Eat, Drink, Write. An Urban Fantasy Whiteboard
This podcast will delve into the trials and tribulations of writing urban fantasy, from topics on character development myths and monsters!
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 151
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Episode 66: Twisting Tropes: The Brainy Character
We all know the brainy characters in books, movies and TV shows - but how do you write them? Come have a drink with us & listen!
Myths & Monsters 14: Ghouls & Living Statues
This is our 14th episode of myths & monsters! This month we talk about ghouls and a true pandemic from WWI that created living statues! Creepy!! Come have a drink & listen!
Episode 65: Writing Epilogues
Every wonder if your novel needs an epilogue? Want to know how to write an epilogue? Come have a drink with us & listen while we discuss epilogues, the pros, the cons, what not to do!
Episode 64: Creating Tension in Your Novel
Come listen to us talk about tension in novels - it is super important, but nebulous all the same! How do you create realistic tension? What is tension? Come have a drink with us & listen!
Episode 63: What's In A Name: Naming Your Characters
In this episode, we talk about naming your characters. How do you name your characters? Why does it matter? What not to do when naming your characters? Are there any names that are too weird? What ti…
Episode 62: Beta Reading
In this episode, we discuss beta readers: how to be one and what to look for when getting ready to submit your novel. Come have a drink and listen!
Episode 61: Writing the Premise - What the Heck is it Anyway??
In this episode, we talk all about the premise: what is it? Why have one? How to write one. Come have a drink and listen!
Myths & Monsters 13: The Number 13 & Dyatlov Pass
In this 13th episode of myths & monsters, we talk about the number 13 - is it really unlucky? Why is it a superstition? And we discuss Pyatlov Pass - what really happened and how can we use it in ur…
Episode 60: Overview of Character Archetypes
In this episode, we discuss character archetypes. There are hundreds of these, and we talk about some of them. Why to use character archetypes and more! Come have a drink with us and listen!
Episode 59: How to Ship Your Characters (or How to Make Your Readers want them to!)
In this episode, we talk about romance in your novels. We are not talking about romance novels, necessarily, but rather those relationships that might be romantic in nature. How do your characters fa…
Episode 58: Writing Conflict in Your Novel
In this episode, we discuss how to write conflict into your book. What types of conflict are there? What is the best way to incorporate conflict? What not to do? Come have a drink with us & listen!
Episode 57: Outlining Your Novel
Have you ever struggled with the flow of your novel? Outlining might be the answer! We discuss types of outlines, how to outline, why to outline and more! Come have a drink and listen!
Myths & Monsters 12: The Loch Ness Monster & Vampires
In this episode, we discuss the Loch Ness monster and the origins of vampires! Come have a drink with us & listen!
Episode 56 - Creating the Sidekick - Turning Tropes Around
In this episode, we talk about the sidekick! Why have one? Why not have one? What types of sidekicks are there? What does a sidekick do for your novel? How to do it right! Interested? Come have a dr…
Episode 55 - Killing off Characters
In this episode, we discuss killing off characters! How to do it, why to do it (and why NOT to do it)! Sound like your cup of tea (or vodka?) Come have a drink & listen!
Episode 54: Making Your Reader Feel
In this episode, we discuss how to make your reader feel those deep feelings you are trying to convey. Fear, death, anger - how is the best way to write to get those intense feelings aroused in your…
Episode 53: Creating Whimsical & Fantastical Objects in your Novels
In this episode, we talk about creating those special "things" that become all the rage in novels. Think Bertie Botts Beans, the Sorting Hat, and that kind of thing. How do you come up with things t…
Myths & Monsters 11: New Year's Superstitions & Turbull Canyon Legends
Happy 2021!! In this episode, we discuss New Year's superstitions and the urban legends surrounding Turbull Canyon in California! Some fun and creepy information! Come have a drink & listen!
Episode 52: How to Make Your Reader Love your Character
In this episode, we discuss how to grab your reader's attention right off the bat and make them love your character! It's not so hard over time, but how do you get your reader engaged from the very b…
Episode 51: Cutting Words
In this episode we discuss those extra words that need to be cut from your manuscript! There are words that make your novel clunky - find out what words you should be wary of! Come have a drink and …