Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast

Pride Special: The Joys of Writing Queer Love Stories

Jun 10, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Harper Bliss' Writing Productivity

  • Harper Bliss wrote 37 books over about 11 years since starting in 2011.
  • She describes herself as productive, especially during first drafts but acknowledges others write even more.
INSIGHT

Writing by Discovery Speeds Productivity

  • Harper Bliss does not plot her stories extensively but writes by discovery or 'pantsing.'
  • She reads her own story as she writes to guide what happens next, which helps her write quickly.
ADVICE

Use a Series Bible for Continuity

  • To manage large book series, Harper Bliss hired someone to create a detailed character and plot Bible.
  • This helps her keep track of all story elements and maintain continuity across books.
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