Listen "94. Tropes for Fiction Writing with Jennifer Hilt"
Episode Synopsis
“I'm trying to be creative and original and all that and so I was like, thinking, yes, but how come we need to have these words in common in order to build a story?” -- Jennifer HiltIn this episode of How To Write the Future, podcast host Beth Barany talks with USA Today Bestselling author of The Trope Thesaurus, Horror Trope Thesaurus, and Trope Thesaurus Romance, Jennifer Hilt. Together they delve into the how, why, and when to use tropes, plus discuss using them to help build your story.ABOUT JENNIFER HILTJennifer Hilt is a USA Today Bestselling author of The Trope Thesaurus, Horror Trope Thesaurus, and Trope Thesaurus Romance. Her most recent project, Trope Thesaurus Fantasy and Science Fiction ran a successful Kickstarter campaign. She has written twenty-four books across four pen names plus her urban fantasy series: The Undead Detective.With degrees in linguistics and literature, Jennifer loves talking about story development. She also collects dictionaries in unfamiliar languages, binges scandi-noir series, and shouts out tropes from the comfort of her couch.Get your FREE copy of 5 Trope Lists to Develop Your Story: https://BookHip.com/HXAHDSCConnect with JenniferWebsite: www.jenniferhilt.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/authorjenniferhilt/X: https://twitter.com/jenehiltYT: https://www.youtube.com/@TropeTalkRESOURCESFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/Start (or Finish!) Your Novel 1-1 Mentorship Program https://bethbarany.com/start-your-novel-1-1-coaching/Henrietta The Dragon Slayer series and film http://henriettathedragonslayer.com/— Kickstarter campaign happening now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorbethbarany/henrietta-the-dragon-slayer-filmQuestions? Comments? Send us a text!--- For fiction writers! You've finished your first draft! Congrats! Now what? Are you ready to edit your novel? If you're not sure, then get this checklist and video series and find out! => https://bethbarany.com/htwtfreadytoedit Want to be interviewed on the podcast?Email us! CONNECT WITH BETH via email via LinkedIn CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT (Affiliate link)MUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465
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