Worldcasting Podcast The Iceberg Principle
May 5, 2020
In this podcast, authors and editors discuss the iceberg principle in worldbuilding, prioritizing storytelling over excessive detail. They explore realism vs. creativity, character knowledge, unreliable narrators, engaging fiction crafting, sensory experiences, and balancing detail for reader engagement.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Realism and Internal Consistency in World-building
02:03 • 24min
Exploring the Significance of Character Knowledge in Storytelling
26:22 • 12min
Exploring World-Building and Unreliable Narrators in Storytelling
38:23 • 16min
Crafting Engaging Fiction: Hooks, Prologues, Characters, and Worldbuilding
54:40 • 5min
Incorporating All Five Senses in Writing
59:20 • 6min
Balancing Detail and Engagement in Worldbuilding
01:05:48 • 5min