Marissa is joined by listener Allison Phillips to chat with Marie Lu about her new futuristic duology - SKYHUNTER and STEELSTRIKER - as well as how characters who speak different languages and have different communication styles makes for some unique writing challenges, but ultimately add depth and realism to your world building; what to do with that book of your heart when the market isn't quite ready for it; a great tip for differentiating character voices when writing from two separate first-person POVs; and some of the difficulties of creating during the pandemic, but how we can care for our own mental health by inserting pinpoints of light and optimism into our work. Plus: Marissa's favorite new tip for snacking-while-writing (and avoiding getting your keyboard all messy)!

 

 

 

 

 

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