One of the most pivotal things I gleaned from reading through Negotiating with the Dead was Atwood’s four reasons why we descend into the underworld (i.e., why we write). Last week, I covered the first two: material wealth and to do battle with a monster.
Here, we round out the last two, and hopefully with them, challenge your sense of self as a writer.
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You may think you don’t come anywhere close to doing such a thing in your writing practice. I thought the same thing once upon a time, but after reading Atwood’s lecture, I beg to differ.
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Read MoreI am often asked how writers make the transition from indie publishing to trade publishing, and who better to answer these questions than someone who’s made the leap herself? I asked award-winning, bestselling author Amanda Radley to answer a few questions about her career journey, and she was gracious enough to do so. You may find our conversation and her insightful answers below.
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