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 35: Making the Unbelievable Believable
In this episode, we talk about how to make your readers believe the unbelievable! Especially with fantasy writing, it is important to have your reader be able to suspend disbelief and be immersed in …
Myths & Monsters 7: The Mysterious Lights of Brown Mountain & the Dead Children's Playground
In this episode, we talk about two places in the US that have eerie reputations: the mysterious, unexplained lights on Brown Mountain in North Carolina and the Dead Children's Playground in Alabama!…
Episode 34: Love Triangles - New Twists on an Old Trope
In this episode, we talk about the cliche of love triangles. How can we write love triangles to keep our readers from rolling their eyes and running for the hills? Is there a way to write better love…
Mini Episode 8: The Pros & Cons of Pen Names
In this episode, we talk about pen names! Should you use one? When is it appropriate to use one? Does it hurt to use a pen name? In this day and age, is it really worthwhile? Come have a drink with u…
Episode 33: Adding Depth to your Novel
This episode discusses how to add depth to your novel. Ever read a book that seemed just too .... light? Thin? Wanting? We talk about how to help your book go deeper so that your readers get the ric…
Episode 32: Creating Brilliant Book Titles - How to Name Your Novel
This episode talks about how to come up with a book title for your novel! It's not so easy! We talk about writing tips, questions to ask and discuss our own book titles! Come have a drink with us & l…
Episode 31: Cutting to the Chase - Writing Killer Loglines
In this episode, we discuss writing the perfect logline! How do you boil down your novel into a sentence? It's not easy! We talk about pitching, the #SFFPIT and more! Come have a drink with us & l…
Myths & Monsters 6: Skinwalkers & Into thin air: the Alaska Triangle
In this episode, we talk about skinwalkers as well as the Alaskan "Bermuda" Triangle where thousands of people go missing each year! Skinwalkers are creepy, but cool for use in urban fantasy, and you…
Episode 30: Is Your Main Character Worthy of Your Story?
In this episode, we discuss whether your main character is story-worthy. How can you tell? Is your main character the right character to be leading your novel? Come have a drink with us & listen!
Episode 29: Mary Sues & Gary Stus - The Problem with Perfect Characters
In this episode, we talk about Mary Sue characters (and the male counterpart - Gary Stu). What is a Mary Sue character? How do you avoid it? Should you avoid a Mary Sue character? How can you tell if…
Episode 28: Scenery - Defining the Details without Boring your Reader
In this episode, we talk about writing scenery! How to write scenery without boring your readers? How much is too much? How much is too little? Come have a drink with us & listen!
Episode 27: Foreshadowing - Placing Portents in your Novel
In this episode, we talk about foreshadowing! What is foreshadowing? How do you add it to your novel? How much is too much? What tricks are there to foreshadowing techniques? Come have a drink & lis…
Mini Episode 7: (Episode 26.5): Using Timelines in Writing Fiction - How to do it Well
In this episode, we discuss using timelines while writing novels. How do you do it? Should you do it? Exactly what is a timeline? We discuss what we do with timelines in our urban fantasy books! Come…
Episode 26: Showing vs Telling - How to do it Better
In this episode, we discuss showing vs telling in writing. It is something we are taught from elementary school, so how do we do it? How can we make sure we are doing it well? Come have a drink with…
Myths & Monsters 5: Draugrs & Into Thin Air: The Roanoke Colony
In this episode, we discuss the legends about the draugrs and the vanishing of the Roanoke Colony! Come have a drink & listen!
Episode 25: Cliche's in Writing: The "Chosen One" - New Twists on an old Trope
In this episode, we discuss cliche plots in writing, especially urban fantasy. We discuss how to twist an old trope into a new story idea. Come have a drink & listen!
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Episode 24: Writing Humor - It's Seriously Easy
In this episode, we talk about adding humor to your writing! What is humor, what are the types of humor, how do you get humor across in your novels? Come have a drink with us & listen!
Episode 23: Theme 101: Incorporating Theme into your Novels
In this episode we discuss theme in your novels: what is it, how to add it, and what makes it good. How to figure out what your theme is, how to incorporate theme into your novel, and how to amplif…
Episode 22: What is an Anti-Hero, And How to Write One
In this episode we discuss anti-heroes: what they are, how to write one, and what makes one a good one! Come have a drink with us and listen!