Conversations With Coleman The Art Of Storytelling with Christopher Paolini (S3 Ep.36)
Oct 28, 2022
In this episode, fantasy and sci-fi author Christopher Paolini discusses his writing process, the art of storytelling, the differences between young adult and adult fiction, and the challenges of adapting a novel into a movie. They also explore the rise of short form content and the power of understanding someone's experience. A fascinating conversation with an accomplished author.
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Betting The Farm To Self-Publish
- Christopher Paolini and his family self-published Eragon and he did two-to-three one-hour presentations daily to sell copies.
- Their family literally 'bet the farm' financially to print and promote the book until Random House discovered it.
Balance Drive With Rest
- Accept that you cannot run at full throttle constantly and allow yourself to relax sometimes.
- Use strong motivators like family and a passion for stories to keep disciplined work going long-term.
Public Reading Shapes Authorial Voice
- Public readings shaped Paolini's prose to be more like natural speech, improving rhythm and flow.
- Repeatedly solving storytelling problems builds a distinct authorial voice over time.