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Two Author Portrayal Types
- Hollywood depicts authors as either lonely tortured artists or exciting, fun genre writers, reflecting the genres readers choose. - This split shapes the portrayal of authors as either dramatic loners or adventurous creators.
Romance Conventions Are Wild
- Romance conventions feature large, energetic book launch events where cover models are celebrities. - This depiction in The Lost City is surprisingly accurate to real-life romance author events.
Glitzy Author Lifestyles Are Rare
- Most Hollywood portrayals show authors living glamorous, jet-setting lifestyles with elite social circles. - In reality, only a few top authors live like this; most lead more introverted, private lives.