Best Taming Dragons Podcasts (2025)

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5 Mistakes writers make when ending an immortal storyline 23:14

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Send us a text Let's talk about how to bring an immortal storyline to a close and 5 pitfalls that even great storytellers sometimes fall prey to! Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newslett…

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5 Mistake to Avoid in Creating Fantasy Species! 24:47

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Send us a text Today we close out the species creation series with 5 mistakes I hate to see when people create fantasy species! Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Cha…

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5 Ways to Create Transformed Creatures in Fantasy! 24:10

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about transformation of people into creatures, monsters, higher beings, and undead. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel…

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3 Ways to Uplift Animals in Fantasy Worldbuilding 22:02

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into using upliftment to create fantasy species. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariem…

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How to worldbuild created life in 3 easy steps! 22:10

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into created life! We'll cover everything from golems to Hal 9000 and discuss how you can create your own artificial life! Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemu…

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Superman 2025: The Power of a Steadfast Hero! 12:06

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Send us a text Superman 2025 was a masterclass in having a great villain opposed by a true hero and the FANTASTIC story you can tell with a steadfast character arc. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariem…

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How to actually tame a dragon! 26:12

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore domestication for plants and animals and fantasy beasties! From the Fs for animals and the Ps for plants, we'll discuss what trait fauna and flora needs and how to adapt it to your world. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint…

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Can We REALLY Achieve Harmony with Other Species? 52:33

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore four models for multi-species diplomacy in fantasy worldbuilding. Then we'll see those models in action by doing a deep dive into the world of Malazan: Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-bluepri…

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What cultural evolution means for YOUR Worldbuilding! 23:52

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore how cultures evolve alongside biological evolution and how you can use studies from our world to make your fantasy world building richer. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! ht…

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What Mythic Logic REALLY Means for YOUR Fantasy World 34:53

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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode in the new series on creating non-earth creatures, plants, and other beasties! In this episode we discuss why you should include fantastical species in your world building. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=…

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Evolution in Fantasy Worldbuilding Explained Simply 33:46

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Send us a text How to use evolution to create fantastical creatures of all shapes and sizes. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mar…

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Why You Need More Fantasy In Your World! 27:36

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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode in the new series on creating non-earth creatures, plants, and other beasties! In this episode we discuss why you should include fantastical species in your world building. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=…

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Weird Facts About Cold Deserts You Never Knew! 26:47

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Send us a text Lets talk about worldbuilding cold deserts for fantasy worlds! I wrote a worldbuilding book! Check out the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www…

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Kickstarter, Copycats, and Comebacks: RiutBag’s Rise 1:08:03

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In this episode of the podcast, hosts Tom Constable and Phil Staunton engage in a deep conversation with Sarah Giblin, the founder of RiutBag. They explore Sarah's journey as a solopreneur, the challenges she faced, and the lessons learned along the way. The discussion covers the importance of customer feedback, the impact of burnout, and the role …

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How to Write Political Intrigue in Fantasy! 30:25

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Send us a text Let's discuss how to write political intrigue in fantasy books by looking at examples like the A Song of Ice and Fire and Shadows of the Apt. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH…

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Indus vs Nile vs Yellow River vs Amazon River Basin Explained! 36:03

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Send us a text Lets talk about river basins and the civilizations they create and how you can use them in your fantasy world! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Engage …

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Dyslexia, Deals & Devastation: Jez Williman on the Highs and Lows of Building Physical Products 1:14:04

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In this episode, we sit down with Jez Williman, a British entrepreneur whose journey has seen him build a business from $3 million to over $100 million in sales across 120 countries and then lose a second venture after years of development and personal investment. Jez shares a candid, unfiltered story of the highs and lows of product entrepreneursh…

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Myth Creation Explained Simply! 33:45

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Send us a text Lets talk about Jungian Archetypes, the 6 layers of mythic storytelling and how to make myths that resonate with the cultures you create! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0Ekw…

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Why do cities in certain locations thrive? 19:43

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Send us a text Let's talk fantasy maps and where it makes sense for you to put your cities! My thanks to @iammrbeat for a very good video on why USA cities started. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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How AI Is Transforming Product Design 53:03

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Episode Overview: In this episode, hosts Tom Constable and Phil Staunton sit down with industrial designer and AI consultant Rupert Warries to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the product design process. From speeding up workflows and removing creative bottlenecks to addressing the ethical and legal concerns of AI-generated content,…

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5 Ways to Create Fantasy Religions using Real World Mythos 33:08

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Send us a text Learn how to create fantasy religions using real world mythos with these 5 techniques. Perfect for writers inspired by authors like Katherine Kerr, Tad Williams, George RR Martin, and Tolkien. Start world building now! Featured art by @poppiiseedss And you can find her on TikTok :) (https://www.tiktok.com/@poppiiseedss ) Signup for t…

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I wrote 500K words. Here's what I learned about storytelling. 25:21

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Send us a text I wrote and published half a million words! In this video, I take you for a walk in the Finnish forest and share the lessons I wish I'd known when I started writing. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.yo…

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Against All Odds: Overcoming Huge Setbacks to Sell 5 Million Worldwide 55:52

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How do you recover from a disastrous TV pitch to build a global children’s brand that sells in over 100 countries? In this episode, we sit down with Rob Law, founder of Trunki, the iconic ride-on suitcase that started life as a student design project and became a multimillion-pound business. Rob shares the wild ride behind Trunki: from being public…

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5 Secrets to Make a Fantasy Town Unique! 21:08

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Send us a text It's all to easy for a fantasy town to simply feel like any other fantasy town. Don't fall into that trap. Join me on a walk in the Finnish forest and let's talk about how to add some flourishes to your towns to make them distinct! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: h…

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From Tectonics to Tolkien: Write Better Mountains 31:28

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Send us a text Mountains are an amazing story device. They create towering world building blocks, they can be magic, they can even be alive. Let's check out how they're formed and how you can use them! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Ch…

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Taming the Dragons whilst Saving the Planet 59:06

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How do you turn a lockdown frustration into a planet-saving product and land investment from two of the UK’s biggest Dragons? In this episode of It’s only a Prototype, we sit down with Lisa Hicks, founder of SNOAP—the world’s first solid soap dispenser that’s stylish, mess-free, and built to last 25 years. Lisa shares her incredible journey: from d…

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Write Lore Without Boring Your Reader! 37:16

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Send us a text And finally we come to where the metal hits the road. How do you actually write lore in a way that is engaging for the reader? Here are 6 strategies to use! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com…

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How to make lore matter in your fantasy story! 18:58

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Send us a text We've discussed why ancient lore matters and how to build it, now let's talk about how to use in a way that impacts your story. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQ…

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Bootstrapped to 800,000 Units Sold Worldwide: The Story Behind Rockit 44:23

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How do you go from a family Christmas hack to a globally recognised product used by nearly a million parents? In this episode of It’s only a Prototype, we sit down with Matt Dyson, co-founder of Rockit, the sleep-saving device that gently rocks a baby’s pushchair when parents stop pushing. Matt shares the full story: from bootstrapping in his garag…

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Ancient Lore Creation: World build like J.R.R. Tolkien 25:44

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Send us a text There are 2 very different ways to world build for fantasy (well, really, there's a lot, but there's 2 umbrellas anyway). On the one had, you have Tolkien and the fantastical. On the other, you have Martin and the historical. Let's explore Tolkien's method of world building and how to use a mythological framework to build your ancien…

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Introducing: It's only a Prototype Podcast 5:02

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Welcome to It’s only a Prototype! What does it really take to launch a physical product? Spoiler: it’s messy, it’s unpredictable and it’s never as smooth as the success stories make it sound. Welcome to It’s only a Prototype, the podcast that goes behind the curtain of product development. In this trailer episode, your hosts Phil Staunton, an exper…

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Ancient Lore Creation: World build like George R.R. Martin 35:47

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Send us a text There are 2 very different ways to world build for fantasy (well, really, there's a lot, but there's 2 umbrellas anyway). On the one had, you have Tolkien and the fantastical. On the other, you have Martin and the historical. Let's explore Martin's method of world building and how to use real world history to create ancient lore for …

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4 Steps to Write EPIC Ancient Lore in Fantasy! 22:20

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Send us a text How do you actually build ancient lore? Do you start from the past and build into the future? Or start from the future and build into the past? Let's talk about fantasy worldbuilding! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jit…

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Why you need to build ANCIENT LORE for your Fantasy World! 17:29

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Send us a text Lets talk about ancient lore and why you need it. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Eng…

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One Trick To Create Compelling Characters 21:53

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Send us a text Lets talk about how to create characters that are compelling, characters that speak to readers, characters that drive the story and the theme. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.…

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Crafting AMAZING Character Driven Subplots Easily 23:45

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Send us a text Lets talk about subplots! Why do they matter and how do you create a subplot that makes your story POP! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www…

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The Hero’s Journey & 6 other ways to weave a fantasy plot! 19:17

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Send us a text Lets talk about basic plot ideas, starting with the familiar hero's journey and moving on from there to Ursula K. Le Guinn's Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.…

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Empires Collapse, But Can You Build a LASTING Successor State? 21:46

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Send us a text Discover how the collapse of mighty empires like Rome and Han China birthed fascinating hybrid cultures that would shape history forever. This captivating episode explores the delicate balance between preserving imperial legacies and forging new identities in successor states. The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8 Sign…

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Why Declining Empires are the MOST Captivating! 22:40

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Send us a text Discover how empires crumble not with a bang but through a fascinating cascade of interconnected failures. This episode delves deep into the anatomy of imperial collapse, drawing compelling parallels between the Roman Empire's gradual unraveling and fictional realms like Tolkien's Númenor. The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84j…

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Golden Ages are the SECRET to Building Fantasy Empires! 26:23

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Send us a text Empires have life cycles and often the most admired period is the Golden Age, but why is this also the best time to use for a fantasy empire? Let's explore the golden age of empires together! The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8 Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Af…

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The Secret to Social Cohesion in Fantasy Worldbuilding! 24:10

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Send us a text What is social cohesion and why does it matter in cultural world building? The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8 Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join …

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How to Create a Believable Fantasy Empire (Worldbuilding Tips) 29:18

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Send us a text Learn how to create a believable fantasy empire with these worldbuilding tips. From the pioneering phase to the conquest phase, we'll show you how to bring your empire to life! The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8 Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link fo…

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The Rise and Fall of Empires in Fantasy Worldbuilding 20:07

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Send us a text Let's explore the life cycle of empires and how that affects a fantasy world writer! The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8 Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/b…

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This world building model COMPLETELY changed my PLOT 22:46

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Send us a text I applied my 7 cultures model to my world building... and discovered a whole new plot! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/chan…

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Revolutionize Your Novel Outlining with STORY CIRCLES 25:47

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Send us a text Learn how to revolutionize your novel outlining with story circles, a unique method that takes the best of the hero's journey and focuses on character growth. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to a structured, compelling story! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate lin…

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World building Fantasy Calendars Made Easy! 34:02

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Send us a text Let's explore the creation of custom calendars for your fantasy world! Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.…

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How Lost Rituals Shape Cultures (and Your Fantasy Worlds!) 20:21

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Send us a text Why do you feel lonely and do characters in your world also feel lonely? Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Engage my world building services: https://ko-f…

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Why Your Elite Warriors Are Doomed: The Power Shift Explained! 20:24

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Send us a text Technological changes can have a dramatic effect on war, politics and culture. Let's explore how you can build lore for your world using changes in magic and technology. Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.…

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5 Strategies to Give Your Worldbuilding Instant Depth! 21:41

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Send us a text Deep lore can be hard to build, but it doesn't have to be. Here are 5 tricks to fake your way to deep fantasy worldbuilding! Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/…

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Elevate Your Worldbuilding: Create DEEP LORE through Language! 23:20

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Send us a text Let's explore building deep lore through the creation of fantasy terms, languages and expressions. Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Engage my world build…