137. The Art of Editing Speculative Fiction with Kristin Noland

 ”What if we could travel to a different galaxy? And then that's what the book is about. What if there were superheroes in the world? What if women ruled the world? Those types of things— It's the what if question and the answers.”— Kristin NolandIn this episode, How To Write the Future podcast host, Beth Barany, talks to developmental and line editor Kristin Noland about the definition of speculative fiction, the importance of setting, and how asking “what if” can have a big impact on your world-building and story development.ABOUT KRISTIN NOLANDKristin is a developmental and line editor who works with women authors of speculative and crime fiction and guides them on how to structure and tighten up their novels so they can give readers an entertaining and immersive experience. She’s edited over seventy books, including two bestsellers. With her caring and encouraging editing style, she helps authors create engaging and exciting novels!Collection of free author resources, including a worldbuilding guide and an editing flowchart. https://www.nolandediting.com/author-resourcesWebsite: https://www.nolandediting.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.noland.146/X: https://twitter.com/KristinNoland99Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noland_editingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinnoland/You can follow Kristin on Threads at noland_editingABOUT BETH BARANYBeth Barany, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.RESOURCESRelated Episode: What If… and Your Brain: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2022/11/07/18-what-if-and-your-brain/Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2025 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/Questions? Comments? Send us a text!Support the show---♦︎ JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP: For fiction writers! You've finished your first draft! Congrats! Now what?Join the Edit the Future: Sci‑Fi/Fantasy Revision Lab. Get premium weekly lessons and a monthly Q&A on Zoom. Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2012061/subscribe♥︎ FREE: Sign up here for the Edit Your Novel ChecklistHelps writers revise faster with less overwhelm by focusing first on diagnosis, not fixing. Get yours at http://edityournovelchecklist.com.♡ SHOP: Sci‑Fi & Fantasy 24 Writing Prompts: https://ko-fi.com/s/4ac9160a74❤️ Want to be interviewed on the podcast? => Email us!CONNECT WITH BETHvia emailvia LinkedInCREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT (Affiliate link)MUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465