Angeline Trevena on Worldbuilding and Discovery Writing

Published: Sept. 28, 2021, 6 a.m.

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Episode 089 / Science fiction, fantasy, and horror author Angeline Trevena joins us today to talk about worldbuilding and being a discovery writer.

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  • The value of a university degree in writing versus the value of experience when it comes to novel writing
  • The pros and cons of not writing specific tropes
  • How Angeline came to run a sci fi/fantasy convention for her local library
  • Why Angeline doesn\\u2019t have a reader Facebook group
  • Angeline\\u2019s three rules of worldbuilding
  • Myths about discovery writers

Question of the Week: Are you a discovery writer or an outliner?

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Genres discussed include science fiction, fantasy, urban fantasy, and dystopian

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Angeline\\u2019s website: https://www.angelinetrevena.co.uk

Twitter: @angelinetrevena

Instagram: @angelinetrevena

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/angelinetrev

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