Best Dragons Trove Podcasts (2025)

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The Mental Struggles of Being a Writer 1:28:32

11d ago1:28:32

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Live Edit: How to Paint Clearer Scenes, Drawing with Words! 1:34:52

25d ago1:34:52

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Backstory In Opening Chapters 1:18:24

30d ago1:18:24

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Episode 64: The Last Straw 1:26:59

1M ago1:26:59

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🎺 A long time ago on a podcast not so far away… 🎺 ZUMUNDO: EPISODE LXIV (A Last Jedi Showdown) Tensions are high across the galaxy. Podcaster DOOLIN, a fierce defender of storytelling continuity and Jedi legend LUKE SKYWALKER, has declared open rebellion against the divisive film known as The Last Jedi. Meanwhile, GREG, loyal to the bold vision of …

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What Game of Thrones Got Wrong! (SPOILERS!!!) 59:53

1M ago59:53

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Live Edit: Why Weak Openings Fail! 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. Drake's substack: https://substack.com/@maxwellalexanderdrake?utm_source=top-search Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In …

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Mastering Tragedy: Writing Stories That Will Move Your Readers 57:26

2M ago57:26

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Secrets to Starting Your Book Strong 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Mastering the Art of Magic in Writing 1:18:52

2M ago1:18:52

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Episode 63: A Super Return! 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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In which Doolin and Keith don their capes and take flight into the world of Superman—his legacy, his impact, and what makes the Man of Steel one of the most iconic characters of all time. But this episode isn’t just about heroes. We also take a moment to honor two legends we lost: Michelle Trachtenberg and Gene Hackman, paying them a well-deserved …

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Live Edit: Avoid the Pitfalls of Passive Language! 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Too Deep for Fiction: Clarifying the Metaphysics of Story 52:02

3M ago52:02

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Live Edit: Save Your Story from Falling Flat with Strong, Dynamic Language! 1:10:42

3M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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The Return of Zumundo! 2:56

3M ago2:56

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In Which Doolin and Keith announce the return of Zumundo!By Doolin and Keith

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How to Write Unique Character Voices and an Unforgettable Cast 1:11:33

3M ago1:11:33

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Live Edit: Master Punctuation, Master Your Story! 1:22:01

3M ago1:22:01

1:22:01

Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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How to Write a Magic System that WOWs 1:10:59

4M ago1:10:59

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Mistakes Writers Make That Kill Their Story's Tone 1:14:50

4M ago1:14:50

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss using author voice vs character voice. 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 f…

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Live Edit: Hook vs Story - Which ONE is Killing Your Narrative? 55:30

4M ago55:30

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as the geography a fantasy worldbuilder needs to know! 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 f…

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WANT EPIC Fantasy Geography for your Fantasy World? Watch This Now 1:04:23

4M ago1:04:23

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as the geography a fantasy worldbuilder needs to know! 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 f…

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How to Build Fantasy Cultures: Craft Rich Fantasy Societies, Belief Systems, and Traditions 1:00:35

5M ago1:00:35

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Send us a text Get the podcast here: https://releasingyourinnerdragon.buzzsprout.com/ Drake's Contact Details: Website: www.MaxwellAlexanderDrake.com Fiend Folly: www.FiendFolly.com Amazon Author Profile: https://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-Alexander-Drake/e/B006QP41O4 Drake's creative writing course: http://drakeu.com https://www.facebook.com/maxwellal…

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Live Edit: Turn Pages, Not Heads. How to Keep Readers Engaged 1:03:47

5M ago1:03:47

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Send us a text Get the podcast here: https://releasingyourinnerdragon.buzzsprout.com/ Drake's Contact Details: Website: www.MaxwellAlexanderDrake.com Fiend Folly: www.FiendFolly.com Amazon Author Profile: https://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-Alexander-Drake/e/B006QP41O4 Drake's creative writing course: http://drakeu.com https://www.facebook.com/maxwellal…

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Character Development: What You Need Know About Your Characters and How to Reveal What's Important 1:02:25

5M ago1:02:25

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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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Worldbuilding Geography Guide: How to Design Fantasy Worlds and Why the Details Matter 1:01:47

5M ago1:01:47

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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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Live Edit: Tips On Immersing Your Readers 1:06:42

6M ago1:06:42

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss character archetypes. Writer's room (currently 50% off for membership): https://writersroom.mn.co Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Magicfall: http://magicfallnovel.com/ Get the podcast here: https://releasingyourinnerdragon.buzzsprou…

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Grammar, Point of View and Language 46:14

6M ago46:14

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Send us a text In the second episode of Releasing your inner Dragon, Drake & Marie talk about grammar, choosing a point of view and tense for your story, and how it affects your narrative structure. Writer's room (currently 50% off for membership): https://writersroom.mn.co Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0…

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Main Character Energy - Use Archetypes to Craft Psychologically Addicting Characters 1:10:27

6M ago1:10:27

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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss character archetypes. Writer's room (currently 50% off for membership): https://writersroom.mn.co Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Magicfall: http://magicfallnovel.com/ Get the podcast here: https://releasingyourinnerdragon.buzzsprou…

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Live Edit: Tips on improving your writing. 54:22

7M 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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Narrative Point of View: Decide Who is Telling Your Story and Why 1:10:13

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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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Episode 62: Farewell, Zumundo! 2:14:40

8M ago2:14:40

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The Final Episode of Zumundo in which Keith and Doolin look back fondly on the past, but look ahead to their new podcast, Zumundous. Thank you for listening. We're not done. Just turning the page.By Doolin and Keith

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Are Weak Verbs Ruining Your Writing? Make an Impact with Stronger Action Words 54:05

8M 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

8M ago1:10:26

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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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Episode 61: Voices, Dragons, and Dark Floors 1:11:35

8M ago1:11:35

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In the penultimate episode of Zumundo!, Doolin and Keith pay their respects to James Earl Jones, discuss DragonCon 2024, and dive into the Korean Elevator Game.By Doolin and Keith

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Live Edit: There's a twist at the end 1:03:47

9M 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

9M 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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Episode 60: Polybius 29:23

9M ago29:23

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In which Doolin and Keith explore the gaming urban legend of the mysterious tale of Polybius.By Doolin and Keith

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Live Edit: Working outside your style 56:26

9M 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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Episode 59: After Hours- The Early Internet 50:28

9M ago50:28

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In this "After Hours" Episode Doolin and Keith reminisce on the early days of the internet.By Doolin and Keith

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Beyond Romance - How to Write Dynamic Non-Romantic Relationships That Give All The Feels 1:11:45

9M 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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Episode 58: Doom Doom Zoom 1:21:54

10M ago1:21:54

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In which Doolin and Keith discuss the possibilities of RDJ as Doctor Doom with Comic Man, explore the haunted history of Lake Lanier, Georgia, and check in with dear old Uncle Chuck for some life advice.By Doolin and Keith

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

10M ago1:31:29

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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

10M 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

10M ago1:07:03

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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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Episode 57: Sequels and Reboots and Remakes, Oh My! 1:26:37

10M ago1:26:37

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In which Doolin and Keith are joined by Doolin's pal Rick to pay their respects to Richard Simmons, Shelley Duvall, and Shannon Doherty, as well as discuss the constant stream of reboots and remakes in Hollywood. Finally, they call in to talk to famous dead comedian, Mitch Hedberg.By Doolin and Keith

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Round two of the publishing game: Who will survive the slush pile? 1:03:44

11M 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

11M 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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