Subscribe Here! Caine asks: “What are the legal considerations for writing under a penname, or multiple pennames?”

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Subscribe Here! Herb comments: “Block and Heinlein are both great career models–what are the differences you see? Also, you’re wrong about the history of Dungeons and Dragons.” Support this podcast on Patreon and get more writerly goodness! Resources mentioned: Playing at the World by Jon Peterson Appendix N by Jeffro Johnson

Subscribe Here! Ed asks: “What tips do you have for using a Wiki for series management?” Support this podcast on Patreon and get more writerly goodness! Resources mentioned: Gail Carriger’s Wiki Wikipedia MediaWiki WikidPad

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Subscribe Here! Herb asks: “Should I put off writing a series until I have a few novels under my belt?” Support this podcast on Patreon and get more writerly goodness! Resources mentioned: A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth #1) by Piers Anthony The Color of Magic (Discworld #1) by Terry Pratchett The Monkey’s Raincoat by Robert … Continue reading Questions 313: Forgettable First Novels and Series Strategies →

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Subscribe Here! Caine asks: “Magnum PI and The A-Team had different approaches to melodrama. What are the technique differences between them?” Resources Mentioned: Magnum PI The A-Team Dudley Do-Right