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Novel Writing as Shared Journey
- Writing a novel is often a lonely process but sharing it can create community.
- Oliver Brackenbury invites listeners to join him as he writes his sword and sorcery novel.
Core Elements of Sword and Sorcery
- Sword and sorcery heroes are driven by personal action, often facing unpredictable magic.
- The genre favors grounded, mercenary motivations and includes horror influences for depth.
Rediscovering Sword and Sorcery
- Oliver rediscovered his affection for sword and sorcery through comics and archives.
- He rekindled his love by reading original works and engaging with the genre's history and community.