How do you choose the perfect rural home—especially when the stakes are fictional but the realism matters? This episode is a goldmine for fiction writers crafting off-grid, survivalist, or post-apocalyptic settings. We break down the gritty essentials: building materials, natural disaster risks, wildlife encounters, food sources from game fish to foraged greens, and how to scout the ideal garden spot. Plus, we dive into trade routes, terrain advantages, and defense strategies your characters ...
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How do you choose the perfect rural home—especially when the stakes are fictional but the realism matters? This episode is a goldmine for fiction writers crafting off-grid, survivalist, or post-apocalyptic settings. We break down the gritty essentials: building materials, natural disaster risks, wildlife encounters, food sources from game fish to foraged greens, and how to scout the ideal garden spot. Plus, we dive into trade routes, terrain advantages, and defense strategies your characters ...
5 Well-Intended But Misleading Survival Advice Every Writer Should Know
Writing Rural With Alley
12 minutes
8 months ago
5 Well-Intended But Misleading Survival Advice Every Writer Should Know
Welcome to another insightful episode of Writing Rural With Alley! In this episode we uncover common survival tips that could mislead your fictional characters into danger. Join us as we delve into five misguided survival advice: Don’t Eat Insects - Discover why this advice could deprive your characters of a vital food source. Finding a River Means You Found Help - Learn the risks of relying on rivers as a guarantee for rescue. Following a River Always Leads to Safety - Understand why this ad...
Writing Rural With Alley
How do you choose the perfect rural home—especially when the stakes are fictional but the realism matters? This episode is a goldmine for fiction writers crafting off-grid, survivalist, or post-apocalyptic settings. We break down the gritty essentials: building materials, natural disaster risks, wildlife encounters, food sources from game fish to foraged greens, and how to scout the ideal garden spot. Plus, we dive into trade routes, terrain advantages, and defense strategies your characters ...
