EPISODE · May 11, 2021 · 15 MIN
How Many Novellas Does it Take to Make a Novel?
from Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time · host Megan O'Russell
How many words does it take to complete a character arc with integrity while contributing to the greater narrative? How many miles can a rowboat travel along a coast in one day? How much backstory will your readers need, when do they need it, and what's the most efficient and entertaining way to offer that world building? All of these questions become monumentally important when orchestrating an epic fantasy narrative. On this episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan O'Russell walks through her triumphs and terrors in the writing and editing process for Myth and Storm, book two in the Guilds of Ilbrea series. Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe
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How many words does it take to complete a character arc with integrity while contributing to the greater narrative? How many miles can a rowboat travel along a coast in one day? How much backstory will your readers need, when do they need it, and what's the most efficient and entertaining way to offer that world building?All of these questions become monumentally important when orchestrating an epic fantasy narrative. On this episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan O'Russell walks through her triumphs and terrors in the writing and editing process for Myth and Storm, book two in the Guilds of Ilbrea series. Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe
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