The Problem with Perfect Characters: Mary Sues, Gary Stus, and Other Abominations
We want our heroes to be better than us. That’s why we read “escapist” fiction like adventure stories, superhero comics, and epic fantasies. We love to see larger-than-life characters having incredible adventures and performing superhuman feats of heroism. They always...
Use This 9-Word Email Hack to Get More Leads and Sales
You’ve got email subscribers. You’ve done all that work. Now you can’t get anyone to buy anything. People spend too much time trying to get people to sign up to their newsletter when they already have a bunch of email subscribers who already...
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9 Best Social Media Management Tools for Writers, Bloggers, and Businesses
The invention of social media has completely and permanently changed the relationship between writers and fans. In the past, chances for readers to interact with their favorite authors were few and far between, limited to book signings, fan correspondence, and, of...