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EPISODE · Nov 8, 2020 · 40 MIN

97. Larry Niven creator of Known Space discusses writing hard sci fi

from Writers of the Future Podcast · host John Goodwin

Larry discusses how to write hard science fiction and pitfalls to avoid based on what he learned in writing "Ring World." He does concede that readers will forgive a mistake if it's a really good story. We also discuss his laws of collaboration and what is important to make collaboration work, discussing writing with Jerry Pournelle. Larry also explains how he became an author and the two times he felt like a real writer. Discover the various works by Larry at www.larryniven.net

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