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Fantasy to Inspire Different Ideas

Author
Katarina Wallentin, L.E. Modesitt Jr., Access Consciousness
Published
Tue 12 Mar 2019
Episode Link
https://big-better-best-books-aaeb59a3.simplecast.com/episodes/5055b503-Kdn_BcBC

Reading is fun and entertaining, but it also can be thought provoking and inspiring. In the world of fantasy novels, it’s possible to create rich stories with fascinating magic systems, interesting characters, and complex political themes.


My guest today is L.E. Modesitt, Jr. He’s an amazingly prolific science fiction and fantasy writer, with 76 books either published or in the production process, and he’s working on his 77th book now.


Join us to learn how he became a writer, what his creative process is like, where he gets his inspiration to write so many fantastic stories, and what drives him to share these stories with others.


Key takeaways:



  • Becoming a successful writer didn’t happen overnight

  • His curiosity about how things come to be is a big part of his inspiration

  • He uses stories to inspire people to think

  • Really driven writers write because they have to

  • Each book is something unique that he forges


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