Best Marie Mullany Podcasts (2024)

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5 steps to create an epic manipulative villain! 18:37

11h ago18:37

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Send us a text Rings of Power Season 2 had an amazing arc for Annatar and Celebrimbor. By analyzing that arc, we can learn a lot about writing a great gaslighting villain. Let's take a look! Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https:…

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Live Edit: Tips on improving your writing. 54:22

8h ago54:22

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they edit another submission. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership for first 250 members!): Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Magicfall: http://magicfallnovel.com/ Get the podcast here: https://releasingyourinnerdragon.buzzsprout.com/ Gi…

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Fantasy Worldbuilding: How to contain the RESTLESS DEAD 19:23

14h ago19:23

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Send us a text It's spooky season! Does your world have ghosts? How do people contain the undead in your cultures? Let's explore some real world strategies and fantasy applications. Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.you…

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Worldbuilding Geography Guide: How to Design Fantasy Worlds and Why the Details Matter 1:04:23

6d ago1:04:23

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss creating the geography of your world. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us fe…

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9 Must-Know Geography Facts for Fantasy Maps 35:15

8d ago35:15

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Send us a text So you're about to draw a map. What geographical features do you REALLY need to know? Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Engage my world building services:…

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Narrative Point of View: Decide Who is Telling Your Story and Why 1:10:13

12d ago1:10:13

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss choosing a point of view voice for your story. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join G…

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From Hero to Villain: Craft a Compelling Character Arc 27:57

15d ago27:57

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Send us a text How to write a great hero to villain falling arc Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds C…

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Give your Fantasy Cultures a Major Arts Upgrade! 25:30

18d ago25:30

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Send us a text Join Marie in discussing how to build arts, sport and games into world building My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Support the show…

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Live Edit: The secret to success is GROUNDING your reader! 1:10:28

19d ago1:10:28

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…

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Create Scenes that Hook Readers - Anatomy of a Must Read 23:25

22d ago23:25

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Send us a text How long should a chapter be? What should go into it? How do write scene after scene that keeps a reader reading? Let's dive in into story construction! Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/chann…

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Break the Cardinal Rule: Show Don't Tell Might Be Ruining Your Fiction Writing 58:23

1M ago58:23

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss when to tell and not show. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us feedback at r…

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5 Benefits of Good vs Evil: Why Binary Narratives Create Great Stories 32:30

1M ago32:30

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Send us a text Binary narratives, stories of good vs evil, can resonate deeply with readers. What are the main advantages of using this kind of narrative device? Let's take a look at 5 advantages of using good vs evil Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/boo…

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Selling Books at Conventions Made EASY 55:22

1M ago55:22

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss what you can expect from selling your books at a convention like ComicCon Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxv…

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How to Write an Immortal Character without Screwing Up 17:23

1M ago17:23

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Send us a text Sometimes, immortals can get out of hand. They can create issues that are hard to deal with a story. Let's talk about ways to deal with those pitfalls. Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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Are Weak Verbs Ruining Your Writing? Make an Impact with Stronger Action Words 54:05

2M ago54:05

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they how to banish weak writing and use the right verb! Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give …

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How to create a custom measurement system in fantasy writing! 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Send us a text Should you create a custom measurement system? What benefit does it offer you as a world builder? And how do you go about it? Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q…

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How to Build Fantasy Governments: Creating Conflict and Depth through Worldbuilding 31:27

2M ago31:27

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Send us a text Join Marie in discussing how to create governments My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Support the show…

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Save the Cat Story Structure: Beat Sheets, Novels, and Screenplays 1:10:26

2M ago1:10:26

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to use save the cat Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us feedback at rele…

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Why YOU should use IMMORTALS in a fantasy world! 24:40

2M ago24:40

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Send us a text Immortals get a bad rap, but honestly they can be very useful indeed to a fantasy writer. Check out the all the themes they unlock and all the plot potential they offer! Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.…

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How to use manipulative characters for great storytelling! 25:54

2M ago25:54

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Send us a text Manipulative characters can contribute to your plot in amazing ways. But how do you create them and what role can they actually play in your plot? Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintime…

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Live Edit: There's a twist at the end 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…

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Asimov vs Avatar: The power of sentient worlds and how to build them 19:08

2M ago19:08

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Send us a text Sentient worlds can be amazing. Let's take a look at how to build and how you can use them in your story! Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds Join the Conversation: https://dis…

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The Journey of a Hero - Crafting a Compelling Story Plot 1:09:20

2M ago1:09:20

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to use the hero's journey. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us feedback …

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Fantasy Worldbuilding: Create the cultures your story needs! 23:35

3M ago23:35

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Send us a text Culture builds characters, but who builds cultures and how can the fantasy world build ensure they're building the right cultures to support their characters' arcs. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world building services: https://ko…

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Live Edit: Working outside your style 56:26

3M ago56:26

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…

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5 Pitfalls of Writing Political Fantasy and how to fix them 34:25

3M ago34:25

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Send us a text Political fantasy is a complicated genre. Avoid these 5 common pitfalls in crafting your fantasy plots and learn how to create a compelling and realistic political world in your fantasy story. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world b…

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Beyond Romance - How to Write Dynamic Non-Romantic Relationships That Give All The Feels 1:11:45

3M ago1:11:45

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to write real non-romantic relationships. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Gi…

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How to create political fantasy using history and myths! 33:30

3M ago33:30

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Send us a text Do you want to create a world that's rife with intrigue? A story that ebbs and flows with the beats of politics? Join me and let's mine the Merovingian history for myth, lore, plot, and characters! Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my wo…

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Unleash the power of symbols in cultural world building! 32:42

3M ago32:42

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Send us a text Join Marie in discussing how to create a cultural symbols My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Referenced Videos: Using currencies in plots: https://you…

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How to use gambling and boardgames in fantasy writing and worldbuilding 12:30

3M ago12:30

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Send us a text Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds Join the Conversation: https://discord.gg/RMVagJDuqbBy Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds

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Best Tips for Mastering the Pacing of Your Novel 1:31:29

3M ago1:31:29

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to pace your story! Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us feedback at rele…

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5 Ways to spice up your magic system using the natural world! 19:17

3M ago19:17

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Send us a text Nature is a potent force in our world. In a fantasy world, it can be even more. It can fuel your magic, provided familiars, and be used to create amazing items. Let's explore nature magic together. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my wo…

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Elevate Your Story by including the Performing Arts in Fantasy Worldbuilding! 11:15

3M ago11:15

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Send us a text Nature is a potent force in our world. In a fantasy world, it can be even more. It can fuel your magic, provided familiars, and be used to create amazing items. Let's explore nature magic together. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my wo…

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How to Tell a Great Story in Three Acts - Story Structure for Authors 1:16:44

3M ago1:16:44

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to use the 3 act structure to your advantage. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…

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Live Edit: Show me, don't tell me 1:07:03

4M ago1:07:03

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…

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The Hidden Rules of Fantasy Culture Worldbuilding! 22:37

4M ago22:37

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Send us a text Join Marie in discussing how to create a cultural framework, ideology and norms. My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Support the show…

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Round two of the publishing game: Who will survive the slush pile? 1:03:44

4M ago1:03:44

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they read first page submissions and say if they would have published them and why they would (or would not have) published them. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time W…

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Mistake Alert: Are You Killing the Tension in Your Stories? Learn How to Fix It! 1:18:47

5M ago1:18:47

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to add tension to your story in any scene. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join G…

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Live Edit: Keep your writing style consistent 1:05:30

5M ago1:05:30

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…

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Transform Your Storytelling: A Day in the Life of Your Characters 35:36

5M ago35:36

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Send us a text Join Marie in discussing how magic and technology affect the daily lives of your characters. Link to the tech calculator: Tech Calculator | Marie Mullany My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com…

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How to End a Book - Ways to End a Story that Will Thrill Your Readers 1:26:50

5M ago1:26:50

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss the resolution of your story. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us feedback a…

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Live Edit: Make sure the story in your head is also on the page 1:28:00

5M ago1:28:00

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…

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How to Write a POV Character's Internal Dialogue and Not Bore Your Readers to Tears 1:12:03

5M ago1:12:03

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss internal dialogue and showing your point of view character's emotions. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0…

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Live Edit: Great premise, but keep the focus on the character 1:24:46

6M ago1:24:46

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…

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Weaving the Family: Kinship, Alliances, and Mobility in Fantasy Cultures 24:35

6M ago24:35

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Send us a text Join Marie in discussing kinship structures, marriage, family alliances and social mobility in fantasy culture world building! My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryH…

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What is the Falling Action of a Story and Why Is It Crucial for Reader Satisfaction? 1:08:19

6M ago1:08:19

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss the falling action of your story, the denouement. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…

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Finding Your Funny Bone: How To Write Prose that Will Make Your Readers LOL 1:12:11

6M ago1:12:11

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss adding humor to stories and why it helps with reader engagement. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHs…

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Live Edit: Don't dump all your worldbuilding upfront 1:13:24

6M ago1:13:24

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…

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Ultimate Guide to Writing a Climax that Satisfies Your Readers 😏 1:11:11

7M ago1:11:11

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss reaching a climatic peak in your story! Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us …

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Hierarchy and Culture in Worldbuilding: Beyond the Crown and the Commoner 21:53

7M ago21:53

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Send us a text Get the "How to Create Geography" Chapter here: https://ko-fi.com/s/9cb569bddf Join Marie in discussing how to build cultures by starting with the status and hierarchy that defines the cultures. My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the…

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