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Nichole: Any thoughts on good versus bad use of adverbs in writing? The post Question 1002: Adverbs! appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Today we have feedback from Kell, Nichole, Rose, and Roland on a variety of topics. Resources MentionedBird by Bird by Anne LammottYoga For WritersArticle on Formatting ebooksQuestion 978: Ergonomics and Exercises The post Feedback: Bird by Bird, Writers Yoga, and Text Message Formatting appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Herb has feedback on the topic of Swords & Sorcery and Sexism, with a few recommendations for examples of the genre with interesting female characters. Resources Mentioned: Gate of Ivrel by CJ CherryhThe Birthgrave series by Tanyth LeeSavage RealmsAgainst the Horde by David GemelEdgar Rice Burroughs’s Barsoom series and Venus … The post Feedback: Swords Sorcery and Sexism appeared first on The Eve...

Roland has feedback on the episode on Franchise Decay, with thoughts on the Battlestar Galactica reboot. Resources Mentioned Battlestar Galactica (2003)Stargate SG-1And Then She Was Gone Archivos The post Feedback: More on Franchise Decay appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Today Christopher has feedback on Episode 952 and ponders short cuts to identifying the genre of your story. Resources Mentioned The Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettThe Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett Lie Down With Lions by Ken FollettThe Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster BujoldDune by Frank … The post Feedback: Short Cuts to Identifying Your Genre appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Nichole says: I need to learn more about the implications of a shrinking economic world. Still working on my story but as I have not read up on this, I worry the story may go in implausible directions. Do you have any recommendations for writers on this topic? Resources Mentioned:The … The post Question 1001: The Post-Growth World Anthology appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Rob asks: When using different author names for different genres to avoid confusing the recommendation algorithms, what are potential knock-on affects or implications to consider? The post Question 999: Different Names for Different Genres appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Robert Asks: How do the differences between an Everyman protagonist and an expert affect the start of novels? Jurassic Park by Michael CrichtonPatriot Games by Tom ClancyTakenDeath WishSilence of the Lambs by Thomas HarrisRed Dragon by Thomas HarrisThe Short Happy Life of the Brown Oxford and Other Short Stories Philip … The post Question 998: Everyman vs. Expert appeared first on The Every Day No...

Robert asks: Most sci-fi brush over the issue of different day lengths on different planets. What might change with the structure of days if we became an interstellar species? Babylon 5: Day of the DeadBabylon 5 : By Any Means Necessary Swords In Space! The post Question 997: Day Lengths on Other Planets appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

New anthology now accepting submissions. Give me swashbucklers, knife fighters, booby-trappers, batons-wielders, pirates, Mafiosos, Robin Hoods, cops, priests, robbers, fugitives, and assassins. Give me Swords In Space! Submit your story using the form on this page, or email editor @ everydaynovelist.com The post Call for Submissions: Swords in Space! appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Nichole asks: Do you have advice for writing a character with dyslexia? Related EpisodesQuestions 228: Spelling and Grammar for the Dyslexic WriterQuestions 903: Dyslexia and Writing The post Question 996: Writing Dyslexic Characters appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Rose asks: People are telling me to “stay in my lane.” How do I deal with this? Stargate SG-1Pulp FictionThe Hateful 8 The post Question 995: Crossing Lines vs. Staying In Your Lane – fixed appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Nichole asks: What do you think of subscription writing groups? Any advice on them or how to find a good one? The post Question 994: Subscription Writing Groups appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Simon has feedback on DC, Marvel, and franchises losing their shine as time go on. Resources Mentioned: Batman vs. SupermanRogue OneThe Oldest Honorable Profession (blog post at jdsawyer.net)Isaac Arthur’s Youtube channel The post Feedback: Franchise Decay appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Today we have feedback from several listeners, plus a question from Nichole on the transition from Word CountGail: 52742Dan: 21176 Pub/Bus BoardKitty: 410pgs edited, 1.5 marketing task, compliance 0.5 Resources Mentioned  http://jdanielsawyer.substack.comStar Trek TNGThe Heroine’s JourneyBusiness 101 everydaynovelist dot com slash edn dash forums The post Nanogang Bangs On Post Game — The Secrets...

Nichole asks: My latest short story turned into a novella… is there a market for that? Word CountGail: 50114Dan: 22793 Pub/Bus BoardKitty: 410pgs edited, 1.5 marketing task, compliance 0.5 The post Nanogang Bangs On Day 28– Editors and Escaping Short Stories appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Nichole asks: What has been the most difficult story/book/series you’ve written, and what was the easiest? Word CountGail: 45633Dan: 21176 Pub/Bus BoardKitty: 410pgs edited, 1.5 marketing task, compliance 0.5 Resources Mentioned BlamelessSoullessChicken Noodle GravityTales of the Lombard AlchemistThe Coffee ServiceDown From TenAnd Then She Was Gone everydaynovelist dot com slash … The post Nanogan...

Today Nichole asks: Do you save the bits you cut out, and do you ever reuse them elsewhere? Word CountGail: 33562Dan: 10975 Pub/Bus BoardKitty: 410pgs edited, 1.5 marketing task, compliance 0.5 everydaynovelist dot com slash edn dash forums The post Nanogang Bangs On Day 21 — Deleted Scenes appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Nichole asks:How to organize an author website when you have several author pen names? Pub/Bus BoardKitty: 383 pgs edited, 1.5 marketing task, compliance 0.5 Word CountGail: 27669Dan: 13560 everydaynovelist dot com slash edn dash forums The post Nanogang Bangs On Day 19 — Managing Pen Names appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Today Catherine asks: What do you look for in a writing retreat? How structured? How organized? How many other participants? Pub/Bus BoardKitty: 383 pgs edited, 1.5 marketing task, compliance 0.5 Word CountGail: 20183Dan: 13560 everydaynovelist dot com slash edn dash forums The post Nanogang Bangs On Day 17 — Writing Retreats appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Today Nichole asks about our writing software and formats. Pub/Bus BoardKitty: 281pgs edited, 1.5 marketing task, compliance 0.5 Word CountGail: 20120Dan: 10051 everydaynovelist dot com slash edn dash forums The post Nanogang Bangs On Day 14 — Why Writing Programs Suck appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Word CountGail: 19110Dan: 9708 Pub/Bus BoardKitty: 250pgs edited, 1.5 marketing task, compliance 0.5 The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul by Douglas AdamsRobert’s Rules of WritingThe Heroine’s Journey — book and Writing Story BundleBuried Alive in the BluesAntithesis podcastDown From TenCrudratSoullessChangelessBlamelessKevin J. Anderson interview on Every Day NovelistDeep Characterization … The pos...

Today Simon has feedback on the sports episode. Word CountGail: 14733Dan: 8547 Pub/Bus BoardKitty: 220pgs edited, 1.5 marketing task, compliance 0.5 Resources Mentioned:FireflyCool Runnings The post Nanogang Bangs On — Day 10 — Feedback on Sports from Simon appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Today Nichole asks Kitty about daily schedules and day jobs, asks Gail about the difference between writing steampunk and sci-fi, and Dan whether he’s a concept writer or character writer? Word CountGail: 12776Dan: 6952 Pub/Bus BoardKitty: 170pgs edited, 1.5 marketing task, compliance 0.5 Resources Mentioned: The Open Source WomanThe Coffee … The post Nanogang Bangs On Day 7 — Challenges, Scheduli...

Quick update on where the heck we’ve been and when’s the next episode anyway… The post Quick Update… appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .