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DEEP CUTS Episode 87: How Much Backstory Do Authors Need?
Backstory—the story stuff happens before the stuff that happens in the story. How much do authors need to make a great tale? Do you need a fully fleshed-out world before you write the first sentence, or can you wing it? Scott Sigler and ARealGirl Herself discuss.
Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment
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By Scott SiglerBackstory—the story stuff happens before the stuff that happens in the story. How much do authors need to make a great tale? Do you need a fully fleshed-out world before you write the first sentence, or can you wing it? Scott Sigler and ARealGirl Herself discuss.
Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment
A good website is part of any backstory. Our GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG saves 99% on any new domain registration.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices