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Let's Talk About Trunk Novels — Ep. 79 of Intentionally Blank

Dec 7, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Serial Killer Anthology Idea

  • Brandon proposed a story of unconnected victims of the same serial killer in a short story collection.
  • Dan found it an intriguing idea that could repeatedly make readers emotionally invested before each tragic ending.
INSIGHT

Origin of Trunk Novels

  • "Trunk novel" originates from unpublished manuscripts stored in trunks from the typewriter era.
  • These novels are early works authors set aside and often never revisit or publish.
ADVICE

Beware Publishing Early Trunk Novels

  • Brandon avoids publishing early trunk novels to protect his reputation and quality standards.
  • He advises authors to be cautious about releasing early, less polished works publicly.
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