Amplify Your Writing with Action, Humor, & Mental Health

Need help writing stories that are as emotionally deep as they are action-packed? In this episode, Janeen and A.C. Williams explore how to bring humor, mental health, and character growth into the heat of sci-fi and fantasy plots. They offer practical tips for authors who want to write with more heart, without losing momentum or reader engagement. Plus, they break down what the Marvel movie Thunderbolts teaches us about group dynamics, healing from trauma in a group, and ensemble casts.

Key Topics Covered:

* Using worldbuilding as a metaphor for internal battles

* Blending genres and finding the right reader expectations

* Tips for writing humor that supports (not undercuts) emotional arcs

* What you can take from the big screen and apply to your novel

Plus, there is some gushing over Thunderbolts (because it is an awesome movie).Prefer to read? Click the transcript button on the Substack page - you can read straight through or use the transcript to skip around on the video.

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