Questions 899: Message Fiction
Herbert asks: How would I write about a topic without writing “message fiction”? Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Today, Indiana Jim has feedback on writing dialog. Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Sarah asks: Any thoughts on the Divine Comedy and the modern fixation on Inferno?And is there any great recent literature created by someone of faith dealing with issues of faith? Resources Mentioned: The Divine Comedy Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
JD asks: Do you have any advice for a middle aged White male trying to publish a fantasy novel that *isn’t* Vikings and Tolkien pastiches? Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Robert asks: I’ve managed to write the first draft of a sequel to a novel, but I set up some plot elements I didn’t use, and I’m about 10k over my 60k word budget. Do you have any tips on cutting out aspects of a story that don’t lead anywhere? …
Robert asks: What’s your feeling on self imposed deadlines? Are they useful? Are they useful if you don’t stick to them? Do you like the whooshing sound they make as they go by? Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Following up to Charles’s most recent question about performance pressure and fear, Dan talks about different kinds of pressure, and why some kinds of pressure may be good for a creative person. Suave Rob’s Amazing Ass-Saving Adventures Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Dave Robison joins us again, this time in his role as CEO of Archivos, the story-world management system that sponsors the show. We dive deep on what Archivos is, how it works, and who it’s for. Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Mark asks: If you didn’t have to think about making money from your writing, how would your writing change? Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Mark asks: If we want to do something with our lives that helps the world or others, how can we justify writing stories? Is writing important? Why? Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums