A conversation with Christopher Paolini about writing and worldbuilding (Patreon)
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This was genuinely a highlight of my year. It was kind of strange for me, to be honest. I don't think anything has ever signified my growth in this job like talking to a guy I idolised as a kid. He is genuinely so warm and knowledgeable, and I look forward to talking with him in the future.
0:59 His New Sci-fi Book
6:25 Writing in the fantasy/sci-fi genres
8:59 How do you know a good title?
12:18 How do you know a good book idea?
17:35 Incorporating themes
22:45 Doctor Who references?
23:15 Christopher Paolini calls me out #drama
27:15 Maintaining the writing headspace
28:50 Pressure following Eragon?
33:05 Magnificent beards and why I don't have one
34:00 Worldbuilding vs story: how do you plot?
37:40 FTL travel, worldbuilding, and exposition
46:10 How many drafts should you go through?
50:10 Harshest criticism as a writer?
52:33 Future of sci-fi/fantasy?