Best Maxwell Alexander Drake Podcasts (2024)

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

2M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

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

3M ago1:31:29

1:31:29

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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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

1:07:03

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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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

1:05:30

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 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

1:12:03

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

1:24:46

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

6M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

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

1:12:11

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

1:13:24

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

1:11:11

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

7M ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Send us a text 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 us feedb…

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Live Edit: Choose the right narrative voice for your story 1:10:19

7M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

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

7M ago1:25:58

1:25:58

Send us a text 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 Worlds: htt…

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

8M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

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

8M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Send us a text 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join G…

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

8M ago1:00:24

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Send us a text 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 feedback…

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

8M ago1:32:23

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Send us a text 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_source=manual …

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

9M ago1:17:30

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Send us a text 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/channel/UCxv…

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

9M ago1:01:19

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Send us a text 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/UCxvBH0Ekwu…

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

9M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Send us a text 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/ Drake's …

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

9M ago1:41:31

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Send us a text 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)gmail(dot)…

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

10M ago55:43

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Send us a text 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)gmail(dot)…

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

10M ago1:04:14

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Send us a text 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.com/ Drake'…

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

10M ago1:18:53

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Send us a text 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)gmail(do…

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

11M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Send us a text 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9r…

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Making believable fantasy worlds & characters 57:02

11M ago57:02

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Send us a text 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.com/chan…

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

11M ago49:52

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Send us a text 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/JustInTime…

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

11M ago1:21:08

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Send us a text 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://writersroom.mn.co/ …

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Mistakes writers make in creating tension and how to fix them 53:00

12M ago53:00

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss the different kinds of tension you can use in a story, in a scene or in a chapter. They cover the common mistakes both plotters and pantsers make and how to fix them. Writer's Room: https://writersroom.mn.co/ Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)com Magicfall: http://magicfall…

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Unresolved themes are a problem 46:52

12M ago46:52

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss the problem with accidentally introducing very heavy themes into your world and then just not addressing them. Writer's Room: https://writersroom.mn.co/ Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)com Magicfall: http://magicfallnovel.com/ Drake's Contact Details: Starving Writer Stud…

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Plotting a novel - Sometimes the better ending requires major changes 1:26:00

12M ago1:26:00

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss plotting the second book in the Skies of Destiny series. In this episode, they hit their heads against a wall of disagreement multiple times... Until suddenly....magic happens :D Check out how they do it and learn by example. Writer's Room: https://writersroom.mn.co/ Give us feedback at releasingy…

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The problem with inflicting nothing but misery on your characters 53:49

1y ago53:49

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss why they've stopped reading some of the grimdark authors out there and why readers lose faith with authors who just hurt their characters and never pay it off. Learn how to pay it off when you do terrible, terrible things to your character and leave the reader satisfied with how the book turned ou…

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Plotting a Book - Make Sure you like your tropes! 1:06:50

1y ago1:06:50

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss plotting the second book in the Skies of Destiny series. In this episode, they explore various potential overcomes and endings. They talk about the tropes that would result in and if that is the tropes they want to use. Check out how they do it and learn by example. Writer's Room: https://writersr…

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Making believable fantasy worlds & characters 1:03:45

1y ago1:03:45

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss what believability in fantasy and sci-fi. Follow along as they plunge into rabbit holes about building characters and how to keep the reader's trust. Marie's IndieGoGo Campaign: https://igg.me/at/the-lion-vessel/x/27732935#/ Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)com Magicfall: …

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