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24 - The Pervasive Joy of Writing, with RJ Barker
FromPublishing Rodeo: The Good, The Bad, and the Bloody Ugly
24 - The Pervasive Joy of Writing, with RJ Barker
FromPublishing Rodeo: The Good, The Bad, and the Bloody Ugly
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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Aug 20, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Because it's NOT bad, not all the time ;-) After Dr. Kerry's brilliant but hard-hitting previous episode, we wanted to return after summer with something gentler, funnier, and possibly even wholesome. This week, please join us as we talk to award-winning fantasy author RJ Barker. Despite dropping out of high school, suffering a chronic illness, losing one agent, and dying on sub , RJ has found his feet on the shaky ship of trad publishing. These days, he has 9 published books under his belt and many more on the way. We talk about about the clash of art versus business, the ever-present spectre of self-doubt, and how to keep your sanity and perspective in an industry that very easily strips both away. And above all, the 'pervasive and remaining joy' that is writing--the real reason we all got into this business.
Released:
Aug 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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