100. What is Cultural Context? (Build Better Worlds, 1 of 4)

How To Write The Future

“Assumptions are great. What are our conscious and subconscious assumptions of the culture?”
In this episode of How To Write the Future, podcast host Beth Barany celebrates her 100th episode with a special thanks to listeners and then dives into a discussion of the book Build Better Worlds by Michael Kilman and Kyra Wellstrom, with a focus on the importance of cultural context in storytelling and on world building in the science fiction and fantasy genres.
ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST

The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers. This podcast is for readers too if you’re at all curious about the future of humanity.

This podcast is for you if you have questions like:

• How do I create a believable world for my science fiction story?
• How do figure out what's not working if my story feels flat?
• How do I make my story more interesting and alive?

RESOURCES

Build Better Worlds: An Introduction to Anthropology for Game Designers, Fiction Writers and Filmmakers by Michael Kilman and Kyra Wellstrom: https://books2read.com/bbwhtwtf
Michael Kilman’s site: https://loridianslaboratory.com/2021/02/10/build-better-worlds-an-introduction-to-anthropology-for-game-designers-fiction-writers-and-filmmakers-is-now-live-on-amazon/
Kelly Diels, We Are The Culture Makers: https://kellydiels.com/
Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/
Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/plan-your-novel-like-a-pro-and-have-fun-doing-it/
Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/

• SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
• CO-PRODUCTION + SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade

c. 2024 BETH BARANY

https://bethbarany.com/

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