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- 1Writers share stories of the people behind their books●# WritersCoffeeClub 8/10: Tell us about someone who supports you on the sidelines. It’s my partner, although ‘on the sid
Writers are answering a daily prompt asking them to name someone who supports them from the sidelines. Author Jon Sparks says it is his partner, adding that her contribution to his last non-fiction book was so significant he would have liked her name on the cover. Other participants are posting their own tributes to partners, friends and family who quietly make their writing possible.
- 2Writers discuss hidden details inattentive readers miss●# WritersCoffeeClub 6/10: What might an inattentive reader miss in your work? Well, I suppose a truly inattentive reader
Writers are taking part in a recurring discussion prompt asking what details an inattentive reader might miss in their work. One author responded that a truly inattentive reader could miss nearly anything, noting that many people overlook the small acts of homage to Ursula K Le Guin woven into their writing. Participants are sharing the subtle references, jokes and craft choices buried in their books.
- 3Writer Calls for Spoiler Warnings in Book Reviews●# WritersCoffeeClub 3 Oct Spoilers I write the Crooked Medium series of murder mysteries and I think readers are entitle
Author Stephen, who writes the Crooked Medium series of murder mysteries, argues readers are entitled to read reviews without having plots revealed. He is asking fellow reviewers to add content warnings or hide full reviews that contain spoilers. The remarks come as part of a daily discussion prompt among writers about how to handle spoilers when reviewing books.