FanFiAddict | Connecting World & Character with Robert Jackson Bennett | Mini-Masterclass | SFF Addicts Ep. 91 @FanFiAddict | Uploaded February 2024 | Updated October 2024, 17 hours ago.
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Connecting World & Character with bestselling author Robert Jackson Bennett. During the episode, Robert connects the dots between character and worldbuilding, including the intersections of world, character and theme, different ways to start your stories, worlds as distinct characters, how world dynamics can inform character behavior, character perspectives and description, mood, dialogue, Die Hard and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Robert. Click here to check out part one: youtu.be/SgTFinX0CfU?si=gMGHUsIHOm5lO_5k
OUR SPONSOR:
Novelo is a collaborative storytelling platform for writers where they can self-publish stories with ease, all while maintaining full creative control over their work. Publish and monetize your stories, collaborate with other authors, and interact with readers.
Visit novelo.com/ today to sign up for FREE.
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more): patreon.com/sffaddictspod
- Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more): sffaddicts.creator-spring.com
- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Intro & Sponsor
5:13 - World, character and theme
13:41 - Starting a story with theme (+ Die Hard)
18:50 - Worlds as distinct characters
27:57 - Perspective and description
33:50 - World dynamics informing character behavior
42:12 - Character and world through dialogue
49:09 - Final advice & Outro
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Robert Jackson Bennett is the bestselling, award-winning author of the Divine Cities Trilogy, The Founders Trilogy, American Elsewhere, Mr. Shivers and more. His latest novel is The Tainted Cup (available to purchase below):
penguinrandomhouse.com/books/648051/the-tainted-cup-by-robert-jackson-bennett
For more on Robert and his work, check him out on:
Twitter: twitter.com/robertjbennett
Amazon: amazon.com/Robert-Jackson-Bennett/e/B00CXLKR2K/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
robertjacksonbennett.com
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is an author, podcaster and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing on March 19, 2024.
Find Adrian on:
Twitter: twitter.com/adrianmgibson
Instagram: instagram.com/adrianmgibson
adrianmgibson.com
M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and its sequel Thick as Thieves, both of which you can buy here:
simonandschuster.com/books/Among-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781982142148
simonandschuster.com/books/Thick-as-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781668013632
Find M.J. on:
Twitter: twitter.com/mjkuhnbooks
Instagram: instagram.com/mjkuhnbooks
TikTok: tiktok.com/@mjkuhnbooks
mjkuhn.com
PODCAST INFO:
Episode archive: fanfiaddict.com/sff-addicts-episode-archive
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/sff-addicts/id1581208730?l=en
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Full episodes playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=RWPuq5RZPz8&list=PLSRMtzayhbWxPFjIxNqcE3MYzCQZsK1F3
Clips playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=iCAVI7IwK6s&list=PLSRMtzayhbWwrU2miGiWxZPqSTo0jh9Uq
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic
Novelo Ad: "Crescendo" by Astronoz: soundcloud.com/stronoz/crescendo
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Connecting World & Character with bestselling author Robert Jackson Bennett. During the episode, Robert connects the dots between character and worldbuilding, including the intersections of world, character and theme, different ways to start your stories, worlds as distinct characters, how world dynamics can inform character behavior, character perspectives and description, mood, dialogue, Die Hard and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Robert. Click here to check out part one: youtu.be/SgTFinX0CfU?si=gMGHUsIHOm5lO_5k
OUR SPONSOR:
Novelo is a collaborative storytelling platform for writers where they can self-publish stories with ease, all while maintaining full creative control over their work. Publish and monetize your stories, collaborate with other authors, and interact with readers.
Visit novelo.com/ today to sign up for FREE.
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more): patreon.com/sffaddictspod
- Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more): sffaddicts.creator-spring.com
- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Intro & Sponsor
5:13 - World, character and theme
13:41 - Starting a story with theme (+ Die Hard)
18:50 - Worlds as distinct characters
27:57 - Perspective and description
33:50 - World dynamics informing character behavior
42:12 - Character and world through dialogue
49:09 - Final advice & Outro
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Robert Jackson Bennett is the bestselling, award-winning author of the Divine Cities Trilogy, The Founders Trilogy, American Elsewhere, Mr. Shivers and more. His latest novel is The Tainted Cup (available to purchase below):
penguinrandomhouse.com/books/648051/the-tainted-cup-by-robert-jackson-bennett
For more on Robert and his work, check him out on:
Twitter: twitter.com/robertjbennett
Amazon: amazon.com/Robert-Jackson-Bennett/e/B00CXLKR2K/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
robertjacksonbennett.com
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is an author, podcaster and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing on March 19, 2024.
Find Adrian on:
Twitter: twitter.com/adrianmgibson
Instagram: instagram.com/adrianmgibson
adrianmgibson.com
M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and its sequel Thick as Thieves, both of which you can buy here:
simonandschuster.com/books/Among-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781982142148
simonandschuster.com/books/Thick-as-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781668013632
Find M.J. on:
Twitter: twitter.com/mjkuhnbooks
Instagram: instagram.com/mjkuhnbooks
TikTok: tiktok.com/@mjkuhnbooks
mjkuhn.com
PODCAST INFO:
Episode archive: fanfiaddict.com/sff-addicts-episode-archive
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/sff-addicts/id1581208730?l=en
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3Jwxo7Pbu2cVqVY2XhGtxN?si=066227360a3f4291
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sff-addicts/
Other available platforms: https://linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/64438a3c/podcast/rss
Full episodes playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=RWPuq5RZPz8&list=PLSRMtzayhbWxPFjIxNqcE3MYzCQZsK1F3
Clips playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=iCAVI7IwK6s&list=PLSRMtzayhbWwrU2miGiWxZPqSTo0jh9Uq
FIND US ONLINE:
FanFiAddict Blog: fanfiaddict.com
Twitter: twitter.com/SFFAddictsPod
Instagram: instagram.com/sffaddictspod
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/fanfiaddict
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic
Novelo Ad: "Crescendo" by Astronoz: soundcloud.com/stronoz/crescendo
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave
#writing #fantasy #interview #storytelling #history #scifi #booktube #writingadvice #sciencefiction #podcast #publishing #bookpublishing #reading #read #podcasting #podcasts #writingcommunity #writers #author #authortube #books
