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Videoblog: How to pick the idea for your first novel
I answer twitter user @Gsemones question about how to go about picking a novel idea for your first book. Sorry about the wind noise, I was trying to avoid some construction, which lead me down a windy street:
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1. Guerry Semones on Sep 2nd, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Thanks for the insights! It’s good advice that rings true. I know I’m not the only one spinning on the same decision. I’ll follow-up and get to work.
BTW, the walking video blog is a cool idea. As I indicated, I’ll blog about this, and try to direct some folks your way.
2. Suzan H. on Sep 2nd, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Very smart advice.
You’re making me homesick though.
3. Derek on Sep 6th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Thanks for putting these videos up, informal but informational!