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Question 961: Genre vs. Lit Fic Oct 28, 2021

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Tim asks: What’s the real difference between commercial genre fiction and less mainstream stories, besides target audiences? Is there anything the genre fiction can take from lit fic, or vice versa?

Resources Mentioned:

Down From Ten
Another Fine Myth by Robert Asprin
Bored of the Rings

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Question 960: Whoovians Represent! Oct 27, 2021

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Nichole asks: Do either of you happen to be Whovian’s? If so, what is your favorite classic Who Dr. and favorite Who reboot Dr. or top three for each?

Resources Mentioned:

Chicken Noodle Gravity
Tales of the Lombard Alchemist
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency
Doctor Who
Jonathan Creek episode: The Wrestler’s Tomb
City of Death
Shada

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Question 959: All About Tropes Oct 26, 2021

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Tim asks: A while ago I read an interview about quest formulas with Michael Moorcock. It occurs to me that he codified many of the tropes he used from mythology into the fantasy genre. What’s your viewpoint on tropes and conventions in commercial fiction?

Resources Mentioned:

TV Tropes entry “Chat with Satan”
Penn and Teller Fool Us

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Question 958: Alternate Approaches to NaNoWriMo Oct 25, 2021

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Nichole asks: So what are some different options if you know you can’t commit to a new novel in November but want to participate with NaNoWriMo in an alternate way?

Archivos

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Question 957: Prepping for NaNoWriMo Oct 22, 2021

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Roland asks: I think it would be helpful to many listeners to hear some of the different ways to prepare for NaNoWriMo. How much do you need to prepare your story before NaNo? How do you find (or make) the time to write 1,666 words per day?

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State of the Podcasters Oct 21, 2021

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Just a quickie update about your friendly neighborhood podcasters.

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A Conversation With Toni Weiskopf Oct 20, 2021

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A Conversation With Toni Weiskopf of Baen Books.

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Question 956: High-Paying markets Oct 19, 2021

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Nichole asks: You mentioned high paying markets in episode 935. What are highest paying markets and how do you find them?

Ralan.com

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Question 955: Short Story Series Exposition Oct 18, 2021

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Nichole asks: When writing a series of short stories, how can I introduce recurring characters and places to my new readers without boring existing readers?

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Question 954: Insensitivity Readers Oct 15, 2021

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Herbert asks: I have considered the idea of insensitivity readers, who will point out where you are holding back out of fear of giving offense. Thoughts?

1984 by George Orwell

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

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