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177. Monsters and Humanity in Fiction with Surekha Davies

How To Write the Future podcast, episode 177 “It all started with too much Star Trek, although you could say that that's a lie because there is never too much Star Trek.” - Surekha Davies In the latest How To Write the Future podcast, titled “Monsters and Humanity in Fiction with Surekha Davies,” host Beth Barany talks to science and art historian, monster consultant, and author, Surekha Davies. Together they discuss why understanding monsters matters, how they function as boundary-markers for humanity, and how writer’s can apply an historian’s perspective on monsters to deepen their storytelling. About the How To Write the Future podcast The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers. This podcast is for readers, too, if you’re at all curious about the future of humanity. This podcast is for you if you have questions like: How do I create a believable world for my science fiction story? How do I figure out what's not working if my story feels flat? How do I make my story more interesting and alive? FULL EPISODE PLAYLIST HERE:    • How To Write the Future Podcast - Tips for...   READ THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2025/... RESOURCES FOR CREATIVE WRITING PROFESSIONALS - BUILD YOUR BUSINESS SERVING WRITERS Sign up to be notified when our training opens and get a short Creative Business Style Quiz to help you create success. https://bethbarany.com/apprenticeship/ Support our work for creatives! Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/bethbarany GET HELP WITH YOUR WORLD BUILDING - START HERE Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world... GET SOME FREE WRITING COACHING LIVE ON THE PODCAST Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story... GET SUPPORT FOR YOUR FICTION WRITING BY A NOVELIST AND WRITING TEACHER AND COACH Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/disco... ABOUT BETH BARANY Beth Barany teaches science fiction and fantasy novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor. She’s an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist and runs the podcast, “How To Write The Future.” ✅ Like the work we do? Tip us! https://ko-fi.com/bethbarany Learn more about Beth Barany at these sites: Author site: http://author.bethbarany.com/ Coaching site: http://bethbarany.com/ School of Fiction: http://baranyschooloffiction.com/ Writer's Fun Zone: http://www.writersfunzone.com/blog/ CONNECT Contact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podca... Email: [email protected] LinkedIn:   / bethbarany   IG:   / bethbarany   TT:   / bethbarany   FB:   / bethbarany   X:   / bethbarany   CREDITS EDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA (Refer-a-Friend link) MUSIC CREDITS : Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/fuzz-buzz License code: UMMKDRL02DFGKJ0L. “Fuzz buzz” by Soundroll. Commercial license: https://musicvine.com/track/soundroll.... DISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_... (Refer-a-Friend link) SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany SHOW CO-PRODUCTION + NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade c. 2025 BETH BARANY