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Fabio M. Barreto

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in São Paulo, Brazil

Website

http://www.fabiombarreto.com

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Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy

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Neil Gaiman,Isaac Asimov,Mary Robinette Kowal,John Scalzi,Patrick Roth ...more

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August 2013

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I used to have a really long biography, then it stopped making sense. Bios are about the past and writing is a present thing.

Want to know me? Read my books and translations.

Want to reach out? Send a message here or use the contact form on my website. Twitter works best.

Want to be my agent? Dinner is on me!

That's it. Enjoy and, if you read my books, please rate and review. I reply to the ones (good or bad) that resonate with me.

If you insist on a traditional bio. Here it is:

Fábio M. Barreto was born in São Paulo, Brazil. After a prolific career as entertainment reporter and editor, he moved to Los Angeles as a correspondent, working for major Brazilian outlets.

After attending film school in 2011, he switched his focus to narrative storytel ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Fabio M. Barreto I normally don't suffer from writer's block, because I'm all too aware it means narrative problems or me trying to push on with a scene that doesn't b…moreI normally don't suffer from writer's block, because I'm all too aware it means narrative problems or me trying to push on with a scene that doesn't belong. So, when I hit the block, I either drop the scene or come back a few pages to see if I really need, or if I can do without, that content.

When I get stuck, it tends to happen because I'm not sure about the idea (this happens a lot before I actually start writing) or I'm still missing a key piece of the narrative. I like going in with the opening and closing scenes, it defines my boundaries. It helps. But, as previous experiences had clearly showed, it can be proven difficult and time consuming even before the first word is down. However, that's not writer's block for me... it's careful development, since it's what I've always done with my feature screenplays. Not overthinking, just finding the key pieces, or beats, before you nose dive into the story. :D(less)

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Fabio M. Barreto Being able to discover, face and, hopefully, overcome limitations and fears. One does not truly write until meeting fears so deep and hidden that coul…moreBeing able to discover, face and, hopefully, overcome limitations and fears. One does not truly write until meeting fears so deep and hidden that could never be unearthed otherwise.(less)

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Average rating: 3.65 · 528 ratings · 70 reviews · 12 distinct works • Similar authors

	O Capote by Nikolai Gogol, Fabio M. Barreto (Goodreads Author) (Translator) 4.14 avg rating — 51,582 ratings — published 1842 — 65 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Caçador em Fuga by George R.R. Martin, Fabio M. Barreto (Goodreads Author) (Translator ) 3.70 avg rating — 3,750 ratings — published 2007 — 43 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Warriors: Os Selvagens da Noite by Sol Yurick, Fabio M. Barreto (Goodreads Author) (Translator) 3.38 avg rating — 2,639 ratings — published 1965 — 38 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	O Grande Fora da Lei: A Origem do GTA by David Kushner, Fabio M. Barreto (Goodreads Author) (Translator) 3.60 avg rating — 2,042 ratings — published 2012 — 27 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Filhos do Fim do Mundo 3.39 avg rating — 176 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Velha Casa na Colina 3.56 avg rating — 70 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	O Céu de Lilly by Fabio M. Barreto (Goodreads Author), Marcelo Lemes (Preface) 4.03 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Snowglobe by Fabio M. Barreto (Goodreads Author), Sol Coelho (Editor) 4.07 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Invasora 3.76 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Última Balada de Bernardo 4.33 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Fabio M. Barreto's Blog: Under the Sky

About Ballads and Friends

This is my first post here, and I'll do it in English, just to stretch my fingers and, who knows, maybe find some new readers around the world. Not that the Brazilians aren't enough, far from that, but the more, the merrier! :D

Here it goes:

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The thrill of a new release is not easily translatable into words. Strange as it may seem, coming from a writer, it has merit and gives one pause to wonder. Read more of this blog post »

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