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‘How do you deal with fame?’
Dear Daniel, I wondered if you have any tips on dealing with fame as an author?
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'How can I take myself less seriously?'
Dear Daniel, I worry that as an author I take myself too seriously. Do you have any advice on avoiding this?
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'How do you write accents?'
Dear Daniel, do you have any advice on how to write a character with an accent? I’m trying to avoid resorting to writing clunky, stereotypical dialogue!
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‘How can I deal with writer’s block?’
Dear Daniel, As a Serious Literary Author, I’m sure you have no problems in this area, but I wondered if you might have any advice for somebody who is…
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'How can I fit in at a literary event?'
Dear Daniel, I have been invited to my first literary event and am worried about seeming less cultured than the other writers. I can just imagine them…
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‘Should I be worried about AI?’
A reader shares their concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence, and the potential threat to jobs.
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‘I think my wife is having an affair’
Dear Daniel, I really need your advice on what could be a crucial decision. I’ve suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me. It’s…
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'How can I deal with rejection?'
Dear Daniel, do you have any advice for writers on how to deal with rejection?
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'Do you have any dating advice for writers'?
Dear Daniel,
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‘I don’t want to start a podcast or TikTok’
Dear Daniel, My agent says that if I want to be a successful writer, I need to have a podcast and be on TikTok. I don’t know much about either – I don’t…
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‘How do I write sexual chemistry?’
Dear Daniel,
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‘Any tips for creating a writing space?’
Dear Daniel, Do you have any advice on how to set up the perfect writing space? I’m trying to write a novel and want to create an environment in which I…
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