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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 5h

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Bad story ideas, how flawed concepts can be mined for better work, and examples from pop culture. We discuss problematic premises, discarded drafts, worldbuilding missteps, and how to salvage or learn from discarded concepts.

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Fictional Problems Podcast | Speculative Fiction Ireland

Hosted by authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Gary J. Martin and A. R. McNevin, and brought to you in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland, Fictional Problems discusses everything about writing, fr...

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 5h

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 7d

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We explore how to handle action on the page, choreographing fights, making violence necessary and consequential, and balancing realism elements like magic, super science and healing.

We also talk about systemising your magic and power rules so stakes remain meaningful.

Fictional Problems Podcast | Speculative Fiction Ireland

Hosted by authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Gary J. Martin and A. R. McNevin, and brought to you in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland, Fictional Problems discusses everything about writing, fr...

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 7d

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Fictional Problems Podcast | Speculative Fiction Ireland

Hosted by authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Gary J. Martin and A. R. McNevin, and brought to you in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland, Fictional Problems discusses everything about writing, fr...

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Shonna White @shonnathewhite.bsky.social · 7d

At this point, I welcome our alien overlords.

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 9d

Now available to listen to on YouTube. Although the episode numbering needed to be changed so now we have Episodes 1-6. Sorry for the confusion.

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Fictional Problems - YouTube

Welcome, wanderers of the written word, to Fictional Problems, the podcast where two mostly-human writers embark on a quest to conquer the many-headed beast ...

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 14d

In this episode we back to TTRPGs, in particular, having a brief discussion about representation, inclusion and disability in these games.
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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 14d

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Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 available here

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Fictional Problems Podcast | Speculative Fiction Ireland

Hosted by authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Gary J. Martin and A. R. McNevin, and brought to you in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland, Fictional Problems discusses everything about writing, fr...

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 21d

In Episode 2, Part 3, how tabletop role-playing games inspire writing and how small logistical details make fictional worlds feel real.

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Fictional Problems Podcast | Speculative Fiction Ireland

Hosted by authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Gary J. Martin and A. R. McNevin, and brought to you in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland, Fictional Problems discusses everything about writing, fr...

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 27d

Check out the substantial range of titles produced by A.R. Mc Nevin.

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Author | A.R. McNevin

The author website of A.R. McNevin; author of the Parliament of Crowe series among other works of science fiction and fantasy

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 27d

In case anyone was interested in what Gary J.Martin had written, Knight of Gaelgara, please follow the below link. There is information about the title and photos of armoured and battling knights at the book launch in Swords Castle, Co. Dublin

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Knight of Gaelgara - Epic Heroic Fantasy at Temple Dark Books

War of Souls Apocrypha is the debut trilogy from Irish author of Medieval Fantasy Adventure, Gary J. Martin. The first instalment, Knight of Gaelgara, releases in Summer 2024.

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · 28d

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Episode 2 Part 2 - Fail Your Way to Your Voice | Fictional Problems

This episode explores how failing to be your favourite writer can help you find your own voice, how failure and dislike can become creative fuel, and the choices between writing standalones or series ...

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · Oct 1

PSSSSST...Just between us, early access to new episodes of Fictional Problems can found at:

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Speculative Fiction Ireland (SFI)

Speculative Fiction Ireland (SFI) is Ireland's national association for fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Become a member now.

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · Sep 29

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · Sep 29

Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part1 available here

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and here
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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · Sep 29

In episode 2, part 1, your hosts explore where ideas come from, the form of inspiration, whether fan fiction counts as writing, readiness to hit publish, and how series structure shapes storytelling.
Join the conversation about turning influences into original work and preparing a story for readers.

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · Sep 16

⚔️ IT’S LIVE ⚔️
Join @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly as they discuss EPIC FANTASY with George R.R. Martin @robinhobb.bsky.social @brandonsanderson.com @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social @ryancahill.bsky.social!

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · Sep 22

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Episode 1, part 2- we talk about the relevancy of what's on the page versus the notes not played.
We'll be discussing foreshadowing, making sense of it all, plotting versus pantsing, and we'll tackle an introduction to world building. Join us.

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Fictional Problems @fictionalproblems.bsky.social · Sep 20

Here is our podcast 'intro' as we in the business like to call it. Gary J.Martin writes fantasy, depicted by a knight. A.R. McNevin writes science fiction and shown as an intrepid 'naut' of some kind, astronaut, cosmonaut, galaxinaut or even a dimensionaut. Either way it could all come to naut. 🤭