Mo Fanning's Blog, page 5
September 20, 2023
The unstoppable allure of commercial fiction
Some novels win the Booker Prize. Some feature on university reading lists. And then there are books people actually read.
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September 18, 2023
Conspiracy theories: The siren song of simplicity
As a writer of feel-good books, I realise fiction offers a temporary escape from the madness–but we cannot let imagined realities substitute for wrestling with the world as it exists in all its maddening complexity
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September 13, 2023
GHOSTED: New York – in the shadow of towers
New Yorkers reflect on a day that changed their city forever.
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August 18, 2023
Should You Rely on AI for Editorial Feedback on Your Novel?
Is relying on AI for editorial feedback on your novel ethical and practical?
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June 30, 2023
The pains and pleasures of a structural edit
Embrace the pains and pleasures of a structural edit. It's a challenging process, but it's also an opportunity to shape your story into something even better.
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June 23, 2023
Haters gonna hate: defending the value of a romcom
Romantic comedies or romcoms have their own value, and it's time to defend them from snobbish critics. They make people laugh or cry and teach them new things.
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June 7, 2023
A Classic Reborn: ‘The Armchair Bride’ Now Available as an Audiobook
Mo Fanning's bestselling debut 'The Armchair Bride', is finally available as an audiobook, twelve years after first publication.
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May 4, 2023
Crafting the Perfect Beach Read: A Recipe for Sun, Sand, and Stories
One of the most rewarding aspects of writing is creating stories that transport readers to different places, allowing them to lose themselves in a world of vibrant characters.
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April 4, 2023
An Author’s Guide to Supporting Transgender Individuals Through Inclusive Storytelling
As authors, our words can create change, foster empathy, and inspire understanding.
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March 29, 2023
The Beauty of Insignificance
Almost a decade ago, my life fell apart.
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