Ep. 44: Post-Apocalyptic Fiction with Chuck Wendig (Writing Masterclass)
Episode description
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Post-Apocalyptic Fiction with author Chuck Wendig. During the episode, Chuck digs into some fundamentals of the genre: what attracts people to apocalyptic narratives, how writers can tap into larger societal fears (like AI and nuclear war), fungi and fungal pandemics, the importance of hope in dire circumstances, creating believable characters in apocalyptic scenarios and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Chuck. Click here to check out part one.
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Chuck Wendig is the bestselling author of The Book of Accidents, Wanderers, Wayward, Star Wars: Aftermath and more.
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Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel.
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M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel.
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Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion