CritRPG - A Podcast about LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and their authors CritRPG Episode 12 - Writing 6 Books at once with RavensDagger
Aug 13, 2023
Join the hosts as they dive into the quirks of writing six books at once, tackling the clash between cozy fantasy and darker themes. Discover the Cake Theorem and why sewage is a surprising issue for overpowered characters. RavensDagger shares daily writing insights and advice for new authors, emphasizing balance and persistence. There's also a deep dive into unique story elements like card mechanics and moral dilemmas in space. Plus, plenty of author recommendations to inspire your next read!
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Writing And Reading Multiple Projects
- RavensDagger writes multiple stories in parallel and can read large chunks at once.
- He prefers catching up in big sessions rather than following chapter-by-chapter.
Power Scaling Meets Societal Problems
- In Strike Catcher, early volumes focus on powers while later volumes tackle societal problems.
- The third volume forces the MC to confront issues that brute force can't solve.
Explain Why Powers Don't Solve Everything
- Readers will question why powerful characters haven't solved obvious problems.
- Authors should supply multiple plausible reasons rather than a single explanation.
