The Art of World-Building as an Author - Navi' Robins

How does a creative professional build a portfolio of 18 books? My guest today, Navi' Robins, is a Chicago-born author and graphic designer who does just that. His creative perspective was shaped by a childhood spent living across five continents. In our conversation, Navi' shares the inspiration behind his new Black Lotus trilogy, a futuristic world where men have been eradicated, and how real-world political events sparked the idea. We dig into his process as a "freestyle writer",  his secrets to dynamic world-building, and the fearless habit he relies on to push the boundaries of his imagination. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Navi' Robins  01:47 - Releasing the Black Lotus Trilogy  03:08 - The Inspiration: From Trump's Escalator to Roe v. Wade  04:41 - Inside the Black Lotus: A World Without Men  07:56 - Early Influences: Reading Stephen King in Secret  10:31 - Writing the First Book: Combining 10 Stories into One  15:32 - The Approach to World-Building  19:00 - What Frightens People the Most?  20:38 - The Habit of Being Fearless  22:17 - Daily Routines: Afrobeat and Freestyle Writing  26:39 - Overcoming Writer's Block  28:00 - Finding an Artistic Voice   Connect with Navi:  Follow Navi' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navirobins/ Navi's Website: https://www.navirobins.net/   Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com   This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives