Questions 837: New World vs. Old World Storytelling
Art Asks: What is the thrust of stories from old world cultures? Resources Mentioned: The Colors Trilogy by Kyslovski
Art Asks: What is the thrust of stories from old world cultures? Resources Mentioned: The Colors Trilogy by Kyslovski
Kitty asks: “Can you tell us about the evolution of the Kabrakan/Antithesis series?” Resources Mentioned Hitchhiker’s Guide To the Galaxy (radio play on CD) Sting: Ten Summoner’s Tales Predestination podcast U2: Pop And Then She Was Gone by J. Daniel Sawyer Hadrian’s Flight by J. Daniel Sawyer Down From Ten by J. Daniel …
Today Dan asks: “What is your secret to grokking story logic?” Resources Mentioned: The A-Team Magnum, P.I. The Wolf of Venus (notification page) The Magnificent Seven Starblazers Gatchaman Episode 783: Eastern Storytelling The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Earthcore, by Scott Sigler Lucifer Sponsored by Archivos
Roland asks: I’m intimidated writing the first book in a series when I don’t know where it could go later, or if I’m ready for it. What can I do? Subscribe Here!
Dawn asks: What do I do when my characters absolutely won’t do what I tell them? Subscribe Here!
Subscribe Here! Ian asks: “I have a private eye novella that’s trying to turn into an immense crime soap opera. How do I shape the material?” Resources Mentioned Questions 540: Serials In Disguise And Then She Was Gone by J. Daniel Sawyer The Gap Cycle by Stephen R. Donaldson Babylon 5 The …
Subscribe Here! Kristine asks: How can a writer engage with current events while being neither preachy or dated? Resources Mentioned Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling True Blood Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 1984 by George Orwell
Subscribe Here! Robert asks: How do I use poetry within a novel, and do it well? This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit Resources Mentioned The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Subscribe Here! JR asks: “How do I write other cultures authentically?”