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Releasing your inner dragon

Welcome to the world of creative writing and story mastery with Maxwell Alexander Drake and Marie Mullany, your guides to Releasing Your Inner Dragon. This author podcast is a treasure trove of writing tips and advice, sparking inspiration and ah-ha moments for every stage of an author’s career. 

Drake, an award-winning novelist and creative writing teacher, brings his experience from the gaming world and beyond, while Mullany, author of the Sangwheel Chronicles and YouTuber, shares her expertise in fantasy world-building. Together, they delve into the intricacies of crafting compelling narratives, offering invaluable writing resources and insights. Connect with this dynamic duo and join a community of listeners passionate about storytelling and writing more immersive books.

Listen and learn from the podcast and connect with your hosts: 

 MaxwellAlexanderDrake.com

Starvingwriterstudio.com


 Mariemullany.com

youtube.com/c/JustInTimeWorlds

Education How To Arts Books Writing
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
63 minutes
Episodes
192
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Live Edit: Tips on improving your writing.

Live Edit: Tips on improving your writing.

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 Join Drake and Marie as they edit another submission. 

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00:54:22  |   Sun 03 Nov 2024
Worldbuilding Geography Guide: How to Design Fantasy Worlds and Why the Details Matter

Worldbuilding Geography Guide: How to Design Fantasy Worlds and Why the Details Matter

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss creating the geography of your world.

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01:04:23  |   Fri 25 Oct 2024
Narrative Point of View: Decide Who is Telling Your Story and Why

Narrative Point of View: Decide Who is Telling Your Story and Why

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss choosing a point of view voice for your story.

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01:10:13  |   Fri 18 Oct 2024
Live Edit: The secret to success is GROUNDING your reader!

Live Edit: The secret to success is GROUNDING your reader!

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Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work.

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01:10:28  |   Fri 11 Oct 2024
Break the Cardinal Rule: Show Don't Tell Might Be Ruining Your Fiction Writing

Break the Cardinal Rule: Show Don't Tell Might Be Ruining Your Fiction Writing

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss when to tell and not show.

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00:58:23  |   Thu 03 Oct 2024
Selling Books at Conventions Made EASY

Selling Books at Conventions Made EASY

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss what you can expect from selling your books at a convention like ComicCon
 
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00:55:22  |   Thu 26 Sep 2024
Are Weak Verbs Ruining Your Writing? Make an Impact with Stronger Action Words

Are Weak Verbs Ruining Your Writing? Make an Impact with Stronger Action Words

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Join Drake and Marie as they how to banish weak writing and use the right verb! 
 
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00:54:05  |   Thu 19 Sep 2024
Save the Cat Story Structure: Beat Sheets, Novels, and Screenplays

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

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to use save the cat
 
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01:10:26  |   Thu 12 Sep 2024
Live Edit: There's a twist at the end

Live Edit: There's a twist at the end

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01:03:47  |   Sat 31 Aug 2024
The Journey of a Hero - Crafting a Compelling Story Plot

The Journey of a Hero - Crafting a Compelling Story Plot

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to use the hero's journey.
 
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01:09:20  |   Thu 22 Aug 2024
Live Edit: Working outside your style

Live Edit: Working outside your style

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00:56:26  |   Thu 15 Aug 2024
Beyond Romance - How to Write Dynamic Non-Romantic Relationships That Give All The Feels

Beyond Romance - How to Write Dynamic Non-Romantic Relationships That Give All The Feels

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to write real non-romantic relationships.
 
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01:11:45  |   Thu 08 Aug 2024
Best Tips for Mastering the Pacing of Your Novel

Best Tips for Mastering the Pacing of Your Novel

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to pace your story!
 
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01:31:29  |   Thu 01 Aug 2024
How to Tell a Great Story in Three Acts - Story Structure for Authors

How to Tell a Great Story in Three Acts - Story Structure for Authors

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to use the 3 act structure to your advantage.
 
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01:16:44  |   Thu 25 Jul 2024
Live Edit: Show me, don't tell me

Live Edit: Show me, don't tell me

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01:07:03  |   Fri 19 Jul 2024
Round two of the publishing game: Who will survive the slush pile?

Round two of the publishing game: Who will survive the slush pile?

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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.

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01:03:44  |   Thu 27 Jun 2024
Mistake Alert: Are You Killing the Tension in Your Stories? Learn How to Fix It!

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

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to add tension to your story in any scene.
 
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01:18:47  |   Thu 20 Jun 2024
Live Edit: Keep your writing style consistent

Live Edit: Keep your writing style consistent

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Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work.

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01:05:30  |   Thu 13 Jun 2024
How to End a Book - Ways to End a Story that Will Thrill Your Readers

How to End a Book - Ways to End a Story that Will Thrill Your Readers

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Join Drake and Marie as they discuss the resolution of your story.
 
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01:26:50  |   Thu 06 Jun 2024
Live Edit: Make sure the story in your head is also on the page

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

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01:28:00  |   Thu 30 May 2024
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