Questions 392: Authentic Cultures
Subscribe Here! JR asks: “How do I write other cultures authentically?”
Questions 390: Sequels that Don’t Suck
Subscribe Here! Rob asks: “What makes a good sequel? How do I write one that doesn’t suck?”
Questions 389: Abandonment Issues
Subscribe Here! Bobby asks: “How do you know when a work should be abandoned or completely redrafted?”
Questions 388: Getting Your Speed Back
Subscribe Here! JR asks: “How do you speed up your writing after you’ve slowed down?”
Questions 387: Nanowrimo, and the Shape of Stories
Subscribe Here! Kelson asks: “Are you doing Nanowrimo this year, and what new tools/resources can you recommend?” This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit Resources: Kurt Vonnegut’s Shapes of Stories lecture Six Main Arcs in Storytelling
Questions 386: Writing Difficult Scenes
Subscribe Here! Zoe asks: “Any advice for writing a scene you find draining to write?”
Questions 384: Manuscript Formats and Markdown
Subscribe Here! Mike asks: “What factors should I consider when picking a file format for my final manuscript?”
Questions 383: Series Release Timing
Subscribe Here! Harry asks: “Should I wait until I finish writing a series to start releasing the individual volumes?” This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 381: Iterating Ideas Through Genre
Subscribe Here! Chris asks: “How do I know if I’ve picked the right genre for a particular idea?” Resources Mentioned By His Bootstraps All You Zombies Predestination Door Into Summer
Questions 380: Writing English for Non-Native Speakers
Subscribe Here! Celine asks: “Any thoughts on writing in English, for non-native English speakers?” Resources Mentioned King James Bible Complete Works of Shakespeare Dante’s Inferno