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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
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How do you get inspired to write?
Matt Maxwell Inspiration isn't the hard part. Sorry. Ideas aren't, either. The work is the hardest thing (that and the dangers of out-thinking yourself.)
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What are you currently working on?
Matt Maxwell A proposed comic series called SMOKETOWN. Revisions on RAGNAROK SUMMER. Trying to decide if BLUE HIGHWAY/BLACK TRACE is worth subjecting to self-publishing.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Matt Maxwell Start small. Do something self-contained. Finish whatever it is. Develop a thick skin. Remember that real critique is rare and valuable. Rinse. Repeat.
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Matt Maxwell Working in pajamas. Of course the downside is you're working in pajamas at midnight when you should be sleeping.
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Matt Maxwell Writer's block isn't the problem. Overcoming audience indifference, however...
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