World Building with Women Warriors, Interview with Pamela D. Toler *** “There’s been a long tradition of saying that women that women who ruled were exceptions, that women who fought were exceptions. That, you...
Science Fiction Brainstorming: Two Essential Tips – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 153 *** “Just really let your creativity flow. No censorship, no stopping to, is this right? Is this wrong? It...
Create an Original Religion for Your Story – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 152 *** “A well crafted religion can really add depth to your world building and create some incredible conflicts...
Writing Inclusive Fantasy for Modern Readers with Sci-Fi Fantasy Author, Aspry Jones – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 151 *** “If I could go back in time and tell 22-year-old me not...
Creating Authentic Science Fiction Universes with Devin Blair’s Chemical Rocketeers Show – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 150 *** “Even if I didn’t have this entire podcast structure, which thank God I...
Balancing World Building Elements for the Reader Experience with Jasper Ezekiel – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 149 *** “I’m always really fascinated by what gets trimmed off the edges. And because...
Fantasy Character Groups Made Simple with Ezra Barany – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 148 *** “The really cool thing about character groups is if you’re making worlds, let’s talk about the...
How to Ask Powerful Questions to Unlock Your Creativity (and Your Life) – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 147 *** “As a storyteller, WHAT IF is fabulous. What if it was like...
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How Ancient Female Warriors Shape Our Future – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 146 *** “Women have had an impact in world history throughout the ages. We just haven’t been told those...
Women in Science: From Ancient Times to Modern Breakthroughs – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 145 *** “Did you ever wonder who invented Kevlar, the coffee filter, the car heater, or liquid...
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African Heritage Meets Interstellar Travel: Why Nnedi Okorafor’s Binti Trilogy is Essential Afrofuturism – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 144 African Heritage Meets Interstellar Travel: Why Nnedi Okorafor’s Binti Trilogy is Essential...
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Elizabeth Moon: Crafting Strong Female Protagonists in Science Fiction – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 143 “So I highly recommend Elizabeth Moon, if you like military ship captains who are these strong,...
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How Science Fiction Can Change the World – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 142 “I would say I live in this space with my Janey McCallister Space Station Mystery series. I think...
Favorite Science Explainers on YouTube (Part 2) – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 141 Science Explainer: “ That is a term that has come out in the last bit of years to explain...
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