Writing Worlds: Conversations About World Building
Alternative StoriesJoin award-winning audio drama makers Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen for fortnightly conversations about world building with some of the best science fiction and fantasy writers around, and find out how their worlds come to life.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionBooksScience FictionArts | |||
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Our guest on Writing Worlds today is the award winning fantasy author Stephen Aryan. With two trilogies: the Age of Darkness, and the Age of Dread set in his world of Mordana to his name , alongside his Persian inspired The Nightingale and The Falco... more
On the writing worlds podcast today we are chatting with a speculative fiction author, editor, writing mentor and a dedicated fan of science fiction and fantasy literature. Last year Ren Hutchings released 2 books in an indecently short period of ti... more
Our guest on writing worlds this week is one of the biggest names in science fiction. Peter F. Hamilton is the author of many bestselling novels and series , including the Greg Mandel series, the Night’s Dawn trilogy, the Commonwealth Saga, the Void ... more
This week on Writing Worlds we are chatting about belief systems with novelist and podcaster MJ Kuhn
M.J. Kuhn is a fantasy writer by night and a mild-mannered marketer by day. She is the internationally bestselling author of Among Thieves and Thick... more
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A great conversation based podcast that explains all the things you need to think about while writing a sci fi world.
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I can’t recommend this podcast enough for readers!! And also writers - there are so many gems and good advice and wisdom here!
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Apple Podcasts | #244 |  United States/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #54 |  Netherlands/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  Japan/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #99 |  Finland/Fiction/Science Fiction |
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The show centers on worldbuilding across genres, blending practical craft with lush storytelling. Episodes thread together how settings, culture, language, and sensory detail shape characters and plots—from coastlines and folklore to spaceships, urban myths, and planetary futures. Hosts invite a rotating slate of acclaimed authors, editors, and performers to unpack their worldbuilding processes, publishing journeys, and creative rituals, often mixing deep craft with playful games. Its distinct angles—coastal landscapes as character, language design, and rich, market-ready storytelling insights—make it a strong fit for listeners who want actionable techniques alongside inspirational storytelling.
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