In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss world building- how to do it, what not to do, and examples of when it’s done right. Also, typos, covers, and more! This episode’s topic suggested by Elyse Martin on twitter.
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Discussed in this episode:
Sanderson’s First Law by Brandon Sanderson
How Lord of the Rings Should Have Ended
Charlie Jane Anders’ World Building Thread
C.M Waggoner - Unnatural Magic
Emily Duncan - Wicked Saints
Zen Cho - Sorcerer to the Crown
W.L. Goodwater - Breach
Ngozi Ukazu - Check Please!
Dylan Meconis - Queen of the Sea
N.K. Jemisin - The Fifth Season
Robert Jackson Bennett - City of Stairs
A Fan Rewrote Season 8 of Game of Thrones - Goes Viral on Reddit!
Lois McMaster Bujold - The Vorkosigan Saga
Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games
Tim Powers - The Anubis Gates
Kate Racculia - Bellwether Rhapsody
Ellen Raskin- The Westing Game
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