Questions 251: Standalones or series?
Subscribe Here! Dan Dan the Art Man asks: “Would it be better for a new writer to write lots of short standalone novels in multipleĀ genres, as a opposed to committing to a series?”
Subscribe Here! Dan Dan the Art Man asks: “Would it be better for a new writer to write lots of short standalone novels in multipleĀ genres, as a opposed to committing to a series?”
Subscribe Here! Ed: “How do you justify classifying ‘solidarity’ as a biological drive in your Deep Character series?” Resources mentioned: Cast Away
Subscribe Here! Cain asks: “What are the general dos and don’ts of republishing work that’s already appeared in anthologies?” Resources mentioned: The Copyright Handbook by Stephen Fishman Some Might Call It Infringement Chicken Noodle Gravity by J. Daniel Sawyer Cold Duty by J. Daniel Sawyer The Man In The Rain …
Subscribe Here! JR asks: “How do you write a chaotic scene without making it chaotic for the reader?” Resources mentioned: Arthur by Stephen R. Lawhead All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Remarque And Then She Was Gone by J. Daniel Sawyer Silent Victor by J. Daniel Sawyer The …
Subscribe Here! Josh asks: “What advice would you give for writing nonfiction how-to guides?” This episode sponsored by Bundle Rabbit! Resources mentioned: Making Tracks by J. Daniel Sawyer Throwing Lead by J. Daniel Sawyer and Mary Mason
Subscribe Here! Vega asks: “I can’t finish my second book. Help!” This episode is sponsored by our generous patrons!
Subscribe Here! Ed asks: “In the new world of publishing, how do you know when you’re ‘good enough’?” This episode sponsored by Bundle Rabbit!
Subscribe Here! In the second episode in our miniseries about how to think about character and characterization, we discuss the four basic social drives that are common to all humans, their roots, and how they can affect the flavor and makeup of a character. This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Subscribe Here! Josh asks: “How can I deal with my ADD? I’m afraid it will ruin my career!”
Subscribe Here! In our first episode in our miniseries about how to think about character and characterization, we discuss the drives that every person and animal has in common, why they exist, and how they affect characterization and personality. This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit