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Which Writers Could Most Benefit from a Signal Adaptation?

2025/2/19
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The podcast hosts discuss the impact of adaptations on authors' careers, noting that while some authors like Andy Weir have significantly benefited from adaptations, the outcome isn't always guaranteed. They aim to identify authors whose careers could be boosted by a successful adaptation, focusing on those with existing book-nerd credibility but lacking wider mainstream recognition.
  • Adaptations can significantly impact an author's career, but the outcome is not always positive.
  • The hosts aim to identify authors who could benefit from a successful adaptation, focusing on those with some level of book-nerd credibility but lacking wider mainstream recognition.
  • A good adaptation can bring excitement to existing fans and attract new readers.

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Jeff and Rebecca talk about authors they think would most benefit from (or they would just personally like to see have) a signal adaptation.

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