CritRPG - A Podcast about LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and their authors #94 - Bloody Cozy Curses with Spencer Walther
May 18, 2025
Spencer Walther, the creative mind behind 'Blood Curse Academia,' shares valuable writing insights in this engaging conversation. He discusses the significance of character desires and how they drive conflict and drama. The whimsical concept of a quirky turkey professor teaching elemental magic sparks laughter. He also reflects on the evolution of fantasy archetypes, contrasting the everyman with the chosen one. Lastly, Spencer emphasizes the importance of community in a writer's journey, from facing rejection to finding joy in storytelling.
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Character Desires Drive Conflict
- Understand each character's desires to establish motivation and create conflict.
- Use conflicting desires between characters to drive tension and drama in your story.
Value Finishing and Editing
- Finishing your first book is the most important milestone as a writer.
- Editing and foreshadowing improve your story's depth and reader engagement.
Maintain Protagonist's Progression
- Avoid hurting your protagonist too much to keep progression fantasy readers engaged.
- Prioritize steady progression and reduce regression in your story arcs.
