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Ep. 58: Writing Action Scenes with Alexander Darwin (Mini-Masterclass)

Ep. 58: Writing Action Scenes with Alexander Darwin (Mini-Masterclass)

FromSFF Addicts


Ep. 58: Writing Action Scenes with Alexander Darwin (Mini-Masterclass)

FromSFF Addicts

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Jun 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing Action Scenes with author/martial artist Alexander Darwin. During the episode, Alexander tackles the ins and outs of action, including why action scenes are integral to stories, action in TV/film vs. fiction, writing believable action scenes, using pacing to control action and narrative, how action can drive plot, character and worldbuilding, dialogue as action and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Alexander. Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to check out part one.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Alexander Darwin is the author of The Combat Codes, his debut novel. The Combat Codes is available now via Orbit Books.
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ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel.
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M.J. Kuhn is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Among Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, her debut novel. The sequel, Thick As Thieves, releases on July 25 and is available to preorder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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MUSIC:
Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFX
Outro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion

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Released:
Jun 20, 2023
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SFF Addicts is a weekly sci-fi, fantasy and writing craft podcast co-hosted by Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn, bringing you interviews and mini-masterclasses with your favorite SFF authors. The full episode archive, as well as book reviews and essays, can be found at https://fanfiaddict.com. You can also subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel, where all episodes are available in full video.