How To Write the Future podcast, episode 144
“I think it’s really important that we read books and reread authors who aren’t similar to us, who are very different from us culturally, come from different backgrounds, different parts of the world.”
In this How To Write the Future episode, host Beth Barany explains in detail why you need to read the “Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor,” plus why she believes readers need to explore books that are different to our own cultures and backgrounds. Beth invites listeners to share their favorite authors, including a sneak peek a topic for a future episode.
Note: The audio-only version has long pauses where I show the book covers. Go to the YouTube version to see Okorafor’s beautiful covers.
The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers.
This podcast is for readers too if you’re at all curious about the future of humanity.
This podcast is for you if you have questions like:
– How do I create a believable world for my science fiction story?
– How do I figure out what’s not working if my story feels flat?
– How do I make my story more interesting and alive?
FULL EPISODE PLAYLIST HERE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFt3x70-_d9Kywxz7uK1dvLmyKjJDi99C&si=043TOekvPzMpX-CN
READ THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2025/03/17/african-heritage-meets-interstellar-travel-why-nnedi-okorafors-binti-trilogy-is-essential-afrofuturism/
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ABOUT BETH BARANY
Beth Barany teaches science fiction and fantasy novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor. She’s an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist and runs the podcast, “How To Write The Future.”
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CREDITS
EDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA (Refer-a-Friend link)
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SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
SHOW CO-PRODUCTION + NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
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