Best Why We Write Fantasy Podcasts (2024)

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Author Talk: Dan Simmons 56:59

4d ago56:59

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Today we’ve got some book recommendations for you. Join James and Phoenix as they delve into the writing styles of Dan “the man” Simmons (Phoenix added “the man,” so don’t worry if Dan doesn’t respond to that if you call out to him). We’ll get into his mastery of genre, the scope of his voice, and the interesting author lineage of influence behind …

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68. Prioritizing your passion: Writing while parenting 28:49

4d ago28:49

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Do you ever feel like you're drowning under the pressure to be a perfect parent, spouse, and—on top of that—a creative writer? In today’s episode, host Erin P.T. Canning and fellow Fantasy Author Michelle Summers share their experiences and strategies for balancing writing with family life. Through this conversation, listeners will discover how Mic…

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108. Interview with Michael Kilman, Co-Author of Build Better Worlds, part 1 of 2 11:21

5d ago11:21

11:21

“I think if you're writing truthfully, because that's what we're trying to do a lot of times as author, telling a good story, but being honest in our writing and in terms of the human experience, I think it really helps to have some sort of guidepost for how do we build these human experiences?” -- Michael Kilman Following on from the mini series w…

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107. The Name of the Game is Change 8:24

13d ago8:24

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“I want to encourage you to have it rooted in heart. In fact, I bet you, it already is. What you care about is what you're writing about. So, Where is the heart in your work?” In “The Name of the Game is Change” episode, novelist and podcaster, Beth Barany, reflects on her two-year anniversary of How To Write the Future podcast and shares what she …

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Book | Conspiracy Ignited | A Conversation With Author Raymond Paul Johnson | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli 36:02

18d ago36:02

36:02

Guest: Raymond Paul Johnson, Novelist On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-paul-johnnson-author-attorney/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/RPJohnsonBooks On Website | https://RaymondPaulJohnson.com On Facebook | https://www.Facebook.com/RaymondPaulJohnsonThrillerWriter On Instagram | https://www.Instagram.com/raymondpauljohnson_author …

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Overcoming Tourette's Syndrome to Write an Epic Fantasy Trilogy | Kristof Morrow | TWG S2 E22 28:19

18d ago28:19

28:19

WARNING: Due to Tourette's Syndrome, this file was not edited, so you could hear the frustration of connecting with someone with this condition. It is a co-morbid condition with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Mr. Morrow does not use profanity, which is sometimes associated with this disorder. Mr. Morrow shares his remarkable journey of overcom…

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Reading and Writing Horror: one-on-one with James and Alex 37:49

19d ago37:49

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As two of the resident horror writers of the group, Alex and James get together to discuss all parts of the genre: what makes it tick, how to structure it and how masters of the genre do what they do. And you better believe we reference Stephen King! STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 6 TODAY, 96 TOTAL Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ …

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Owning Your Writing Career with Tomi Adeyemi - Children of Anguish and Anarchy - The Legacy of Orisha 54:22

19d ago54:22

54:22

Marissa chats with award-winning author of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE, Tomi Adeyemi, about her new third book in the Legacy of Orisha series, CHILDREN OF ANGUISH AND ANARCHY. Also discussed in this episode: the inspiration for Tomi creating The Writer’s Roadmap courses for writers, feeling like you’re finally a career writer, transitioning from a l…

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106. Books to films: Why the Switch 11:26

20d ago11:26

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“Humans have been shaping culture from the very beginning. And we are obviously continuing to do so even today. And. I really believe that through the stories we tell ourselves, through the stories we tell each other through our art and all the mediums of art, we're actually impacting what is possible for the human race, for human culture, and in a…

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How Horses Motivate and Improve Student Writing | Cindy Frederick-Fulton | TWG S2 E22 31:49

25d ago31:49

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Join Cheri Dotterer as she interviews Cindy Frederick-Fulton, an occupational therapy assistant, hippotherapy practitioner, and farm owner, about her unique approach to helping students with writing challenges. Cindy shares her inspiring story of combining her diverse passions to create a virtual learning program that uses horses to motivate and im…

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Genre Deep Dive: Dystopian Literature 1:00:25

26d ago1:00:25

1:00:25

“The Spider hears everything through all its jangling threads.” Sarah dropped her rolled, diluted tobacco ration to the ground and pressed it into the soil with the ball of her foot, as though the ever-watching Omni-Mayor were right there under her shoe. “That’s no reason to give up hope,” I said, not even believing my own words. “Who said anything…

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Why We Love Heists and the Benefits of Co-Writing - Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka - Heiress Takes All 46:26

26d ago46:26

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Marissa chats with the husband-and-wife writing team of Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka about their latest YA adventure heist novel, HEIRESS TAKES ALL. Also discussed in this episode: the process of cowriting and the division of labor that resembles a marriage, carefully and consciously casting a heist book’s ensemble of characters, bene…

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105. Your Creativity vs. ChatGPT 9:31

27d ago9:31

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“All this to say, exercise your creativity. Find ways to put disparate things that don't normally go together, put them together and see what happens. Ask yourself: "What if...?" Such a powerful question. Every day find ways to learn something new, do something new, go someplace new.” In “Your Creativity vs. ChatGPT” How To Write the Future podcast…

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Absolute Prose Highlights: How to Break a Story 1:08:16

1M ago1:08:16

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Some lovely new discussions are on the horizon as the team has been quite busy off in the writing world. In the time being, Phoenix has selected one of his favourite episodes; if you're in the early drafting stages or the developmental stage of your manuscript, this is definitely worth a listen. Why can't we just give our character a magic wand and…

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TWG S2 E20: 3 Simple Solutions to Authentic Communication with Billy 16:36

1M ago16:36

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Communication is the cornerstone of any relationship, but its significance is magnified in the parent-child dynamic. In this conversation, Billy Ivanova emphasizes that effective communication is not just about talking; it’s about listening, understanding, and connecting on a deeper level. ***********************************************************…

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Ask Me Anything! Marissa Meyer Talks Writing, Books, Life, and More for our 200th Episode Celebration! 1:06:37

1M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

In this 200th (!) episode of The Happy Writer Podcast, Marissa (with some help from Joanne) answers many of your burning questions. Topics discussed: dealing with burnout, crafting three-dimensional characters, writing to trends, co-writing, balancing writing with parenting, and so much more. Also included: much-anticipated updates on TLC productio…

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104. Upcoming Writerly Events, June 2024 7:25

1M ago7:25

7:25

“I will invite you to bring all the parts of you into creating an author marketing goal or goals. And a plan, a plan that is doable, sustainable, and oh my gosh, fun.” In this episode, “Upcoming Writerly Events, June 2024” How To Write The Future podcast host, Beth Barany, shares with listeners the online events she’s taking part in this month, Jun…

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Absolute Prose Highlights: All Storytelling is Wrestling 1:27:51

1M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

We're back with another Absolute Prose classic episode: Ally's sensational "All Storytelling is Wrestling" ep! WrestleMania 39 was on the horizon, and the producers here at Precipice Fiction Inc. felt it was time to unleash Ally's true form on the world. A writer behind the keyboard, a slayer in the analysis of storytelling tools used in the WWE, A…

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Contemporary Challenges and "Unlikeable" Protagonists - Alexene Farol Follmuth - Twelfth Knight 44:05

1M ago44:05

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Marissa chats with Alexene Farol Follmuth about her latest contemporary coming-of-age YA romance, TWELFTH KNIGHT. Also discussed: some of the differences between self and traditional publishing and how the two can come together in a career, crafting the ‘unlikeable female character’, using Shakespeare for source material, structuring a romance diff…

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103. Economics: More Than Money and Markets (Build Better Worlds, 4 of 4) 14:13

1M ago14:13

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“My point here is I want to encourage you that even if you don't see anybody else crafting the kind of story, or living the kind of life that you are, that number one, you're actually not alone because all artists are trying to do that. Uh, or those of us who are on the edge. Uh, a cutting edge. And, it's important, the work you're doing, so please…

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TWG S2 E19: Reading Games, not flashcards | Jacquelyn Davis 40:40

2M ago40:40

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In this episode of The Writing Glitch, I speak with Jacqueline Davies, the founder of Clever Noodle, a company that creates games aligned with the science of reading. We discuss the importance of evidence-based reading instruction, the role of games in literacy development, and the challenges of addressing the literacy crisis in our schools. Jacque…

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Writing Techniques 43:27

2M ago43:27

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James, Matan and Alex sit down to answer the the question what are their favourite techniques - both to read and to write. Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ ============================================= This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we fe…

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Co-Writing Fantasy and Having Fun With It - Tessa Gratton - Chaos & Flame / Blood & Fury Duology 44:29

2M ago44:29

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Marissa chats with Tessa Gratton about her new YA fantasy, BLOOD & FURY, the sequel to CHAOS & FLAME, co-written with Justina Ireland. Also discussed: building social justice and important topics into fantasy while also making a book fun, how working on different projects concurrently can be both challenging and inspiring, creating inspiration list…

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102. The Sacred: Religion and Mysticism (Build Better Worlds, 3 of 4) 12:25

2M ago12:25

12:25

“So how does religion or mysticism fit into your story and how can you make it complex and nuanced and not homogeneous, which is the authors here say is one of the biggest problems they see in people's fictional worlds.” In this episode, “The Sacred: Religion and Mysticism (Build Better Worlds, 3 of 4),” podcast host of How To Write The Future, Bet…

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Transcending Boundaries in Storytelling: The Art Of Translation | A conversation with Alex Shvartsman | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli 40:18

2M ago40:18

40:18

Guest: Alex Shvartsman, Translator and writer On LinkedIn | https://www.alexshvartsman.com On Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/AShvartsman Website | https://alexshvartsman.com On Facebook | https://facebook.com/shvartsman.alex _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Soc…

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Outline Your Novel! Tips, Tricks, and Encouragement with Save the Cat! Writes a Novel's Jessica Brody 55:00

2M ago55:00

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Marissa chats again with Jessica Brody, author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel about her popular craft books and how she adapted the original Save the Cat screenplay book’s components for novel-writing. Also discussed in this craft-focused episode: how even pantsers can benefit from outlining tips, how h…

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101. Myth, Imagined Past, and Cultural Purity in Fiction (Build Better Worlds, 2 of 4) 10:34

2M ago10:34

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“So I lived in France. After the meal, we would have cheese for dessert. That was a common dessert. And when I was in the country, outside of Paris in the Dijon area, dessert was pears and cheese. That was like, oh, the best dessert to be paired with the venison that we had. So of course the French are very keen on pairing their desserts and their …

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The Birth of the Cyber Coffee Hour Podcast | Beyond the Hoodie: Defining Cybersecurity with Humanity and Diverse Journeys | A Conversation With Dr. Joseph James Burt-Miller Jr. | Audio Signals Podcast ... 40:00

2M ago40:00

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Guest: Dr. Joseph James Burt-Miller Jr., Co-Host, Cyber Coffee Hour & Division Chief, National Security Agency On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjjbmj/ _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www…

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Film and Multi-media Madness: Precipice Interview with Alexandria Burnham 56:19

2M ago56:19

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Hot take time! Get ready for your exclusive guided tour through Ally’s career as a writer, what got her started, what she’s up to, and what’s coming next. For anyone pursuing a career in film or finding an identity as a multi-media writer, you’re sure to find some excellent nuggets in this one. STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 0 TODAY, 90 TOTAL Cont…

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TWG S2 E18: 3 Notetaking Strategies for students with Learning Disabilities with Ashton Rosenhiser 43:58

2M ago43:58

43:58

In this episode of The Writing Glitch podcast, host Cheri Dotterer welcomes Ashton Rosenhiser, a passionate visual note-taker from Nova Scotia, Canada. Ashton shares her journey of combining creativity with effective communication through her Minds Eye Creative Consulting venture. Tune in to discover practical visual note-taking strategies that can…

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Book | Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life | A Conversation With Author Jeff Wetzler | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

Guest: Jeff Wetzler, Author & Co-Founder, Transcend Education On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wetzler-9ba3824/ _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podca…

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Arthurian Legend and Graphic Novel Retellings with Isabel Greenberg - Young Hag and the Witches' Quest 48:43

2M ago48:43

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Marissa chats with Isabel Greenberg about her new Arthurian fantasy graphic novel, YOUNG HAG AND THE WITCHES’ QUEST. Also discussed in this episode: the freedom of creating a first project without the expectation that it will be read, the challenges and allure of retellings and Arthurian legends, the process of creating and revising a graphic novel…

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100. What is Cultural Context? (Build Better Worlds, 1 of 4) 12:30

2M ago12:30

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“Assumptions are great. What are our conscious and subconscious assumptions of the culture?” In this episode of How To Write the Future, podcast host Beth Barany celebrates her 100th episode with a special thanks to listeners and then dives into a discussion of the book Build Better Worlds by Michael Kilman and Kyra Wellstrom, with a focus on the i…

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Books That Blew Our Minds 54:55

2M ago54:55

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Have you ever read a book that completely rocked the axis on which you read and consider literature? Well, here's four of them! Today, Alex, Paddy, James and Matan recount four books that have changed them as readers and writers. Please be aware there are significant spoilers for the following books: Never Let Me Go - Kasuo Ishagura The Girl With A…

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Time Travel Plotlines and How We Get Ideas with Kekla Magoon - The Secret Library 49:40

2M ago49:40

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Marissa chats with Kekla Magoon about her new middle grade time travel fantasy, THE SECRET LIBRARY. Also discussed in this episode: How secrets can take many forms (goats!), writing stories non-linearly, how creating a timeline can help catch inconsistencies and track continuity, how sometimes you need to write the whole book to feel confident enou…

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99. World Building with Andrew Zimba 21:04

2M ago21:04

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“When it comes to telling a story or crafting or condensing it into a book or a film, what kind of story do you want to tell? And I think that first question is, do I wanna tell an allegorical tale? Or what I'll call a world building tale, just for simplicity between the two.” -- Andrew Zimba In “World Building with Andrew Zimba,” How To Write the …

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WoT Show Season 2: Episode 8 27:19

2M ago27:19

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Everything is going down at Falme! The Whitecloaks attack! Elayne and Nynaeve launch their rescue attempt of Egwene! Mat summons the Heroes of the Horn! Perrin makes best enemies with Dain Borhold! Oh yeah, and Rand is proclaimed Dragon Reborn by, uh, a giant dragon! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (00:18) - Intro (00:30) - Pre Watch (05:04) - …

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New Podcast | On Cyber & AI | The why, the how, and the vision behind Christina Stokes's New Podcast | A Conversation With Host Christina Stokes | Audio Signals Podcasts With Marco Ciappelli 34:30

2M ago34:30

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Guest: Christina Stokes, Host, On Cyber & AI Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/christina-stokes _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazin…

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Why characters need to fail (before they can soar) 1:13:38

2M ago1:13:38

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Counterintuitive as it may seem, sometimes our protagonists need to fall flat on their face and fail. After all, what's an epic journey without setbacks? In today's episode, Matan, Ally and James examine character failure and why it's often so necessary for an effective story. Join us as we explore the why's and how's of failures, what makes a stor…

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10 Tips for Better Writing-Life Balance with Marissa Meyer 42:11

3M ago42:11

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Marissa shares her top 10 tips for improving your work-life balance. From starting with a focused to-do list, to reframing goal time frames, to the best way to approach multitasking, and so much more, you’re sure to find something helpful in this practical episode. Note: For more writing-specific productivity tips, you can also check out episode 14…

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98. Feminine Sovereignty, Envisioning Positive Futures, and Revolution with Maggie Ostara (part 2) 17:31

3M ago17:31

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“We are the culture makers. And your book, I feel, really invites people into that in such a beautiful way. “ -- Beth Barany In this episode of How To Write the Future, podcast host Beth Barany talks with Amazon bestselling author, Maggie Ostara about the concept of feminine sovereignty, the evolution of sovereignty, and about Thrutopia as a way to…

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WoT Show Season 2: Episode 7 18:32

3M ago18:32

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Rand must escape his captivity from the Amyrlin Seat. So he asks Lanfear for help. She helps by blowing up Cairhien. Then Rand, Moiraine, Lan, and Lanfear all team up to go to Falme. Oh yeah, and Moiraine wasn't really stilled, just shielded, and Rand fixes that. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (00:19) - Intro (00:36) - Pre Watch (05:06) - Post…

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The Hero's Journey 1:08:21

3M ago1:08:21

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Follow the white rabbit. To where is it hippity hoppiting? Through the mono-myth we go, Where all threads are spun. Sorry, I don’t know what came over me just then. Anyway, welcome to Prose & Cons! On today’s episode, Paddy takes James, Alex, and Ally through the Hero’s Journey (name used in a gender-neutral context), the map over which it’s said t…

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TWG S2 E17: Mastering Number Sense: Strategies and Insights with Jonily Zupancic - CEUS optional 35:47

3M ago35:47

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Welcome to another episode of "The Writing Glitch: Hacking Dysgraphia—No Pencil Required." Today, we're diving deep into the world of number sense, focusing on children, especially those facing learning challenges such as dyscalculia. Joining us is Jonily Zupancic, who brings her expert insights into the often misunderstood concept of number sense.…

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New Podcast | Unleashing Innovation through Storytelling: Insights from "What If Instead" Podcast | A Conversation With Hosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman | Audio Signals Podcasts ... 39:59

3M ago39:59

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Guests: Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Co-Host of What If Instead? Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford Miriam Plavin-Masterman, Co-Host of What If Instead? Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman ________…

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Unique Magic Systems & Endearingly Flawed Protagonists - Ana Ellickson - The Vanishing Station 47:15

3M ago47:15

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Marissa chats with Ana Ellickson about her debut YA urban fantasy, THE VANISHING STATION. Also discussed: having the courage to leave an agent even before selling a book, developing complex magic systems and how helpful editors can be for ensuring they work, using locations—known and unknown—as settings for urban fantasy, creating three-dimensional…

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97. Storytelling to Share Complex Ideas with Maggie Ostara (part 1) 15:50

3M ago15:50

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“Human brains work. We live in story.” -- Maggie Ostara In this episode of How To Write the Future, podcast host Beth Barany talks with Amazon Bestselling author, Maggie Ostara. Together they discuss the concept of Feminine Sovereignty explored in Maggie's book “Feminine Sovereignty: 8 Pillars for Regenerating Ourselves and Our World.” They delve i…

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WoT Show Season 2: Episode 6 16:12

3M ago16:12

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Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne get familiar with the Seanchan, which is unpleasant. Rand hangs out in Cairhien with Moiraine's family, which is awkward. Mat discovers that Min is working for Ishamael, which is nonsensical. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (00:19) - Intro (00:30) - Pre Watch (02:38) - Post Watch (15:32) - Outro Your hosts are Jeff L…

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A Fantasy Quest Rooted in Polynesian Culture with Makiia Lucier - Dragonfruit 45:37

3M ago45:37

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Marissa chats with Makiia Lucier about her new romantic YA fantasy inspired by Pacific Island mythology, DRAGONFRUIT. Also discussed in this episode: writing by hand in notebooks, what it’s like to revise and resubmit to an agent, the advantage of keeping early writing a secret, the joy of research and using it to build lush worlds and believable f…

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96. Confidence and Purpose with Writing Coach, Kirsten McNeill 14:45

3M ago14:45

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“I really wanna be able to help writers focus on themselves, be themselves, figure out what they wanna write, and create, a community and a, a library of fiction novels or any kind of novels that they've written and live life and have fun because we need more of that positivity and that sunshine in the world.” In “Confidence and Purpose with Writin…

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