Today I'm joined by Christopher Ruocchio, author of the Sun Eater series! I share my top 5 storytelling lessons from reading this excellent series, while Christopher shares his top 5 lessons from writing it. This will be a spoiler-free discussion for the first 40 or so minutes, and I learned SO MUCH from this wonderful chat. Enjoy!
00:00 – What is the Sun Eater series about?
02:31 – How to write a great hook
12:16 – The importance of outlining
26:49 – Creating complex characters
34:15 – Constraints as opportunities in writing
38:59 – Don’t be afraid to make bold choices
48:02 – Design to your strengths
1:02:06 – How to write soft magic
1:25:03 – Borrowing expertise to improve authenticity
1:27:50 – How to write a terrifying antagonist
1:41:59 – You don’t trust your readers enough
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