EPISODE · May 7, 2020 · 37 MIN
James Yu, Fantasy Author, on Taiwanese History, Creating Holistic Stories, and Writing Full-Time
from MigrAsians
Episode 8! MigrAsians is halfway through its first season, YAY! In today's episode, you'll get your fantasy fix :) I talk to fantasy author James Yu about the historical distinction between Taiwan and China, writing full-time in the age of COVID-19, and why he chooses to write fantasy (I love his answer!) James reminds me about the importance of community, especially when it comes to writing. After all, this is how I know James! We went to a writing coworking space together, and now he's part of my weekly writing feedback group, I love James' spot-on critiques!I really enjoyed talking to James about how power and political perspectives are written into novels. He talks about how we can have empathy for a perspective we don't particularly care for - not to believe in that perspective, but to understand where it comes from.Find James on his website: www.jameslyu.com and sign up for his newsletter!Here are some of the Asian fantasy authors and writing books James mentions:Asian Fantasy Authors: 1. Fonda Lee - The Green Bone Saga2. Rebecca Kuang - The Poppy War3. Gene Yang, cartoonistWriting books1. The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass2. The Story Grid by Shawn CoyneAbout NishaFollow me on Instagram and Twitter! Check out my writing and coaching services on my website, and be sure to sign up for my newsletter!MusicShin Kawasaki: Find Another WayCover ArtTiffany Wong ArtSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 8! MigrAsians is halfway through its first season, YAY! In today's episode, you'll get your fantasy fix :) I talk to fantasy author James Yu about the historical distinction between Taiwan and China, writing full-time in the age of COVID-19, and why he chooses to write fantasy (I love his answer!) James reminds me about the importance of community, especially when it comes to writing. After all, this is how I know James! We went to a writing coworking space together, and now he's part of my weekly writing feedback group, I love James' spot-on critiques!I really enjoyed talking to James about how power and political perspectives are written into novels. He talks about how we can have empathy for a perspective we don't particularly care for - not to believe in that perspective, but to understand where it comes from.Find James on his website: www.jameslyu.com and sign up for his newsletter!Here are some of the Asian fantasy authors and writing books James mentions:Asian Fantasy Authors: 1. Fonda Lee - The Green Bone Saga2. Rebecca Kuang - The Poppy War3. Gene Yang, cartoonistWriting books1. The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass2. The Story Grid by Shawn CoyneAbout NishaFollow me on Instagram and Twitter! Check out my writing and coaching services on my website, and be sure to sign up for my newsletter!MusicShin Kawasaki: Find Another WayCover ArtTiffany Wong ArtSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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