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 writers around, and find out how their worlds come to life.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsScience FictionBooksFiction | |||
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Our guest on the Writing Worlds podcast this week is novelist, short story author, game writer and live action role playing game organiser and player, Stewart Hotston. Stewart’s novel 'The Entropy of Loss' was a finalist for both the BSFA and Subjec... more
Our guest on the Writing Worlds podcast this week is novelist and musician Alexandra Beaumont. Alex’s fantasy is inspired by folklore, mythology, history and the coastline of Cornwall in the far south west of England. Her novels Dissonance of Bird... more
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Today on Writing Worlds we are honoured to be joined by novelist, short story writer and publisher Gareth L Powell. Gareth is a double winner of the BSFA aw... more
Thank you for joining us for this review of season one of Writing Worlds with hosts Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory.
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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 | #127 | United Kingdom/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #117 |  France/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  Australia/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Israel/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #157 |  Poland/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #221 | Israel/Fiction |
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Episodes feature engaging conversations with authors and creatives that explore the intricate art of world building in speculative fiction. The discussions cover a variety of themes, including the influence of sensory experiences in storytelling, climate change narratives, and unique genres such as 'fungal punk' and urban fantasy. Noteworthy guests share their insights on how language, folklore, and personal experiences shape their work, providing listeners with both practical advice and inspiring anecdotes. This podcast stands out for its emphasis on creativity and collaborative storytelling within the world of speculative fiction.
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