mysteries
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Questions 539: Non-Writing Careers for Writers
Fox asks: “What’s the best non-writing career for a writer?”
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Questions 538: Popcorn Fiction
Robert asks: “What makes popcorn writing worth re-reading?”
Resources Mentioned:
Dragons of Winter Night a Dragonlance novel by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis
Unwept by Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman
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Questions 537: Writing with Chronic Pain
Alex asks: “How do you maintain productivity, as a writer or other creative, when living with chronic illness or pain?”
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Questions 536: What’s Next for Indie Publishing?
Robert asks: “What upcoming technology revolutions might open up indie market the way that POD has?.”
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Questions 535: Greg Iles and Stepping Up Your Game
Mike asks: “Would love to hear your take on Greg Iles writing, and what makes it awesome.”
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Resources Mentioned:
The Quiet Game by Greg Iles
Natchez Burning by Greg Iles
The Devil’s Punchbowl by Greg Iles
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Questions 534: Poetry in Novels
Robert asks: How do I use poetry within a novel, and do it well?
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Resources Mentioned
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Feedback: Enhanced Ebooks and the Market
Listener feedback on marketing enhanced ebooks.
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