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Writing for Yourself or Your Readers?

Presented by: Alafair Burke | Donna Andrews | Leigh Russell | Linwood Barclay | Neely Tucker | Robin Burcell
Categories: Advice | Audience Expectations | Series Writing

Authors discuss the balance between staying true to their creative vision and meeting reader expectations, especially in long running series. The panel explores the challenges of pleasing fans, hiding easter eggs for loyal readers, and handling strong reactions, including hate mail, from audiences.

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