EP 206: Are you writing for escapism? Tips for not letting that show

<p>Today, host Fortunus Games and co-host R.N. Roveleh list 10 tips for determining whether you&#39;re writing for escapism. This is an important topic because I think all of us have struggled to balance escapism and writing. </p> <p><strong>Our 10 tips are:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Does your story have a structure or is it just brainstorming? </li> <li>Is your story structured around a theme or themes?</li> <li>Is your protagonist yourself?</li> <li>Is their love interest idealized?</li> <li>Are you writing only what you know?</li> <li>Are you avoiding topics that need research?</li> <li>Is your writing avoiding subjects that you don&#39;t want to think about? </li> <li>Are you trying to improve your writing?</li> <li>Would you read this book (if the characters/setting were different)?</li> <li>Think carefully: what is your main goal when you write?</li> </ol> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortunus-games/message