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 #179: Does 18+ Content Expand Your Market or Limit It?
18+ stories often get far more clicks online and sell well at conventions, but general-audience works reach wider. Utsudo shares strategies for balancing both.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #178: These Kinds of Novels Are Easier to Adapt for Screen
What makes a novel easier to adapt for screen? Cost. Utsudo shares five factors she learned from her agency—and why contemporary romance and BL are in demand.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #177: If You’re Good at Socializing, You’ll Have an Edge in This Society
Running self-media taught Utsudo that creators who love connecting often succeed faster. An introvert’s reflections on networking, lost connections and taking small steps.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #176: Original Works vs Fan Works—Differences and Advantages
Fan works come with an existing fan base; original works are harder to sell unless you’re already known. Utsudo explains the trade-offs and how to use fan works to build your originals.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #175: The Café with Rules
At a Miaoli café known for its quirky owner and strict rules, Utsudo saw a heated argument—and a lesson for writers about having a distinctive style and not compromising.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #174: What Matters Most Is Human Connection
Adult life is full of polite masks and surface-level relationships. Utsudo reflects on why genuine friendships become more precious once you enter the working world.
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