Writing Excuses Writing Excuses Season 2 Episode 16: Non-Human Races
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Jan 26, 2009 In this episode, the hosts discuss the creation of non-human races in storytelling, exploring the complexities of world-building and character development. They delve into the challenges of avoiding stereotypes and creating multi-dimensional alien races. The importance of crafting unique cultures, physiology, and relatable personalities for non-human characters is emphasized. The episode also touches on the portrayal of Klingons in Star Trek and provides a writing prompt to create a believable alien perspective.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Absence of Non-Human Races and Avoiding One-Dimensional Alien Characters
03:36 • 3min
Creating Depth in Non-Human Races
06:30 • 5min
Exploring the Creation of Relatable Non-Human Races in Storytelling
11:17 • 3min
Crafting Unique and Compelling Non-Human Races in Writing
13:52 • 3min