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162: The Art of Writing (and Ending) a Series - Interview with Sebastien de Castell
30 Aug 2017
Hey there word nerds! Today I am delighted to have Sebastien de Castell on the show! Sebastien is the author of the four part Greatcoats series which includes Traitor's Blade, Knight's Shadow, Saint's Blood, and most recently Tyrant's Throne. Before coming to writing Sebastien bounced around from careers as diverse as archaeologist and fight choreographer, and with the Greatcoats series completed can now add author of swashbuckling saga to his list. Listen in as we discuss how to craft a series from beginning to end and how to use dramatic tension between characters to build a more entertaining world. In this episode Sebastien and I discuss how to: Tap into your writing flow and find the method that works for you. Write a true "swashbuckling" story. Build a world that feels real and forms organically on the page. Craft a series by building on what's happened in previous books through dramatic tension between characters. Create plot twists that work, and how to know when they're not working. Plus Sebastien's #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/162
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