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

from This is How We Create · host Martine Severin

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

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