Questions 151: Quality Standards in Publishing and Editing
Subscribe Here! Tim asks: “How do I know when my book is of sufficient quality to release?”
Subscribe Here! Tim asks: “How do I know when my book is of sufficient quality to release?”
Subscribe Here! Today, I feature your comments that further previous conversations started by the questions episodes.
Subscribe Here! I continue the blow-by-blow of writing Hadrian’s Flight in 34 days. I talk about structural decisions I made, and why I made them, and how I coped with a new series of curve-balls the story threw me that I wasn’t expecting.
Subscribe Here! Caine asks: “What are your thoughts on purchasing custom fonts for your books?”
Subscribe Here! Since we’re talking about Hadrian’s Flight, it’s only fair to let you know: You can get it plus 9 other Extreme Science Fiction Adventure books, from now until October 6, for a name-your-own-price price! Enjoy 🙂
Subscribe Here! Now that we’ve tackled the formula, I get into the actual blow-by-blow of writing Hadrian’s Flight in 34 days. I talk about false starts, plot derailments, and finding some kind of groove.
Subscribe Here! JR asks: How long should my short fiction be if I want to sell it on Amazon? Books mentioned: Playing the Short Game by Douglas Smith
Subscribe Here! Today, I continue with the Heinlein Juvenile formula sheet, talking about what makes the Heinlein juveniles unusual among young adult novels and which of them create their enduring appeal. Books discussed, all by Robert A. Heinlein: Rocketship Galileo Space Cadet Farmer in the Sky Red Planet Between Planets …
Subscribe Here! Tammy asks:Â Can I re-use my own writing in different books?
Subscribe Here! We’ve talked about formulas–what they are, and how to uncover them. Now, we examine the formula for the Heinlein Juvenile in great detail. In this episode, we talk about the roots of the Heinlein Juvenile. Wonder what all the fuss is about? This is where we start to …