Best Marie Mullany Podcasts (2024)

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

6h ago19:08

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Send us a Text Message. 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: ht…

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

5d ago1:09:20

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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

3d ago23:35

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Send us a Text Message. 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: h…

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Live Edit: Working outside your style 56:26

5d ago56:26

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Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHH…

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

6h ago34:25

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Send us a Text Message. 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 m…

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

5d ago1:11:45

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Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2…

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

7d ago33:30

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Eng…

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

11d ago32:42

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Send us a Text Message. 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: ht…

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

12d ago12:30

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Send us a Text Message. 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

12d ago1:31:29

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Send us a Text Message. 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 feedbac…

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

14d ago19:17

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Eng…

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

20d ago11:15

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Eng…

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

20d ago1:16:44

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Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHH…

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

27d ago1:07:03

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Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHH…

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The Hidden Rules of Fantasy Culture Worldbuilding! 22:37

2M ago22:37

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Send us a Text Message. 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

2M ago1:03:44

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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

2M ago1:18:47

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Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi…

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

3M ago1:05:30

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Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHH…

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

3M ago35:36

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Send us a Text Message. 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.yo…

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

2M ago1:26:50

1:26:50

Send us a Text Message. 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 f…

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

3M ago1:28:00

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Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHH…

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

3M ago1:12:03

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Send us a Text Message. 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/channe…

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

3M ago1:24:46

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Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHH…

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

4M ago24:35

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Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0Ek…

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

3M ago1:08:19

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Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHH…

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

3M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxv…

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

4M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHH…

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

4M ago1:11:11

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

5M ago21:53

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Writing Love - How to Write Intimacy and Romantic Tension to Create Swoonworthy Love Stories 1:26:17

5M ago1:26:17

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss adding romance to fantasy stories. 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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Live Edit: Choose the right narrative voice for your story 1:10:19

5M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

Send us a Text Message. 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHH…

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How to Write Rising Action - Mastering Pacing, Character Development and Plot Structure 1:25:58

5M ago1:25:58

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss rising action, tension, pacing, character developments and most importantly: keeping your readers reading! 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 Wo…

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The publishing game: Learn to write a better first page! 1:27:25

5M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Writing Transformative Character Arcs: From Zero to Hero and Beyond 1:12:54

6M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie to discuss writing stronger stories with great character arcs! 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi…

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Craft worlds filled with wonder! 16:25

6M ago16:25

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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 3 of "Worldbuilding Blueprints" we go beyond the creation of a magic system and plunge headlong into putting the wonder in fantasy worlds by creating fauna, flora, minerals, places and even weather! My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/au…

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Does Your Inciting Incident Work? How to Write a Phenomenal Call to Adventure! 1:00:24

6M ago1:00:24

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie to discuss the inciting incident 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…

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Writing dialogue: How to engage the reader when characters are talking 1:32:23

6M ago1:32:23

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie in another dialogue on dialogue! This time they discuss how to write good dialogue, how to keep the reader engaged and the purpose dialogue serves in your story. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_sourc…

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Writing dialogue: The mistakes every writer makes at least once! 1:17:30

6M ago1:17:30

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie in a dialogue... on dialogue! They discuss the mistakes writers make and how to fix 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 Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/cha…

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Common mistakes writers make with their opening chapters 1:01:19

7M ago1:01:19

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss opening chapters and why they put a book down or continue reading. 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/UC…

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Crafting a Fantasy World: Creating a great magic system! 20:49

7M ago20:49

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Send us a Text Message. The worksheet for this episode (free!): https://ko-fi.com/s/38fa08728c Dive into Episode 2 of "Worldbuilding Blueprints" with me, Marie Mullany from Just in Time Worlds, as we explore the art of crafting magic systems in harmony with culture. This episode challenges the traditional approach to fantasy world-building, advocat…

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Live Edit: Focus on your story, cut pointless actions 1:05:54

7M ago1:05:54

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's Room: https://writersroom.mn.co/ Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)com Magicfall: http://magicfallnovel.com/…

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The secret to applying plot devices well: PART 2! 1:41:31

7M ago1:41:31

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss the plot devices, their use in fiction writing and how to make even a stale trope seem fresh again. Writer's Room: https://writersroom.mn.co/ Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)g…

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You're Using Plot Devices WRONG - Here's How to Do Better 55:43

7M ago55:43

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss the plot devices, their use in fiction writing and how to make even a stale trope seem fresh again. Writer's Room: https://writersroom.mn.co/ Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)g…

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How to Write Fight Scenes: Avoid Common Writing Mistakes 1:04:14

7M ago1:04:14

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss the ten mistakes you make in writing combat scenes! Writer's Room: https://writersroom.mn.co/ Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)com Magicfall: http://magicfallnovel.co…

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Worldbuilding made easy: Taking the first step 22:51

8M ago22:51

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a journey through the intricate art of worldbuilding with Marie Mullany. This episode kickstarts your world and plot, guiding you from nebulous idea to the solid ground of story and setting. In this episode, we unveil the secrets to defining the 'north star' of your narrative—ensuring your creations resonate with c…

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Writing with dreams and flashbacks and telling? 1:18:53

8M ago1:18:53

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss dreams, flashbacks and when showing might become too much and maybe you should try telling... Or not. Writer's Room: https://writersroom.mn.co/ Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at…

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Writing with allegories, when does it work and what makes it fail. 1:05:48

8M ago1:05:48

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss writing fantasy stories that contain allegories. They'll talk about when it works well, when it doesn't work at all and what happens when you leave the allegory half done. Writer's Room: https://writersroom.mn.co/ Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0…

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Making believable fantasy worlds & characters 57:02

9M ago57:02

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss multiple point of view characters, when to use them, which characters to pick and how to tell a story that needs multiple perspectives. Also, what mistakes writers make and how to avoid them. Writer's Room: https://writersroom.mn.co/ Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube…

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Plotting a Novel: How to end your story 49:52

9M ago49:52

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss plotting the second book in the Skies of Destiny series. In this episode, they work through the final act and decide how the novel should end. The plot is now complete... Let the writing begin! Check out how they do it and learn by example. Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/c/J…

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Plotting a novel - Think like the Villain 1:21:08

9M ago1:21:08

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Send us a Text Message. Join Drake and Marie as they discuss plotting the second book in the Skies of Destiny series. In this episode, they turn their thoughts to a villain and design the plot from his perspective, allowing them to strengthen his arc and the main plot! Check out how they do it and learn by example. Writer's Room: https://writersroo…

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