Lex Out Loud: Writing Science Fiction
Lex Starwalker
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Lex Out Loud is a podcast for writers, readers and all lovers of speculative fiction. I’m writing my third novel, and I’m taking you along for the journey. Whether you’re a writer or game master, or you’re just curious about the creative writing process, this show is for you! I discuss my writing process, and I share the insights I learn, as my experience grows.
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S7E103 Comparing the Culture's Contact with the Prime Directive from Star Trek | LOL 103
In this episode I compare and contrast the Culture’s Contact organization with the Federation from Star Trek. Specifically, I look at how Contact approaches other, less advanced civilizations and…
S7E102 I Finished the First Draft! | LOL 102
It’s been a while since the last episode, so I bring you up to speed on what’s going in my life. I’m moving, and it sucks. I’m living in an Airbnb, which also sucks. But good news, I finished my…
S6E101 Technology of The Culture | LOL 101
Today we explore the technology of the Culture, especially its sentient AIs. We examine the reasons true AI might not be possible and decide whether those ideas seem likely to be true. We also look…
S6E100 Economics of The Culture | LOL 100
I return to my discussion of The Culture setting and explore the Culture’s economic systems. This leads to a discussion of our current day economics systems and government corruption. How do we move…
S6E99 The Culture's Origins & Government | LOL 099
I return to my discussion of The Culture setting and explore the Culture’s origins and its structure of government, such as it is. I also touch on why galactic empires are impractical, unlikely, and…
S6E98 AI Characters & Their Role in Science Fiction | LOL 098
This week I share an amazing lecture Martha Wells gave on AI characters in science fiction stories. Quite often these stories involve the enslavement of sentient beings. She gives us a lot of food…
S6E97 A New Voyage Begins | LOL 097
This week I talk a bit about the Foundation and Murderbot TV adaptations. I give a quick update on my novel, Critical Balance, which is coming out. I also explain why I haven’t been able to share the…
S6E96 Publishing Your Novel on Amazon with Kindle Direct | LOL 096
Today I discuss why I decided to publish my book on Amazon through Kindle Direct Publishing. I share how the whole process works and what I’ve learned so far. I also talk about why I finally decided…
S6E95 Self-Publishing Your Novel | LOL 095
Today I discuss some of how independently publishing works and compare and contrast to the discussion on traditional publishing from the last episode. I share why I think independently publishing…
S6E94 Independent Versus Traditional Publishing | LOL 094
I’ve started a few different novels, and I’ve hit some snags. I’ve had a couple new novel ideas as well. I share the ideas with you, my progress, and my thoughts about which of these books I’m going…
S5E93 Juggling Novel Ideas | LOL 093
I’ve started a few different novels, and I’ve hit some snags. I’ve had a couple new novel ideas as well. I share the ideas with you, my progress, and my thoughts about which of these books I’m going…
S5E92 Hiring an Editor | LOL 092
Today I return to the show after being completely demoralized by my experience hiring a “professional” editor for my novel Critical Balance. It was a terrible experience. I got conned, lost a lot of…
S5E91 My Writing Club, Dyson Swarms & Space Trains | LOL 091
This week I talk about a science-fiction writing club I’m starting in my home town. I also talk a bit about the ongoing revision process for Critical Balance and a couple story ideas I’m working on…
S5E90 Story Sketch | LOL 090
This week I share a method I’ve come up with to help me write every day that I’m calling a story sketch. It’s also a great way to practice as a writer, experiment, and try out new techniques. I also…
S4E89 Writing vs. Storytelling | LOL 089
This week I discuss the differences between writing and storytelling. If you’re like me, you may have spent a lot of time and energy focusing on your writing while giving little thought to the art of…
S4E88 Character Flaws, Problems & Misbeliefs | LOL 088
This week I catch you up to what I’ve been doing writing-wise. I discuss protagonist flaws and problems. I also explore the limitations I’ve found in the misbelief concept. I think these limitations…
S4E87 Pathnotes from a Writing Conference | LOL 087
This week I share some of what I learned at a local writing conference I attended recently. I also share some decent writing craft books I’ve discovered that I’ll likely be talking some more about in…
S4E86 Considering Independent Publishing | LOL 086
This week I share some of what I’ve learned about independent publishing compared to traditional publishing. I also give some of my thoughts on The Wheel of Time TV show thus far.LinksLex Out Loud is…
S4E85 Thoughts on SpaceX & How Settling Mars Will Really Work | LOL 085
I discuss my thoughts on Starlink, Starship, and the colonization of Mars. Will we really use chemical rockets to get to Mars? Will we ever have cities on the surface of Mars?LinksLex Out Loud is now…
S4E84 The Creative Process & My (Revised) Daily Writing Goal | LOL 084
I discuss what I’ve learned about how the creative process works in the human brain and how I’ve used this to revise and improve my daily writing goal. I also talk a bit about the nested cylinders of…
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