FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Andrew Kelly: How much does an author’s social media presence and interaction with readers encourage you to read their books? Are there any authors whose books you have read only after reading their social media posts? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! This is a legacy chat. Join the chat
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Tam Ames: If you’ve had any close encounters with authors, tell us of one “author behaving beautifully” to you or to fans that you observed. Name and fame here. Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! This is a legacy chat. Join the chat
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Nathan Smith: How (if at all) does the output of an author play into your readership? Like, an author who releases a book every couple of years or so vs authors who release something every other month – does that factor at all into your reading habits, or your expectations? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! This is a legacy chat. Join the chat
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Every now and then, we ask authors to share the address of their Facebook page or group, so our readers (and other authors) can follow them. Please post 1-2 sentences about you and what you write, and then include the link. :) Have fun discovering new authors! Join the chat
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Most authors I know who have been at it for any length of time have a “fixit list” – things they know they do that their editors hate, that they try to fix just before submission (or train themselves not to do in the first place. What are some of yours? Apologies to Erik for stealing his series/character title, but it seemed appropriate. :P Join the chat
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer KL Whitestar: What Facebook writing groups do authors recommend for good advice on writing?” I’m not looking for publishing advice, just advice/discussion on writing technique, lessons, bouncing around ideas etc. I don’t feel QSF goes into that as much as it does Promo, Opinions, and general fun stuff. Not that it’s bad, it’d be hard to cover every topic. I’m just looking for something more specific. Thanks! Join the chat
