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“ I really recommend you write your book anyway. Let it be as messy and chaotic as first drafts are.” - Beth Barany
Hooking a reader in at the beginning without overwhelming them with information is essential, which is why in this How To Write the Future podcast episode, “World-Building Without Information Dumping” host Beth Barany breaks down how to draw your reader in by starting with your main character’s perspective, introducing key elements and essential details gradually.
MORE RESOURCES
3 Powerful Techniques to Weave Backstory Into Your Novel by Beth Barany
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2024/12/12/3-powerful-techniques-to-weave-backstory-into-your-novel/
Where to insert backstory (Q&A)
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2024/08/12/where-to-insert-backstory-qa/
Search Result Resources on Writers Fun Zone
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/?s=podcast+world+building
Decode The Obsidian Tower’s Setting
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2026/01/12/decode-the-obsidian-towers-setting/
Support our work for creatives!
Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/bethbarany
GET HELP WITH YOUR WORLD BUILDING - START HERE
Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/
c. 2026 BETH BARANY
https://bethbarany.com/
Questions? Comments? Send us a text!
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For fiction writers! You've finished your first draft! Congrats! Now what? Are you ready to edit your novel? If you're not sure, then get this checklist and video series and find out! => https://bethbarany.com/htwtfreadytoedit
Want to be interviewed on the podcast?
Email us!
CONNECT WITH BETH
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EDITED WITH DESCRIPT (Affiliate link)
MUSIC: Uppbeat.io
DISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465
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“ I really recommend you write your book anyway. Let it be as messy and chaotic as first drafts are.” - Beth Barany
Hooking a reader in at the beginning without overwhelming them with information is essential, which is why in this How To Write the Future podcast episode, “World-Building Without Information Dumping” host Beth Barany breaks down how to draw your reader in by starting with your main character’s perspective, introducing key elements and essential details gradually.
MORE RESOURCES
3 Powerful Techniques to Weave Backstory Into Your Novel by Beth Barany
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2024/12/12/3-powerful-techniques-to-weave-backstory-into-your-novel/
Where to insert backstory (Q&A)
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2024/08/12/where-to-insert-backstory-qa/
Search Result Resources on Writers Fun Zone
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/?s=podcast+world+building
Decode The Obsidian Tower’s Setting
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2026/01/12/decode-the-obsidian-towers-setting/
Support our work for creatives!
Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/bethbarany
GET HELP WITH YOUR WORLD BUILDING - START HERE
Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/
c. 2026 BETH BARANY
https://bethbarany.com/
Questions? Comments? Send us a text!
---
For fiction writers! You've finished your first draft! Congrats! Now what? Are you ready to edit your novel? If you're not sure, then get this checklist and video series and find out! => https://bethbarany.com/htwtfreadytoedit
Want to be interviewed on the podcast?
Email us!
CONNECT WITH BETH
CREDITS
EDITED WITH DESCRIPT (Affiliate link)
MUSIC: Uppbeat.io
DISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

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