Show Notes
Should you chase trends when writing a novel? Is there a way to take advantage of the zeitgeist atop the bestseller list? Is there a formula for striking it rich with your writing? Is it more important to write a book according to what's popular now? Or to write the book that's burning in your heart? Do you have to choose? Can you do both?
Let's discuss, Collaborist!
Also, because of goings on in the publishing world this week, we have a refresher conversation about the precarious nature of micro presses (no matter how well intentioned!), red flags to notice, questions to ask. You've got a few decades, write like it.
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ABOUT THE HOSTS
Jason Buchholz has fostered the development of dozens of manuscripts, both in fiction and nonfiction. He has also worked as a journalist and a travel writer. Jason graduated from UC Berkeley and holds an MFA from the University of San Francisco. He is the author of the novel, A Paper Son (Simon & Schuster).
Ben LeRoy was the founder and publisher of the critically acclaimed publishing companies Bleak House Books and Tyrus Books until the latter was sold to Simon & Schuster. He is currently at work on a novel that is far too long and too complicated for its own good.
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00:00 Introduction
02:39 Updates from Collaborist
05:06 Should You Chase Writing Trends
