Questions 157: After A Long Break
Subscribe Here! Richard asks: “After a long break, do you pick up the pieces of old projects, or just move on?”
Subscribe Here! Richard asks: “After a long break, do you pick up the pieces of old projects, or just move on?”
Subscribe Here! Today I explain all about McGuffins, how they are, and how I chose my McGuffin for Hadrian’s Flight.
Subscribe Here! Tim asks: What happens if you don’t love your story? What do you do if this happens at different points in the process?
Subscribe Here! Today I talk about the Boot Camp phase of Hadrian’s Flight, which is that part of any YA novel where the character’s identity is broken down and rebuilt to meet the demands of the story. I explain why this is important, how it works, and how I did …
Subscribe Here! Today, we explore what happens when the author of Hadrian’s Flight gets lost along with the character right at the point where the core cast of characters should be coming together. Productivity slows, regrouping ensues, and worldbuilding commences in earnest.
Subscribe Here! Tim asks: “How do I know when my book is of sufficient quality to release?”
Subscribe Here! Joseph says: “How can I get out of my own way?”
Subscribe Here! Tammy says: “How can I set internal limitations to help me beat project paralysis?”
Subscribe Here! Sft Mike asks: “Is it normal to get depressed after finishing a book?”
Subscribe Here! Tristan asks: “What is your advice for setting up your writing space?”