Writing Podcast Episode 680: Graci Kim blends Korean myth and fantasy in 'Dreamslinger'

Have you noticed how everything Korean is so hot right now? From Squid Game to KPop Demon Hunters, the world is enamoured. Of course, for bestselling Korean-Kiwi author and AWC graduate Graci Kim, trends had nothing to do with her choice to mix stories from childhood with fantasy in her new novel, Dreamslinger. In this episode, Graci discusses the many experiences and inspirations that led her to this point, her writing process, advice and much more! 00:00 Welcome 03:29 Writing tip: Reread a book you hated 07:02 WIN!: We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat by Syou Ishida 09:01 Word of the week: ‘Pantechnicon’ 10:40 The world of words: ‘Practice vs Practise’ 12:38 Writer in residence: Graci Kim 13:30 Graci’s fascinating pre-writing lives 21:07 Her relationship with writing over the years 22:59 Rediscovering childhood stories and purpose 25:40 Embracing her Korean name and heritage 27:19 Graci’s journey into writing YA Fantasy 31:21 Discovering a community through AWC 32:00 The value of the Novel Writing Essentials course 33:54 How Graci went about getting an agent 37:13 Joining ‘Rick Riordan Presents’ 38:54 Introducing her new book, Dreamslinger 40:35 What she did differently in this series. 42:22 Graci’s world-building process 43:33 Fun extras and connecting with fans 48:06 Her writing routine and her creative process 49:50 Advice for aspiring writers 53:23 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.