EP340: Abi Silver — Why We Write

Abi Silver is a lawyer and the author of Burton & Lamb courtroom thrillers, including the latest The Midas Game, which dives into the world of online gaming and Youtubers. Abi also wrote an article on why writers write and she tells us why your writing matters. And the two Marks get nostalgic for early computer games.
In this episode you will discover:
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Abi’s three key elements for why we write.
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Tips for writing for games.
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And why it’s important to let authors know when you’ve enjoyed their book.
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Here are some of the links we talked about in the show…
- Here’s Abi’s article: https://www.writing.ie/resources/why-do-writers-write-and-does-it-really-matter-by-abi-silver/
- Abi’s website: http://abisilver.co.uk/
- Our episode with novelist and games writer James Swallow: https://bestsellerexperiment.com/ep278-james-swallow-fuelled-by-rage/
- Jane McGonigal’s Ted Talk on gaming: https://youtu.be/dE1DuBesGYM
- Zack Urlocker’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/ZUrlocker/status/1437188793447055366?s=20
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