45 min listen
Writing Prophecies and Enemies-to-Lovers - Gina Chen - Violet Made of Thorns
Writing Prophecies and Enemies-to-Lovers - Gina Chen - Violet Made of Thorns
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Aug 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Marissa chats with Gina Chen about her debut fantasy - VIOLET MADE OF THORNS - as well as how readers tend to pick up on themes and symbolism that speak to them, regardless of what the writer might have intended; using fun relationship dynamics and internal conflicts (such as clashing personalities and varying moral codes) to enhance an enemies-to-lovers trope; some things to consider when including prophecies as a plot device, and two different methods for writing them (plot first vs. prophecy first); why the "flashlight method" might be right for you, especially if your process falls somewhere in the middle of the plotter/pantser spectrum; and how to overcome some of the challenges specific to fanfiction writers who want to start writing original works.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyerBooks discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
Released:
Aug 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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