The conversation covers the rise of the LitRPG community, the impact of audiobooks on reading habits, the writing process, and efficiency in writing. It also delves into LitRPG conventions, fan engagement, and the role of dictation in the writing process. The conversation covers a range of topics including mental health, diversity in readership, representation in books, writing process, character progression in fantasy, and upcoming projects and events. The discussion also delves into the balance between story and system in litRPG writing, the impact of empathy training through reading, and the significance of character progression in the genre.

Takeaways

• LitRPG community has seen significant growth and engagement over the years.
• Audiobooks have had a substantial impact on reading habits and have influenced the writing process. Protecting mental health is crucial
• Diversity and representation in books are important for readership and the genre

Chapters

• 00:00 The Rise of LitRPG Community
• 02:59 LitRPG Conventions and Fan Engagement
• 06:23 The Writing Process and Audiobook Narration
• 13:25 The Impact of Audiobooks on Reading Habits
• 19:26 The Role of Dictation in Writing Process
• 25:08 Efficiency in Writing Process
• 28:35 Protecting Mental Health
• 29:22 Excitement in the Genre
• 30:26 Diversity in Readership
• 32:00 Representation in Books
• 33:41 Empathy Training through Reading
• 34:11 New Series: Sovereign Sight
• 35:04 Different Universe, Same Author
• 36:26 Writing Process and Inspiration
• 37:06 The Mountain Story
• 38:56 Unhinged Questions from the Internet
• 45:43 Balancing Story and System
• 48:14 Reading and Writing in the Genre
• 51:36 Character Progression in Fantasy
• 55:11 Upcoming Projects and Events