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Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business — editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.
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Legendary writer Joyce Carol Oates is a master of blending the lines of genre. In her most recent anthology, Night, Neon (Mysterious Press), she employs eerily multidimensional characters, elements of hallucination and memory loss, and a unique blend of literary and genre fiction to develop gripping, unsuspecting horror stories. Oates, a staple in the writing industry, released her first short story, “Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?” in 1966 and has since published over 70 books and received multiple Pulitzer nominations. Both Night, Neon and Breathe, her latest release, are available now for purchase.
From Amazon.com:
Joyce Carol Oates is the author of more than 70 books, including novels, short story collections, poetry volumes, plays, essays, and criticism, including the national bestsellers We Were the Mulvaneys and Blonde. Among her many honors are the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction and the National Book Award. Oates is the Roger S. Berlind Distinguished Professor of the Humanities at Princeton University, and has been a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters since 1978.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How to create multidimensional characters
- The difference between literary fiction and genre fiction
- What makes a ghost
- How physical activity influences creativity
- The benefits of outlining on paper
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Show Credits
Host: J. D. Barker
Host: J. Thorn
Host: Zach Bohannon
Music: Nicorus
Voice Over: Rick Ganley (recorded at Mill Pond Studio)
In This Episode
Joyce Carol Oates
Night, Neon
Breathe
Story Rubric
Nonfic Rubric
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