Characterization and Wisdom–Kitty Rants
Today, Kitty rants about immortality and wisdom (or the lack thereof) in modern fiction. Dracula Twilight Interview with the Vampire Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Devil’s Advocate Lucifer heinleinsecrets.com
Question 944: Finding Mood Music Playlists
Ian asks: I tried searching YouTube for good tone playlists but so far no luck which strikes me as a bad search by me rather than a genuine lack of results. Could you throw the “How to find good mood-setting playlists” question open for feedback? heinleinsecrets.com
Question 943: The autodidact’s bible and asking “how’s it going?”
Nichole asks: In a previous book you mentioned the Autodidact’s Bible. I was wondering how that was coming? In a similar vein, is it good or bad etiquette to ask an author how their book is going? Resources Mentioned: heinleinsecrets.com Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home A Song of Ice …
Question 942: What ACX Debacle?
Doc asks: I’m getting my second novel ready for publication, which means it’s time to record the first novel’s audiobook so I can release that at about the same time. I was planning on doing this through ACX, but I was listening to the podcast this morning when the phrase …
Question 941: Literary Contests and Feedback
Nichole asks: What are your thoughts on literary contests and using them to get feedback on your work? Do you have any that you would recommend? Tales of a Lombard Alchemist Saint Joan of the Stockyards, a play by Bertold Brecht Glimmer Train Playboy College Fiction Contest heinleinsecrets.com
Question 940: Fan Fiction, Serials, and Originality
Christopher asks: What’s your take on the benefits as well as problems involved in writing fan fiction? What should writers keep in mind when moving from fan fiction to writing all original content with the intent to publish it? Every Day Novelist Success Stories: Mel Todd Tales of the City, …
Feedback: Cultural Appropriation and Courage
Today Herbert has feedback on Question 929: Cultural Appropriation Suave Rob promo heinleinsecrets.com
Question 939: Sequencing Books in a Series
Ephriam asks: I’m almost done with my first novel, and while I’d always intended to write a sequel next, I’m now thinking a prequel featuring one of the secondary characters from this book. Is there a way to write a series out of sequence without disappointing or annoying my readers? …
Feedback: Correction About Imperial China
Today we have feedback (and a correction!) from Joel on Q926 on Historicals and Research regarding Imperial China. heinleinsecrets.com
Feedback: On Chapter Breaks
Roland has feedback on his method for deciding when to end a chapter. Resources Mentioned: heinleinsecrets.com Suave Rob series