Summary

In this insightful episode, Mik and T.N. Vitus explore the multifaceted journey of writing, covering a range of topics from the transition between pantsing and meticulous outlining to the domino effect of world-building. They discuss the creation of complex characters and the development of a believable political landscape within their narratives. T.N. also shares the inspirations behind their work, Heirs of Destruction, and how they capture the classic fantasy feeling while acknowledging the temporary nature of the world they've built. The role of faith in the story is examined, alongside the joys and difficulties of self-publishing. Finally, they address the challenges of marketing on social media, offering a well-rounded perspective on the modern author's experience.

Topics Covered

• From pantsing to meticulous outlining


• the domino effect of world building


• complex characters


• creating a believable political landscape


• Inspirations behind heirs of destruction


• capturing the classic fantasy feeling


• The temporary nature of the world


• The role of faith in the story


• challenges of marketing on social media


• joys and difficulties of self-publishing

T.N. Vitus' Work

@vitusvital_

https://www.instagram.com/vitusvital_/

https://substack.com/@vitusvital

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208474829-heirs-of-destruction

Heirs of Destruction by T.N. Vitus

Sacrilege by T.N. Vitus

Mik Writes

If you want to follow the host, Mikayla Kimes, you can on her YouTube channel @MikWrites. On the channel she discusses her own personal writing journey and other craft topics.

Keywords

writing, fantasy, world building, character development, self-publishing, marketing, reading, genre evolution, religion in fantasy, author interview