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Author Lynne Matson's avatar

I just listened to a podcast with Jennifer Lynn Barnes and heard about her ID list! I love it! And your mention of authors changing their own loves for fear of cliches, etc. as the author grows in his or her career really struck a chord with me. :) Great post!

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Sam Eau Claire's avatar

Ooooh I’m writing an Id list for my book now!!! And one for the one I’m brainstorming! Such a cool process

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Morgan York's avatar

Oh…I have never heard of or listened to this talk but that is!! My brainstorming process!! I haven’t seen it articulated before!!

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Morgan York's avatar

ALSO IM EXTREMELY OBSESSED WITH FRIEREN

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Rebecca Mix's avatar

IT IS AMAZING I AM SO READY FOR S2

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Asteria's avatar

I loved reading this so much! Definitely going to make my list and think about the things I love to read and write

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hadeer elsbai's avatar

As someone currently writing a book full of characters with weird hair and eye colors (just for kicks!) and worrying about how it might come off as silly, I loved this post! Making an Id list really is a great way to maintain joy while writing.

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