CritRPG - A Podcast about LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and their authors Episode 2 - Reborn for an Apocalypse Store: R.E. Taylor!
Jun 4, 2023
Join R.E. Taylor, the creative mind behind 'Reincarnated for an Apocalypse Store,' as he shares his journey from a retail worker to author. He dives into his unique approach of crafting an underpowered main character, aiming to dodge typical power-fantasy clichés. Taylor discusses the nitty-gritty of editing, plotting, and the value of community feedback in refining cover art. Plus, he shares exciting recommendations from Royal Road and Patreon that are sure to delight LitRPG fans!
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Undermining The Typical Isekai Power Fantasy
- Reborn For An Apocalypse Store subverts typical isekai power fantasies by centering a normal, underpowered MC.
- R.E. Taylor focuses on survival and retail management rather than OP abilities or harems.
Sticker Award Sparked A Writing Habit
- R.E. Taylor started writing very young and once won a sticker for a Pokémon fanfic in primary school.
- That early encouragement stuck and fed a lifelong habit of writing.
Retail Work Inspired The Store Concept
- Taylor drew on long experience working retail to write the apocalypse store premise.
- He says 'write what you know' and used retail suffering as story fuel.
