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 #105: The Art of Visiting Other Writers
Does commenting on other writers’ work boost your web novel traffic? Early on, yes. But Utsudo explains why quality and long-term reputation matter more than follow-for-follow.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #104: How Do You Name Your Characters?!
Stuck naming your characters? Utsudo uses placeholders first, then finds names from lists and meanings. Tips for Chinese, English and Japanese names.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #103: Hi, We’re Wage Slaves Fighting to Survive
Writing doesn’t pay much: prices rise while rates stay flat. Utsudo shares how creators can survive with side jobs, financial literacy and new skills.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #102: Revising a Manuscript Is Such a Pain
How should you revise a novel? Let it rest first, then edit with fresh eyes. Utsudo explains what each round of revision fixes and why it’s worth the pain.
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Hey! I Heard You’re a Writer on Ghost Island #101: Do Novelists Always Get Good Grades in Chinese Class?
Do novelists always ace Chinese class? Not Utsudo. She explains why composition skills matter more than test scores and how to improve your writing by writing and reading often.
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