FanFiAddict | Writing from the End with Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle | Mini-Masterclass | SFF Addicts Ep. 116 @FanFiAddict | Uploaded August 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing from the End with co-authors Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle. During the episode, Julia and Ken work back from the end, exploring endings that they love, how to plan your ending while leaving room for spontaneity, writing endings for sequels and series, managing subplots and side characters, effective foreshadowing, pacing and middles, character choices, emotional payoffs, ending anxiety and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Julia and Ken. Click here to check out part one: youtu.be/5QxbdKaJO2Q?si=B6CetONDK7sYXW1g
OUR SPONSOR:
War of the Hounds is a gripping tale set in the world of The Dryad’s Crown. It's the story of Bren Caius—a living legend and the most celebrated warrior of her age—as she faces her greatest triumph and her most heartbreaking failure.
Visit thatdavidhopkins.com/ and sign up for the epic fantasy newsletter to receive a FREE download of the War of the Hounds eBook.
SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:
Thank you David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Daniel Ryan, Zach Parker, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.
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 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
4:49 - Endings that we love
12:53 - Planning vs. spontaneity
16:09 - Managing subplots and side characters
23:44 - Foreshadowing
27:33 - Pacing and middles
33:48 - Character choices
41:10 - Writing endings for sequels and series
45:28 - Emotional payoffs
52:22 - Ending anxiety
56:35 - Outro
ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle are the co-authors of Ebony Gate, the Seattle Slayers series, the Cold War series and more. Their newest release is Blood Jade, which you can purchase here: us.macmillan.com/series/thephoenixhoard
Find Julia on:
Instagram: instagram.com/juliaveewrites
Amazon: amazon.com/stores/Julia-Vee/author/B0746751QS
juliavee.com
Find Ken on:
Instagram: instagram.com/kenbebelle
Amazon: amazon.com/stores/Ken-Bebelle/author/B07475BHVQ
kenbebelle.com
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now in eBook, paperback and hardcover. Buy it here: amzn.to/3Ptg2SH
Find Adrian on:
Twitter: twitter.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
mjkuhn.com
FIND US ONLINE:
Twitter: twitter.com/SFFAddictsPod
Instagram: instagram.com/sffaddictspod
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave
AD ATTRIBUTION:
- Music: "Beyond Horizon" by CharlVera
- Ivan Zastavetskyi: istockphoto.com/es/v%C3%ADdeo/mujer-caballero-sosteniendo-atentamente-una-espada-en-sus-manos-sentada-en-armadura-gm1299975818-392439666
- Onfokus: istockphoto.com/en/video/aerial-view-of-boreal-nature-forest-in-summer-gm843941470-138525299
- gorodenkoff: istockphoto.com/es/v%C3%ADdeo/caballero-medieval-caminando-en-el-campo-de-batalla-en-medio-de-enemigos-muertos-gm1329941832-413445929
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- Ivan Zastavetskyi: istockphoto.com/es/v%C3%ADdeo/poderosa-hembra-en-armadura-medieval-de-juana-de-arco-bajando-la-espada-cubierta-de-gm1299753467-392278537
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing from the End with co-authors Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle. During the episode, Julia and Ken work back from the end, exploring endings that they love, how to plan your ending while leaving room for spontaneity, writing endings for sequels and series, managing subplots and side characters, effective foreshadowing, pacing and middles, character choices, emotional payoffs, ending anxiety and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Julia and Ken. Click here to check out part one: youtu.be/5QxbdKaJO2Q?si=B6CetONDK7sYXW1g
OUR SPONSOR:
War of the Hounds is a gripping tale set in the world of The Dryad’s Crown. It's the story of Bren Caius—a living legend and the most celebrated warrior of her age—as she faces her greatest triumph and her most heartbreaking failure.
Visit thatdavidhopkins.com/ and sign up for the epic fantasy newsletter to receive a FREE download of the War of the Hounds eBook.
SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:
Thank you David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Daniel Ryan, Zach Parker, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.
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 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
4:49 - Endings that we love
12:53 - Planning vs. spontaneity
16:09 - Managing subplots and side characters
23:44 - Foreshadowing
27:33 - Pacing and middles
33:48 - Character choices
41:10 - Writing endings for sequels and series
45:28 - Emotional payoffs
52:22 - Ending anxiety
56:35 - Outro
ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle are the co-authors of Ebony Gate, the Seattle Slayers series, the Cold War series and more. Their newest release is Blood Jade, which you can purchase here: us.macmillan.com/series/thephoenixhoard
Find Julia on:
Instagram: instagram.com/juliaveewrites
Amazon: amazon.com/stores/Julia-Vee/author/B0746751QS
juliavee.com
Find Ken on:
Instagram: instagram.com/kenbebelle
Amazon: amazon.com/stores/Ken-Bebelle/author/B07475BHVQ
kenbebelle.com
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now in eBook, paperback and hardcover. Buy it here: amzn.to/3Ptg2SH
Find Adrian on:
Twitter: twitter.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
mjkuhn.com
FIND US ONLINE:
Twitter: twitter.com/SFFAddictsPod
Instagram: instagram.com/sffaddictspod
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave
AD ATTRIBUTION:
- Music: "Beyond Horizon" by CharlVera
- Ivan Zastavetskyi: istockphoto.com/es/v%C3%ADdeo/mujer-caballero-sosteniendo-atentamente-una-espada-en-sus-manos-sentada-en-armadura-gm1299975818-392439666
- Onfokus: istockphoto.com/en/video/aerial-view-of-boreal-nature-forest-in-summer-gm843941470-138525299
- gorodenkoff: istockphoto.com/es/v%C3%ADdeo/caballero-medieval-caminando-en-el-campo-de-batalla-en-medio-de-enemigos-muertos-gm1329941832-413445929
- gorodenkoff: istockphoto.com/es/v%C3%ADdeo/armies-of-medieval-knights-fighting-with-swords-guerra-de-la-edad-oscura-cruzada-gm1329975227-413445953
- gt29: istockphoto.com/es/v%C3%ADdeo/una-bola-de-fuego-ardiente-aparece-y-desaparece-sobre-un-fondo-transparente-llama-gm1490727418-515231729
- Ivan Zastavetskyi: istockphoto.com/es/v%C3%ADdeo/poderosa-hembra-en-armadura-medieval-de-juana-de-arco-bajando-la-espada-cubierta-de-gm1299753467-392278537
#writing #endings #fantasy #interview #sanfrancisco #tokyo #scifi #booktube #writingadvice #sciencefiction #podcast #publishing #books