Cosmere Conversations Episode 36: Hope of Elantris and Some Nonsense
Apr 30, 2019
The hosts embark on a new series exploring Cosmere novellas and short stories, starting with 'Hope of Elantris.' They highlight the importance of shorter narratives and provide insights into the characters and magic system of Elantris. The dynamic between chaos and clarity in epic battles is examined, alongside discussions on the editing process in storytelling. They also delve into creative world-building techniques, contrasting different authors' approaches while celebrating the art of collaborative storytelling and its impact on narrative depth.
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Novellas As Cosmere Entry Points
- The hosts will analyze Cosmere novellas and short stories as bite-sized entry points into the universe.
- They plan to cover Elantris-related pieces first, then jump planets and pair shorter works when sensible.
First Sanderson Read: Emperor's Soul
- Tyler shares that Emperor's Soul was the first Sanderson work he read and recommended to Brooke.
- He credits enthusiasm as a reliable way to convince others to try books.
Arcanum Unbounded Consolidation
- Many Cosmere short stories originally appeared in anthologies and were later collected in Arcanum Unbounded.
- That consolidation made previously hard-to-find pieces accessible to new readers.