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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2020 · 40 MIN

330: World Building in a Space Opera — Interview with Essa Hansen

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Hey there word nerds! Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing the author, swordswoman, and falconer, Essa Hansen. Essa is a sound designer for sci-fi and fantasy films at Skywalker Sound, with credits in movies such as Doctor Strange and Avengers: Endgame.  Today we'll be discussing her debut novel, Nophek Gloss. In this episode Essa and I discuss: What Essa does to develop her story's language using etymology and words with multiple meanings. Why lead characters like Caiden need agency in their own story. How her experiences as a sound designer helped her create an audibly visceral world, and think outside the box creatively. Plus, their #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/330

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