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DEEP CUTS Episode 87: How Much Backstory Do Authors Need?

EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 51 MIN

DEEP CUTS Episode 87: How Much Backstory Do Authors Need?

from Scott Sigler Slices: MIX TAPE VOL. 1 · host Scott Sigler

Backstory—the story stuff happens before the stuff that happens in the story. How much do authors need to make a great tale? Do you need a fully fleshed-out world before you write the first sentence, or can you wing it? Scott Sigler and ARealGirl Herself discuss. Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  A good website is part of any backstory. Our GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG saves 99% on any new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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