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Why weird conspiracy theory stories are so fun to read
The human mind finds great pleasure in connecting the dots... and nothing gives you more dots than a good conspiracy theory
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The daily practice. Show up and ship.
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Why Rob Halford couldn't sell out a night club without Judas Priest
The hidden secret is in the 'name'
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Are you amazed by excellence (in anything)?
You must be ruthless in selecting the quality and sources of your attention
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Are you protecting yourself from mental contagion?
Who you hang around with can make or break your goals
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Should authors care about reader feedback?
Authors care too much about what unimportant people think
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How the "music meltdown" of the 90s made everyone miserable
Keep your head clean and clear with the inspiring music of 80s
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Why a "ticking clock" is the best productivity tool you'll ever use
How these simple techniques used by all the top writers can help you create more works, faster
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Why fiction authors should be good marketers (but usually aren't)
If you write fiction, you've got the skills to be a top-flight self-promoter. But few authors are willing to do it.
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That time John Carpenter found the devil in quantum physics
The surprising depth in this little-known gem by a legendary film-maker
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Why Blindsight isn't all that great a story
Peter Watt's grimdark nihilism mixes the best of SF speculation with unlikeable people and a depressing message
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The "dark side" of futuristic science fiction stories
What happens when sci-fi storytelling gets taken over by superstitious materialists
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When the "write to market" advice goes south
The market doesn't know what it wants... but your readers know what they love