In Ross’s latest book we see a man displaced from all he finds familiar adjusting to a new world he knows only through academic study. In this process we as readers learn much about his world as he explores ours. Key Takeaways: Don’t fear a good trope. Fish out of Water, as discussed here, can operate as a great way to convey your setting that focuses on character development and growth rather than rote exposition. Make use of your characters to refine your setting by reverse engineering it. Remember that similarities can say as much as differences. Links and Sundry: Expansive Universes - This is a link to the last time that Ross and I talked Ross’s Stuff Ross’s Site - Here you can join his newsletter and get the inside scoop on new books and short stories. Ross’s new book - Get Birthright now! WorldCraft Club The only link you’ll ever need: https://linktr.ee/worldcraftclub - this will take you to our link tree which has access to our discord and other great stuff for you to check out.

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68 - Boronian Out of Water - Interview with Ross Buzzell

OCT 9, 202328 MIN
WorldCraft Club

68 - Boronian Out of Water - Interview with Ross Buzzell

OCT 9, 202328 MIN

Description

In Ross’s latest book we see a man displaced from all he finds familiar adjusting to a new world he knows only through academic study. In this process we as readers learn much about his world as he explores ours.

Key Takeaways:

  • Don’t fear a good trope. Fish out of Water, as discussed here, can operate as a great way to convey your setting that focuses on character development and growth rather than rote exposition.
  • Make use of your characters to refine your setting by reverse engineering it. Remember that similarities can say as much as differences.

Links and Sundry:

Ross’s Stuff

WorldCraft Club

  • The only link you’ll ever need: https://linktr.ee/worldcraftclub - this will take you to our link tree which has access to our discord and other great stuff for you to check out.