S1E6. Writing in English as a Second Language with @venom0usbarbie (Or, Feeling the "Académie Française" Looking over my Shoulder‪)‬ The Fanfic Writers' Craft

In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) sits down with a guest, Barbie (@venom0usbarbie), to discuss her experience going from writing original fiction to fanfiction, as well as a topic that is of great interest to both of them: writing in a second language.Barbie is French and writes both in her native language, and in English. In this episode, she and Jo explore the reasons why they, just like so many other writers online, write in English as a second language, dive into the advantages and disadvantages of having two cultures to draw from, and give some tips and tricks about how to perfect your English prose.Your recommendations for this week are:the Benjamin Franklin method - recommended by Barbie to improve your writing skills and understand who great texts are craftedA Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders - also recommended by Barbie, breaking down the skills and the prose of four Russian writers in a very compelling and emotional mannerBorgen - recommended by Jo as a television series with strong female leadsYou can find Jo and Lani online at:Lani (@copper-dust): tumblr ; AO3Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ; AO3Barbie (@venom0usbarbie): tumblr ; AO3