Question 499: Collectivism, Individualism, and the Character
Subscribe Here! Robert asks: What are the differences between collectivist and individualist societies, and how do they affect the character? This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 498: Subscribe to Read
Subscribe Here! Simon asks: What are your thoughts on subscription models (akin to Netflix for films or Spotify for music) for book distribution?
Deep Character 9: Personality
Subscribe Here! Today, I continue our series on deep characterization, discussing different aspects of personality. This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 497: Story Length and the Audiobook Market
Subscribe Here! Simon asks: Is there a good audiobook market for short stories?
Feedback: Epistolary Novels and Short Stories
Subscribe Here! Feedback and reading recommendations from listeners Resources Mentioned Wikihistory by Desmond Warzel Miernik Dossier by Charles McCarry Anderson Tapes by Lawrence Sanders, and the movie The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows The Martian, by Andy Weir Letters to Zell by Camille Griep The …
Questions 496: Written Communication in Fiction
Subscribe Here! Simon asks: Is there an established formatting convention for written communications, such as letters, emails, and text messages, in fiction?
Questions 495: Writing In-Character OOC Moments
Subscribe Here! Ian asks: How do you write characters having intense moments without them seeming out of character?
Questions 494: Adder Inners
Subscribe Here! Caine asks: Can you talk a little about the “adder inner” style of writers? This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 493: Timing Releases of Historical and Holiday Fiction
Subscribe Here! Chris asks: If your novel is tied to a historical event, is better to release on the anniversary of the event, or a few months ahead to generate reviews/buzz? This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 492: Clean Copy Mindset
Subscribe Here! Ian asks: Do you have any tips on developing a “clean copy” mindset? Resources Mentioned: Hadrian’s Flight by J. Daniel Sawyer