Lex Out Loud: Writing Science Fiction

Lex Out Loud is a podcast for writers, readers and all lovers of speculative fiction. I’m writing my third novel, and I’m taking you along for the journey. Whether you’re a writer or game master, or you’re just curious about the creative writing process, this show is for you! I discuss my writing process, and I share the insights I learn, as my experience grows.

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Episodes

Worldbuilding the Future of our Solar System | LOL 005

Lex gives a clarification on his enjoyment of space opera, and then goes on into worldbuilding. He talks about how he’s using a few different sources to aid in his projections of how humanity will settle the solar system. He figures out how far he wants this process to have progressed, and this helps determine the level and types of technology that will be required. Finally, Lex wraps up the episode with a preview of the topics he’s planning for the near future and an invitation for listeners to...

Jan 18, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Getting Motivated to Write & Space Elevators | LOL 004

Lex gives some thoughts on how to get excited for your novel when you're just not feeling it, but mostly he nerds out about space elevators.

Jan 11, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Researching the Future | LOL 003

Writing most novels is going to require at least some research. How much depends a lot on the genre you’re writing in and the details of your novel. Research is the natural place to start your worldbuilding, and in this episode, Lex discusses the research he’s doing for his current project and his approach to research in general. Finally, Lex shares some resources and inspirations he’s found invaluable.

Jan 04, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Setting the Stage: Beginning with Setting & Science Fiction Subgenres | LOL 002

This week Lex discusses how he approaches starting a novel and takes you through his progress on his current project so far. He also talks a bit about some of the subgenres of science fiction and how and why one should avoid the dreaded “worldbuilder’s disease”. Finally, Lex discusses why the chef would probably be one of the more important people on a spaceship.

Dec 29, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Introductions | LOL 001

Lex Out Loud is a podcast for writers, readers and all lovers of speculative fiction. Lex Starwalker is beginning work on his third novel, and he’s taking you along for the journey. Whether you’re wanting to write a novel or screenplay yourself, or you’re a game master wanting to write an adventure or campaign, or you’re just curious about the creative writing process, this show is for you! In this first season, Lex will explore worldbuilding in depth. The setting is the stage where the story ta...

Dec 28, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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