Building Wings of Fire: How Sutherland Propped Up Her Plot
In this world of dragons, there's no problem that magic can't solve!
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Q&A: What Swear Words Can I Use?
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Episode 404: Disease in Spec Fic
Get boosted against bad storytelling!
Q&A: Is a Historical Masquerade More Believable?
Submitted by Dave L,
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Episode 403: Political Drama
Hot take: Kings aren't great actually
Q&A: What Transhumanist Tech Should I Watch Out For?
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Episode 402: Creating Fictional Holidays
Fictional holidays can stress you out in entirely different ways!
Episode 401: Special Abilities
No boring regular abilities will do for your hero!
Episode 398: Creating Fictional Cultures
Tragically, Westeros isn't a historical place.
Q&A: Should My Hero Fight Animals?
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Episode 395: Omens and Prophecies
Sometimes a crow is just a crow... but it's probably an omen
Building Hyperion: How Simmons Scattered His World
Six backstories and a guy made of knives.
Why You Should Theme Your World
To make an impression, a world must be more than the sum of its parts.
Episode 393: Airships
Zeppelin or Flying Tallship?
Q&A: How Should I Respond to Beta Reader Feedback?
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Q&A: How Can I Give Aliens Strange Values?
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Episode 386: Fantasy Weapons
Which is the waviest?
Episode 385: Food in Spec Fic
Delicious crunchies and munchies.
Q&A: How Can I Include Disability in a World Where People Design Their Bodies?
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