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[Litmaster]

Hi Kc,

I apologize if this has been asked somewhere else already, but I was curious how writing a serial like this and getting immediate feedback from fans has affected your writing. Traditionally, writers created the entire product (novel, screenplay) and sold it to publishers / producers.... and so the writer would get feedback from editors but no so much from fans informing the creation of the piece. If anything, there would be reviews and reaction, but all done after the fact.

Now, with media such as this, you get to hear all this in-depth feedback concerning Army bases, logistical operations, helicopter skids, etc... I'm amazed at how much other fans of WA are able to notice, and how detailed their findings are. So:

1. How much do you pay attention / take seriously the comments made in the Forum regarding aspects of the story?

2. Does this kind of detailed feedback inspire you or intimidate you? Is is refreshing, or a pain in the ass?

3. Do you worry about getting caught with your pants down regarding some factual inconsistency, or do you appreciate having an army of fact-checkers at your disposal?

4. Have you ever changed aspects of what you were planning due to fan feedback? Any past examples?

5. Do you feel that getting immediate fan feedback has made your writing / the story better?



Much appreciated, if you can spare a few moments.