https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/choosing-your-topic/6818/james-breakwell-on-the-inspiration-for-his-book-only-dead-on-the-insideen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/choosing-your-topic/6818/james-breakwell-on-the-inspiration-for-his-book-only-dead-on-the-insideWed, 21 Mar 2018 14:55:54 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:d722c6b3-2625-48cb-bc1a-9bed4e186df2James Breakwellhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/choosing-your-topic/6818/james-breakwell-on-the-inspiration-for-his-book-only-dead-on-the-inside#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Choosing Your Topic by James Breakwell on 3/21/2018 2:55:54 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>Author, comedy writer, and columnist James Breakwell became an internet sensation through his <a href="https://twitter.com/XplodingUnicorn">@XplodingUnicorn</a> Twitter handle when Buzzfeed, a global news source, did a feature article that shared links to his most popular posts. This was his breakout moment, landing him global media coverage, an agent, and a book deal, and he now has over one million followers on Twitter. When approached by agents and publishers about writing a book Breakwell didn&#39;t have a book concept in mind, so he focused on ideas that would align with the style of writing his audience had come to love and appreciate. As a father of four girls, Breakwell discovered early on in his blogging and social media efforts that his brand of humor, stories, and jokes were very relatable, resulting in a loyal following. He wanted the book to be a continuation of his upbeat, but pessimistic (and hilarious) views on parenting, but with a unique angle. Combining his comedy writing, parenting experience, and web comics, Breakwell created his critically acclaimed debut book&nbsp;<em>Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent&#39;s Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse</em>.</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-61/James-Breakwell-on-the-Inspiration-for-His-Book_2C00_-Only-Dead-on-the-Inside.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../James-Breakwell-on-the-Inspiration-for-His-Book_2C00_-Only-Dead-on-the-Inside.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Humor and Entertainment, Nonfiction, video</div>