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Should you let your political views show in your writing?

Be very careful about being openly political in your writings. It is very risky, with a low chance of payoff.

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How do you accurately portray programming and tech in your stories?

Jun 21 — 13 mins read

I am a software developer by trade, and one of the more frustrating aspects of stories, whether on TV, the cinema, or in books, is the portrayal of technology and programming. In this long post, I will make my best attempt to help writers to rectify this.

Can you change a book after you have published it?

Aug 06 — 3 mins read

The answer to this question depends on whether you want to self-publish your book, or publish it through traditional channels. In one instance, you are free to publish your work as you see fit. But in the other, things are less flexible.

Should you write fiction or nonfiction?

Jan 18 — 3 mins read

The choice of writing fiction or nonfiction crosses the mind of everyone who picks up a pen. Should we write an enticing tale that pulls the reader onto an exciting journey, or share our greatest lessons in a more literal fashion?

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