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NanoGang Day 9: Making History
On the ninth day of our challenge, a writer has a breakthrough and our gang talks about history in our lifetimes. Resources Mentioned: 117BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed, Eric H …
NaNoGang Day Three: Big World Continuity
Subscribe Here! On the third day of our challenge, our participants continue to deal with illness and breakthroughs. We discuss managing continuity in big universes. Today’s Word Counts: Dan 2058 …
Questions 651: He Said, Historically
Roland asks: “Can you elaborate on changes in conversational style and dialog tags then (1960s and earlier) vs. now? Are these changes linear or cyclical?” Resources Mentioned At the Mountains …
Feedback: The British Invasions
Subscribe Here! Robert has feedback and a correction for Episode 602
Questions 581: Soul Eaters
Subscribe Here! Today we introduce a series of questions from high school student Jason doing on a project on expertise, who asks: “I’m writing a story in which one can …
Questions 570: Medical Apocalypse
Subscribe Here! Jeanne asks: “What about a medical apocalypse? Either as the cause or effect of the collapse of civilization?” Resources Mentioned 1491 by Charles C. Mann Earth Abides by George Stewart …
Questions 509: Slavery and Characterization
Subscribe Here! Robert asks: As a follow up to ep 499 – How would being a slave shape a character’s personality? Resources mentioned Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass …
Questions 506: Inaccuracy and Tropes
Subscribe Here! Simons asks: Are there any incorrect or inaccurate tropes that you just can’t stand?