Author Self-Inserts: Writing Autofiction That Readers Actually Want

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Using examples from Tyra Banks' "Modelland" and Patrick Bet David's "The Agency," this video exposes the traps of Mary Sue characters, revenge fantasies, and the "full Buffalo Bill" descriptions that doom most autofiction attempts. Whether you're considering writing your life story or just curious about what makes certain books feel like thinly-veiled diaries, I'll provide actionable advice for writing self-inserts that readers will actually enjoy.

VIDEO CITATIONS:
Jose: Reviewing Patrick Bet-David's Novel: The Academy: https://youtu.be/vs9rRm4CBY0?si=H9zfL4dSf5ZywWSa
KrimsonRogue: Too Stupid to Hate | A Book Review of Modelland by Tyra Banks: https://youtu.be/g6EBZ69V6VE?si=PqIogUE2IsIVlplk

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