The Art of Interconnected Stories in Fantasy

Описание: 🚀 Exploring Tales from Eeriel: David Hopkins on World-Building Through Standalone Novels 🚀

David Hopkins’s Links:
Author Website: https://thatdavidhopkins.com
The Dryads Crown: https://dryadscrown.com
Free copy of War of the Hounds: https://thatdavidhopkins.com/war
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Episode Summary:
How do you expand an epic fantasy world while keeping each story accessible to new readers? David Hopkins, author of The Dryads Crown and War of the Hounds, shares his innovative approach to world-building by creating standalone novels within the same universe. By focusing on character-driven tales and experimenting with different storytelling styles, David not only enriches his world but also provides multiple entry points for readers to discover his work.

In this episode, David discusses why he opted for interconnected standalones rather than a linear series, his creative freedom with smaller projects like War of the Hounds, and how feedback from readers shapes his writing approach. He also shares valuable insights into using short stories and novellas to hone writing skills, while leveraging them to deepen characters and plots in longer works.

What’s Inside:
Standalone Novels in an Epic World:
David explains how The Dryads Crown sets the stage for his Tales from Eeriel series, while War of the Hounds offers a more accessible, self-contained story for new readers.
Creative Freedom with Smaller Projects:
From experimenting with Shakespearean retellings to writing novellas, David details how these "in-between" projects allow him to try new things without disrupting the core series.
Reader Feedback as a Compass:
Discover how David uses reader feedback to identify his strengths and weaknesses, leaning into emotional storytelling while refining his dialogue and other elements.
Short Stories as a Writer’s Gym:
Learn how David uses short stories as exercises to challenge his craft, from focusing on action to mastering dialogue, and how these challenges benefit his longer works.
Dialogue and Character Voice:
David reflects on the difficulty of crafting authentic dialogue in novels and shares his thoughts on how strong character voice can elevate the reader's experience.
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Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to explore David Hopkins’s The Dryads Crown and War of the Hounds.

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