Sacrifices, Alignment, and Character Autonomy

Host Joy Notoma speaks to novelist and short story writer, NK Iguh, on the way multiple creative projects sustain each other and more. 

 

We explore the following questions:  

• How do you manage working on multiple book length projects at once? 
• How do you make sure that the way you spend your time is aligned with your purpose? 
• What is character autonomy and what does it have to do with alignment? 

 

This episode demonstrates the power of communal wisdom, a core value of the podcast. 

 

NK introduced Joy to the concept of character autonomy and participants helped to explain why it’s important. 

 

To connect with NK Iguh, visit their website and follow them on social media on Instagram @kayigloo.

 

Show Notes

 

On character autonomy: 

Do Your Characters Take On a Mind of Their Own?

How Do Some Authors “Lose Control” of Their Characters?

How Autonomous Are Your Fictional Characters?

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Monique Truong, official website of author who N.K. calls their literary foremother.

Thank you to participants Darlene Eliot, Shinelle Espaillat, and Eva Sherman. Special thanks to the one and only Mat “Mat Mat” Poirot for editing and production help and for our lovely logo design.