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ISBW #395

Lordy, I'm behind on feedback! I catch up here. I'll do a Twitter feedback show in the future.

I would love some ideas as to what you want to see in episode 400 of I Should Be Writing. Send me your thoughts!

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I Should Be Writing #395

In reading a book on luck, I had an epiphany not on luck, but on procrastination. I explore the reason why we may avoid writing, and then I talk to G. S. Denning, author of the Warlock Holmes series. 

ISBW #393

When your supporting characters' response to personally tragic things in their life is "how will this affect this other person?" then you have a problem.

Are you a WorldCon member? Don't forget to vote for the Hugos, AND remember you have the power to go to the business meeting!

ISBW is sponsored by Serial Box! Yes, my publisher for Bookburners, one of my favorite projects I've worked on in the past few years! Get a discount on a whole season of content with the code WRITING18.

ISBW #392

it's time for the yearly discussion on conventions and etiquette and advice. And then we delve into feedback.

ISBW #391

I got some News. I wish I could tell, but I can't even share with you, my lovely supporters. But the news has made my brain and schedule all higgledy piggeldy. So I talk about that.

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Current Writing Project: LIMBY (code name), a standalone SF book. Currently reading: Miranda in Milan (ARC) by Katharine Duckett (follow me on Goodreads if you like, I'm usually reading a bunch of stuff at once.) Last movie seen: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

 

ISBW #390

Should you find a publisher before the book is done? Should you worry about your pen name before you find an agent? What order should things be done in, anyway? 

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ISBW #389

I have one resolution this year, and that's to get bored more often. Also, I talk fears, and NBC's The Good Place. I was supposed to have an interview but I just discovered it's crap and I have to re-record. Sorry about that.

ISBW #388

I pontificate about Patreon, transcribing the podcasts, and Star Wars (no spoilers). If you want to support on Patreon, by the way, you can do so here. Happy Holidays!

ISBW 387: Learning how to strike-out

Why is it OK to suck? Specifically, why does stinky writing matter?

ISBW #386

Almost November! Are you ready? Maybe this will help. http://www.NaNoWriMo.org http://www.grantfaulkner.com/