Listen "SWRT 311 | Flying Pirates (& Speculative Fiction) with Sarah Branson"
Episode Synopsis
Discover how Sarah Branson blends her experiences as a midwife and science teacher into her speculative fiction series featuring a flying pirate protagonist. Join us for a deep dive into world-building and character development on this week's Story Works Round table."When you have a protagonist that lives in your head, who is armed and is a pirate, you do whatever she says." - Sarah BransonJoin Alida on December 9th for a virtual author event, A Stone's Throw. Register at https://wordessential.com/events/a-stones-throw/Get Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils and stay up to date on book launches, special offers, and more at booksandpencils.substack.com Are you ready to get more out of your writing, grow your writing skills, and get that book written? Do you want community, feedback, and the mentoring of an expert story craft coach? Check out group coaching for novelists and memoirists. A new session is beginning soon. Get details & schedule your free discovery call today at www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Are you ready to work with a developmental editor or writing coach? Alida works with fiction and nonfiction writers on all kinds of writing projects. Email or schedule a discovery call. www.wordessential.com. Show notes, links, & more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com.Visit WordEssential.com and book a discovery call today!Visit WordEssential.com/fictioncoaching to get the details and sign up today!Get book, workshop, & coaching news first + thoughts on writing & the writing life at A Room Full of Books & Pencils.
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