#141. How To Create Believable Monsters With Randy Ellefson

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“The object itself didn't cause the conflict. The person who made the choice with the object caused the conflict.” - Randy Ellefson
In today’s episode, we’re going to cover something really fun—how to create believable monsters. And I have a special guest joining me today—someone that knows way more about creating monsters than I do. His name is Randy Ellefson, and he is the author of The Art of World Building. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[03:48] Randy gives us his definition of a monster, what physical or physiological deformities they may have, and whether they are sentient beings.
[16:05] Randy breaks down the three types of monsters: accidental monsters, monsters by design, and monsters by evolution.
[28:42] Is it more effective to compel readers to keep reading despite knowing the outcome, or to cultivate curiosity that propels the audience to move forward?
[29:15] Randy shares common monster motivations, including a popular one that may lack credibility.
[50:47] The idea of exploring diverse topics and genres can expose writers to new ideas and provide fresh perspectives, even for writers not typically inclined towards fantasy, sci-fi, or historical fiction.
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1. Creating Believable Monsters (00:00:00)

2. Defining Monsters and Creatures in Literature (00:03:47)

3. Monsters and Species in Sci-Fi (00:15:05)

4. Exploring Monster Motivations in Writing (00:27:16)

5. Monster vs. Creature (00:38:16)

6. Monsters and World Building Discussion (00:43:45)

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