Episode 70 – interview with sci-fi author, podcaster and writing coach, RR Campbell.

“There’s no Twitter, no email. The coffee is here. The time has come.”

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Episode 70 – Show Notes

• Meticulous planner rather than pantser – with scene by scene outlines. This means every morning he wakes up and knows exactly what he’s going to write
• Analytical approach to writing – informed by linguistics background
• Daily writing ritual – coffee pot on a timer and ready to go
• Re-reading a favourite author as writing fuel
• Empathy between characters. Epistolary novel form.
• Five core components to any scene: setting, goal, conflict, resolution, cliffhanger/pivot/change
• Margaret Atwood. David Mitchell
• Empathy series – internet access brain implants inspired by smartphones
• Taking time away from a manuscript to get perspective before retooling
• Multiple points of view, dimensions and shout-outs

“Finding the best way to create empathy between the character and the reader.”

“There are five core components to any scene.”

Links

• RR Campbell’s website
• RR Campbell on Twitter
• RR Campbell on Facebook
• Writescast Network of podcasts

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