These are from the writer’s conference of life the universe and everything. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. This is a panel about putting examples of fine arts into literature. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.

• The trick to make a new fresh story is by the details.
• Involve the full range of experiences in our fiction. The portrait of Dorian gray show the evolution of a character
• Harper Hall trilogy: coming of age story about music. Music is essential to the story. The obstacle in her not accepting her mundane role in the hold.
• Fire lizards use music to communicate
• Lloyd Beiggle jr. added music as part of his book. Still small voice of trumpets to serve the main story plot.
• You can’t give people cultures just as you can’t give them legitimacy
• We can add depth to scenes if we have life experiences we can tap into.
• Need to include fine arts in our lives and writing.
• Modesitt Jr. uses cultures. One story involves planet-sized artifacts. Ends up being a sculpture.
• Books show how character opinions and training influence their response to the culture they interact with.
• The great arch occurs when an author puts their soul for all to see.
• The soprano Sorceress: music source of magic.
• In the book, Princess of we fallen, knitting is part of the world
• Dragon’s slipper: art form as less common skill.
• Citizens of the galaxy: Heinlein.
• The Tolkien;  Created an Elephant creature
• Music can be understood between cultures.

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