This week, author Talia Carner returns to the Story Works Round Table to discuss her sources of inspiration, how the tiniest fact can spark an entire world, how writing and social activism have come together in her life, how stories can be conversation starters for change, and so much more! Part 1 of 2.
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If you haven’t heard our other conversations with Talia, check them out in episodes 123 and 124!
What inspires writers to create a story? How small can that spark of inspiration be? Once you have the inspiration, you must also have the courage to write that story! We talk about how to write your way through a story, with only the destination in mind. And how to correctly use creative license in historical fiction.
What we talked about:
Where do we get our inspiration for our stories? (2:30)
What is Jerusalem Maiden about and where did it’s inspiration come from? (4:52)
It’s not enough to have inspiration, it takes courage! (8:45)
Is Talia aware of her themes in the first composition of her ideas? (11:20)
How do you write about places you don’t know (that exist in real life)? (15:40)
How do you hold tension for a reader? (18:16)
Is Talia, as the writer, excited to get back to writing as she is discovering the story? How does her story surprise her and bring new opportunities? (20:42)
Creative license in historical fiction. (24:40)
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