The Ben Shapiro Show Orson Scott Card | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 96
May 24, 2020
Orson Scott Card, renowned author of Ender's Game, chats about his journey in writing and the impact of being blacklisted in Hollywood. He dives into the essence of storytelling, arguing that all humans possess a form of religion, and critiques the shortcomings of The Force in Star Wars. The conversation touches on the evolution of sci-fi, the pitfalls of modern narratives overshadowed by politics, and the importance of strong writing in film. Card shares insights on character depth and the creative process, making it a thought-provoking discussion.
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Genre Advantage
- Write within established genres to leverage existing readership.
- Bookstores prefer categorizing new works alongside an author's successful books.
Rivets vs. Trees
- Fantasy and Sci-Fi are practically defined by cover art: trees vs. rivets.
- Sci-Fi utilizes established tropes like faster-than-light travel, even if impossible.
Micro-Power Inspiration
- Card's writing process can begin with anything: world, character, or idea.
- "Micro-powers," or minor abilities, sparked two novels, like Lost and Found.