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After fighting through nearly two weeks of obstacles, Dan and Gail get some words on the board. The post The Nanogang Goes Boom — Day 09: Setbacks and Traction appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Gail gets her feet under her, while Dan gets hit by The post Nanogang Goes Boom, Day 01 — Getting Started appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Dan and Gail discuss their grand writing ambitions for the coming month. The post Nanogang Goes Boom, Day 00 — Pre-game appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Mike asks:Dean Wesley Smith, Harlan Ellison, and other authors have talked about the quotes they’ve used to stay motivated and on task. What are some of yours? Resources mentioned:Dreams with Sharp Teeth The post Question 1051: Useful Aphorisms appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Herb asks: I know you’re a big fan of cycling for revision, but what about retyping. Lawrence Block in his book on writing novels, which is from the 70s, spends some time discussing how retyping to make a clean copy for submission is a great way to add polish. In … The post Question 1050: Re-typing as Editing appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Tim asks:Have you ever developed ancillary materials for one of your stories?  The Man in the Rain The post Question 1049: Expanded Universes appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Nichole asks: What are your Editorial pet peeves? Resources Mentioned: All You Zombies and The Door in to Summer, by HeinleinBack to the Future trilogyThe Time Machine by HG WellsDonnie BrascoStar Trek IVThe Big Sleep Crudrat Open Vistas Anthologies My Luck, by Mel Todd The post Question 1048: Editorial Pet Peeves appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Tim asks:What kind of pressures work best for you creatively? Deadlines? Self-imposed or other consequences? No pressure at all? The post Question 1047: Positive Pressures appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Nichole asks: What are your favorite 80’s TV shows and why? Any that work especially well from an adult’s and writer’s perspective? Quantum LeapThe Greatest American HeroMagnum PIWiseguyDallasThe A TeamBattlestar Galactica (original)Buck RogersThe Real GhostbustersBabylon 5Murder She WroteDuck Tales (original)RevengeScarecrow and Mrs. KingMoonlighting The post Question 1046: Great 80s TV Shows appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Tim asks:I remember you telling Dave Robison on the Roundtable, when discussing one of his story ideas, that he should ‘try to stay interested, rather than obsessed’ and I’m curious if you could elaborate on the difference between the two states of mind. Resources MentionedRoundtable Podcast: First Anniversary Episode The post Question 1045: Interest vs Obsession appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Caine asks:What would the world be like if AI could make and remix film/tv/novels to your tastes and preferences, on demand. The post Question 1044: All-Powerful AI appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Caine asks: I’d be very interested in hearing your thoughts regarding the theory about “ancient aliens” directing and interacting with early humans. Resources:Chariots of the Gods by Erich von DanikenAt the Mountains of Madness by HP LovecraftBattlestar Galactica (original series)Stargate film and seriesThe Book of MormonExodus story of the Rod … The post Question 1043: Ancient Aliens appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Tim asks: I’ve looked back to the first novel I ever wrote – when I was 14 – over the last week. I was surprised to find it had a stronger theme than most of my books. What kind of value do you place on the theme, whether discovered or … The post Question 1042: Strong Themes appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Indiana Jim asks:In Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile, chapter 18, you write about the protagonists making adult moral choices. Can you go a little deeper into specifically how modern YA fiction manifest the “native idealism, flippant _fait accompl_i, and/or deep self-seriousness,” and how to avoid it? Resources MentionedThe Secrets of … The post Question 1041: Adult Moral Choices in YA Stories appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Nichole asks: Could you talk about different things that you do or can’t do if you want to go out to the wilderness and write? 100w Portable Solar KitPortable Power Bank1500w Inverter GeneratorManual Typewriter My Luck, by Mel Todd The post Off-Grid and Overlanding appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Rose asks:I have two stories told out of order. I’ve tried rearranging them sequentially but I hate them that way. Can non-linear storytelling work, and what approaches are most successful? Resources Mentioned Pulp FictionReservoir DogsDouble IndemnityDS9: The EmmissaryVoyagers!Doctor WhoSlidersThe Highlander The Usual SuspectsGenesis and Catastrophe by Roald Dahl (in the … The post Question 1039: Non-Linear Storytelling appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Nichole asks: How have things been going on the homestead since your last update?’ Resources The Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile The post August State of the Podcasters appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Today Charles has feedback on the replies to his question, Question 1028: Writing with a Full-Time Life Resources Huberman Lab: The Science of Making and Breaking Habits The post Feedback: Charles Replies/Mental Friction appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Ed has feedback on the episode on showing formality. Question 1035: How Formality Works The post Feedback: The Drawbacks of Formality appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Today Herb has feedback on Hero and Heroine’s Journeys, and Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile. The Secrets of the Heinlein JuvenileThe Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph CampbellThe Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler The post Feedback on Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.