S17E9 – How Do I Learn to Become a Better Writer?
All worthy work is open to interpretations the author did not intend. Art isn’t your pet – it’s your kid. It grows up and talks back to you. – Joss Whedon
Frequently Asked Questions – 2020
S17E8 – What Do I Need to Know to Start Writing My Book?
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. – Leonardo da Vinci
S17 Bonus – How Do I Get Over Writer’s Block?
It’s not the fear of writing that blocks people, it’s fear of not writing well. Something quite different. – Scott Berkun
S17E7 – Can I Mention Copyrighted or Trademarked Material?
People constantly make pop culture references. That’s why it’s called popular culture, because people are aware of it and reference it constantly. – Seth Rogan
S17E6 – What Software is Good for Writing and Formatting?
The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade. – Benjamin Franklin
S17E5 – What Price Should I Set for My Book?
The cost of a thing is the amount of what I will call life which is required to be exchanged for it, immediately or in the long run. – Henry David Thoreau
S17E4 – How Do I Determine the Genre of a Book?
By reading a lot of novels in a variety of genres, and asking questions, it’s possible to learn how things are done – the mechanics of writing, so to speak – and which genres and authors excel in various areas. – Nicholas Sparks
S17E2 – What Makes a Book Impactful and Unforgettable?
You could be writing the book that changes your life. – Brandon Sanderson
S17E1 – How Descriptive Should I Get With Appearances?
Readers tend to like a character who is at least superficially like themselves. But they quickly lose interest unless this particular character is somehow out of the ordinary. – Orson Scott Card