Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island
Observations from Taiwanese novelist Utsudo, shared to give new writers some direction. (Articles are in Chinese.)
✦ Essays available in English ✦
- #100 What Chapter Lengths Say About the Times
- #70 A Novelist’s Survival Strategy
- #43 Advice for New Writers Who Want to Write Something Good
- #36 The Malice of the Universe — What If Your Idea Overlaps With Someone Else’s?
- #34 Where the Pen Name “Utsudo” Came From
The rest of the column is in Chinese.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #192: Growing on Twitter
Many VTubers focus on Twitter over Instagram or Facebook. Utsudo explains why its reach is so high, fun engagement tactics she observed, and the basics of posting.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #191: My First Audio Drama Adaptation
Utsudo’s novel 《廢棄樂園的歐菈公主》 is being adapted into an audio drama. The first production meeting, voice actors’ auditions, and hearing her characters speak for the first time.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #190: The Rich People in Prime-Time Soaps Are Real
At a dinner with people who’d made the news, Utsudo found the wealthy ordinary-looking, easygoing and respectful. Her takeaway: to meet mentors, change how you treat others.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #189: The March Spring Banquet
Utsudo traveled north for her agency’s spring banquet, sharing a table with her light sci-fi project partners. From awkward start to lively talk about film and TV.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #188: Don’t Celebrate Too Soon—Not Every Proposal Pans Out
Proposals don’t always become projects. Utsudo shares offers she’s received, when unpaid work might be worth it, and why asking for payment is nothing to be ashamed of.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #187: The Weight of Responsibility
As her critique events gained attention, invitations poured in—and so did self-doubt. Utsudo reflects on speaking carefully, giving feedback and moving forward anyway.
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