Writing Excuses Writing Excuses Episode 20: More Q&A from Conduit
Jun 23, 2008
Writer Eric James Stone joins the Writing Excuses crew for a Q&A session discussing plot twists, web's impact on writers, making protagonists compelling, and pricing strategies. They delve into overcoming writer's block, adapting to electronic media, rise of audiobooks, competent protagonists, navigating pro-paying markets, and anthologies for writers.
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Use Appropriate Plot Twists
- Include plot twists suitable to your genre and story style to maintain reader interest.
- Small twists or surprises can be effective; not every twist needs to be a dramatic reveal.
Publishing Shifts to Digital Model
- Traditional publishing focuses on physical production, which diminishes with digital distribution.
- Writers can now hire freelance editors and sell directly, bypassing traditional models.
Adapt to Commuter Reading
- Electronic media is changing reading habits toward shorter, commute-friendly content.
- Writers should structure works in manageable chunks to fit modern consumption patterns.