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
Myth & Monsters 4: (Episode 22.5): Chupacabra & The Hauntings of Lake Lanier
In this episode we talk about some urban legends for our latest myths and monsters episode - the chupacabra as well as the hauntings of Lake Lanier, Georgia! Come have a drink with us and listen!
Mini Episode 6: (Episode 21.5): The Writer's Journal - What's It All About?
We talk about journaling in a writer's journal in this episode! What to write, why to write and how to write! Come have a drink with us and listen!
Episode 21: Finding Your Creative Soulmate: How to Find an Agent
In this episode, we discuss how to find your perfect agent - your creative soulmate - who will champion your novel in finding the right publishing house.
Episode 20: Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing - How to Decide?
In this episode we discuss how to go down the path of deciding whether to self-publish your novel or to go the more traditional route for publishing your book. We discuss pros and cons of both, and …
Episode 19: Character Backstory - Childhood Trauma
In this episode, we talk about developing your character's backstory, and in particular, how childhood trauma can be used to enrich your character development. Taylor tackles losing a parent and/or a…
Episode 18: The Quandary of Query Letter Writing
In this episode we talk about query letter writing - the dos, the don'ts and all in between! Did you know there is a magic formula?? Come listen as we discuss the advice that's out there! Have a dri…
Myths & Monsters 3: (Episode 17.5): Djinn & Tulpas
In this episode, Taylor explores the origins and stories about the djinn and genies, while Sherry talks about Tulpas, which are physical creatures brought into being based upon belief. This is a gre…
Episode 17: Brainstorming - Sparking Your Brain for Writing
In this episode, we tackle how to brainstorm, when to brainstorm, brainstorming tools and more! There are so many ways to get your brain going and to spark ideas to make your book, character, plot, e…
Episode 16: He Said, She Said: How to Write Better Dialogue
In this episode, we explore how to write dialogue in your novel! We discuss the purpose of dialogue, how to develop character through dialogue, how to use dialogue to add conflict and how to make sur…
Mini Episode 5 (Episode 15.5): Examples of Paragraph Writing
In this episode, we read out 4 examples of the paragraph writing we are always talking about! It's a great exercise in writing as well as a way to break the dreaded writer's block! Have a drink and …
Episode 15: Conquering Dead Writer's Brain - How to Handle Writer's Block
Sherry and Taylor talk about writer's block. Who hasn't had it?? When writing sends you running for cover, what to do??? What Wikipedia can't tell you about writer's block. Come have a drink and li…
Mini Episode 4: (Episode 14.5): Writing Style - How to Find Yours
In this (a little bit long) mini episode, Taylor and Sherry talk about writing style. What is it, and how do we find it? Have a drink and listen!
Episode 14: How To Write a Better Bad Guy
In this episode, Sher & Tay discuss creating antagonists in your novel. Not sure where to begin? Have a drink and listen!
Mini Episode 3: (Episode 13.75): Hearing & Portraying Your Character's Voice
In this mini episode, Sherry and Taylor talk about Voice. What is it? How to you get voice across in your book? Have a drink and listen!
Episode 13: Adding Mystery to Your Novel
Sher & Tay discuss ways to add mystery and suspense to your urban fantasy! Have a drink and listen!
Myths & Monsters 2: (Episode 13.5): Baba Yaga & Tricksters
In this episode, Sher & Tay tell about the tale of Baba Yaga and explore the history of tricksters!
Episode 12: Starting Your Novel - The Appetizer to a Full Course Meal
In this episode, Sherry & Taylor discuss how to start that novel! Tired of looking at a blank page? Listen to this episode and start writing!
Mini Episode 2: (Episode 11.5): How to Write Scenes in Urban Fantasy
Sher & Tay talk about the elements of writing scenes.
Episode 11: Writing Your Wrongs: How To Edit Your Urban Fantasy Novel
In this episode, Sher & Tay discuss the basics of editing your novel!
Episode 10: Creating Magical Systems in Urban Fantasy
This episode we discuss how to build your magical system in your novel!