317: Be True to the Character and Tell Your Truth Interview with Syed M. Masood
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Hey there word nerds!
Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Syed M. Masood.
Syed M. Masood grew up in Karachi, Pakistan, and now lives with his wife and children in Sacramento, California, where he is a practicing attorney. He wrote a few couplets in Urdu when he was a teenager, and his family still tells everyone he is an Urdu poet. He is not. More Than Just a Pretty Face is his young adult debut novel.
In this episode Syed and I discuss:
- Why you need to listen to what your characters want as you write
- How honoring universal experiences allows readers to understand your reality
- Ways to keep the romance trope interesting, but also staying within the form
Plus, his #1 tip for writers.
For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/317
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