The Truth About Storytelling

The Truth About Storytelling

por Tyrean Martinson
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Episode #30: Fiction Friday - Champion in the Darkness, Chapter 18

In this episode, I read Chapter 18 from Champion in the Darkness, discuss favorite characters, and creating depth in a secondary character and how that led to writing a new series. I also ask a few questions: Can you tell which point of view character was my favorite character while I was writing? And, if you are a Kickstarter backer, do you expect to receive a new book months in advance of the wide release of those books? Thanks for joining me! Links: My Substack Summer Fantasy Adventures Newsletter Builder https://books.bookfunnel.com/summerfantasyadventures/ib03gh7jsv Noblebright Scifi And Fantasy https://books.bookfunnel.com/noblebrightreviews/rvxhp305iy Blaster Cannons, Aliens, Space Opera, and Really Big Ships https://books.bookfunnel.com/newscifilaunch/bwhohxyobi
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9 ago 2024
22:35

Writing Episode - Worldbuilding, Part 5: Technology - And IWSG: Discussion of AI

In this episode, I attempt to tackle two subjects: Technology Use in Worldbuilding and the IWSG discussion topic about AI use. IWSG is a monthly blog hop about writing for writers and the AI discussion is in regards to our optional monthly question. Links: Tyrean’s Tales Website Summer Fantasy Adventures Book Funnel Blaster Cannons, Aliens, Space Opera, and Really Big Ships Book Funnel Noblebright Scifi and Fantasy Book Funnel The IWSG Question was worded as follows: Do you use AI in your writing and if so how? Do you use it for your posts? Incorporate it into your stories? Use it for research? Audio? My Overall View of AI: God is greater. Human creativity is more imaginative. Human relationships are more important. Many aspects of life are more important to me than AI. But it is a tool and we need to consider how we view it, and how we use it. Human creativity is always going to win the day. Believing that, and sticking with that, is going to help us alleviate the issues surrounding AI use. I’m not saying “let’s stick our heads in the sand,” but I am saying, let’s be positive and refocus the way we view AI - as a tool. AI use as a tool is widespread already: Unless you are currently using pen and paper, you are using AI. If you are reading this on a smartphone or a laptop or a desktop or a screen hooked to the internet, you are using AI. If you use autofill, you are using AI. If you use email, you are using AI. If you use search engines, you are using AI. If you use Amazon, you are using AI. If you are using social media, you are using AI. If you use Google translate, you are using AI. To me, AI is a tool and will always be a tool. I like being human. I’m messy. I’m quirky. I also don’t mind using AI tools. I don’t plan on it taking over my life or allowing it to whisper to my soul and suck me down into a fiery pit - partly because I don’t think either of those is possible. I have a choice, as does each person reading this.
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7 ago 2024
18:46

Writing Episode - World-building, Part 4: Geography, Landscapes, Culture, and Conflict

In this episode, I dive into possible ways geography and landscape have affected our world’s cultures, trade, and worldviews, and how this can happen in our fiction world-building to affect our fictional characters and create conflict in our stories. Mentioned: Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Champion Trilogy, The Rayatana Series, and Dark Blade: Forged. Links: Summer Fantasy Adventures Book Funnel for 70 free books! Tyrean’s Tales Website Tyrean on Substack - my newsletter platform
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31 jul 2024
34:54

Episode 27: Fiction Friday Episode - Champion in the Darkness, Chapter 17

In this episode, I read aloud chapter 17 from my novel Champion in the Darkness, and discuss the issues with writing scary scenes in young adult novels. How much is too much detail? How much is enough? If you have thoughts, please feel free to let me know by messaging me. Is this scene PG-13 or more? Tyrean's Tales Website Summer Fantasy Adventures - 70 #free books, including Champion in the Darkness
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26 jul 2024
15:26

Writing Episode - World-building, Part 3: Maps, Obstacles, and Character Journeys

In this episode, I discuss four reasons to create maps for fiction narratives, whether those fiction narratives are set in imagined worlds or our contemporary world. I give examples from several books as well as some real life examples of how this exercise can help writers keep track of details, create obstacles for their characters, reveal important information about their characters, and create realistic details for their readers to enjoy. Mentions: Jemi Fraser, Romantic Suspense Author EC Murray, Contemporary Literary and Mystery Author J.R.R. Tolkien C.S. Lewis Indirect references: Champion in the Darkness and Liftoff Links: Free offer of Champion in the Darkness through Noble Bright Fantasy and Scifi Book Funnel Tyrean's Tales Newsletter and Podcast on Substack
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24 jul 2024
29:25

Fiction Friday Episode: Chapter 16 of Champion in the Darkness

In this episode, I read chapter 16 of Champion in the Darkness and make a few remarks about the characters and their roles in this book as well as their roles in the prequel trilogy. Thanks for listening! Links: Champion in the Darkness Tyrean's Tales Newsletter and Podcast on Substack Summer Fantasy Bookfunnel
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23 jul 2024
16:12

News Episode: "Oops" and Realm Makers July 23, 2024

Last week I had a bit of an “oops” with my podcast scheduling, plus I went to Realm Makers Writing Conference. This episode is all about those two bits of news. If you are new to my newsletter, this is what you will receive most of the time: a podcast episode and a brief show summary. At some point, I may start including a transcript. I usually release two episodes a week: a writing episode on Wednesday and a fiction episode on Friday. Links: Summer Fantasy Book Funnel Tyrean’s Tales Website Tyrean on Substack - newsletter Amazon Author Central
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23 jul 2024
10:30

Writing Episode - World-building and Setting, Part 2: Travel and Obstacles

In this episode, I discuss the way character is revealed through setting, and how setting can be a source of obstacles our characters face, especially in the area of travel in fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, and contemporary fiction. In this episode, I mentioned or made reference to: The Martian by Andy Weir, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, No Bed of Roses by Jemi Fraser, and my book Champion in Flight. I also mentioned: Cutter's Point Coffee Noble Bright Fantasy and Scifi Book Funnel - free books! My Links: Tyrean's Tales https://tyreanstales.com/
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10 jul 2024
23:04

Writing Episode: Setting and World Building, Part 1

In this writing episode, I introduce why I believe understanding setting and world-building details is important for us as authors, where I begin with setting and world-building, and briefly mention methods we can use to dive into our setting and world-building. I will be speaking more on this topic in coming episodes. In addition to that topic, I mentioned the Insecure Writer's Support Group and the optional question for the July post, which is: What are your favorite writing processing (e.g. Word, Scrivener, yWriter, Dabble), writing apps, software, and tools? My answers were Word, Google Docs, Atticus, Canva, and Book Funnel. I also use RSS Feeds and Substack for this podcast. Other mentions: Chrys Fey, Editor and Author Carrie Butler, Formatter and Cover Designer Liftoff, the first book in The Rayatana Series The A to Z Blogging Challenge My links: NobleBright Scifi and Fantasy Book Funnel - 37 Free Books, including Champion in the Darkness Tyrean's Tales Tyrean's Writing Spot Blog Substack
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3 jul 2024
31:51

Writing Episode - Talking About Being a Writer

In this episode, I talk about three different reactions I get when I tell people I am an author, how I handle those interactions - sometimes well and sometimes awkwardly, and why I tell people if it's not always easy. Links to Current Book Funnels for July: Author Help Books - 10 Books for Authors! https://books.bookfunnel.com/authorhelp/1yr6dhtndq Fierce Fantasy Books - 140 Books! https://books.bookfunnel.com/fiercefantasy-jun/n0uhy094vu Links to my usual places: Tyrean's Tales https://tyreanstales.com/ My Substack/Newsletter https://tyrean.substack.com/
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27 jun 2024
27:13
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