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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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“Writing Rural With Alley” helps fiction writers bring rural lifestyles to life! Here you will learn to craft more realistic scenes and settings of rural life and lifestyles, new ways to show, not tell, helping to drive your story forward, discover obstacles and challenges for your characters to overcome. You’ll learn skills and techniques from the stone age to post-apocalyptic, including but not limited to, homesteading, living off the grid, bushcrafting, survival skills and more. And of co ...
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The 28 Year Old Male

The 28 Year Old Male

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James Kennedy did what any well balanced adult does when they turn 28 and feel the weight of life crushing down on them; he avoided therapy and started an anonymous social media account under the alias 'The 28 Year Old Male', spending almost 10 years documenting his every flaw publicly for the world to see. The 28 evolved into a cultural sounding board for the disgruntled and exhausted Australian early-middled aged disguised as 'youth', and in 2024, James finally revealed his identity, compl ...
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The Level Up Your Gaming Podcast is a tabletop RPG podcast. Assisting GM's DM's and Players, the Level Up Your Gaming Podcast is here to help you take your games to the next level. Each Wednesday your hosts, Aaron and Josh, talk about a new topic to help you improve your tabletop role playing games. You can email us your questions, comments, and episode suggestions at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGamingAlso leave us a revie ...
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Unrelated But...

Christopher & Lore

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Unrelated, but...is the unscripted and unhinged writing podcast featuring two writers desperately trying to stay on topic as they dabble with the occasional advice and discussion of tropes, plot, character arc, fandom media, books, and more. Artwork by: jickdraws https://www.instagram.com/jickdraws/
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Welcome to Star Trek Story, Myth and Arcs podcast it’s Five-year mission, explore Star Trek arcs and themes seek out new story directions and boldly tell stories that no one has told before. We will discuss how Star Trek has told both good and bad stories, discuss how those stories of elements can be applied to Trek and all stories in the future.
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ElevatedXOtaku

Tiffany Senpai

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Welcome to the Elevated X Otaku podcast, where we talk about how to improve your life, your relationships, and your mental health, all broken down into ways that you weebs can understand: Through the lense of our favorite fandoms! That’s right, this aint your momma’s self-help podcast. Unless…your momma is into anime, comic books and fantasy novels…Whether your goal is to become Hokage, snatch up that #1 Hero spot, or to just muster up the courage to ask your crush out on a date, my goal is ...
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Alternately funny and dark, How to Succeed in Evil: The Novel, is the story of Edwin Windsor, Evil Efficiency Consultant. A biting satire of both modern business and the conventions of the superhero genre. This is new content, distinct from the original podcast episodes that have been up on podiobooks since 2006. While the novel is contained within the original podcast story arc, there's a lot more depth. Many new characters, much subplottery and (to use a technical term) it's funny as balls ...
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We are Caitlin and Sharon, best friends and stay-at-homes moms, REAL real housewives. Join us as we follow one character of the Real Housewives reality shows through their story arc for the season. Not your usual recap show, but all the fights you need to know to remember the season, or prepare to watch the next. Email us at [email protected] or visit us at www.rhonrh.com. Join us on Patreon for bonus content. https://patreon.com/RealHousewivesonRealHousewives
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Hypertime to Podcast

Hypertime to Podcast

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Hypertime to Podcast is a show dedicated to older comic books, creators, and more. We want to look at what led to creation of certain comics, the ideas behind the scenes, and anything revolving around the topics we will touch on. One episode may reflect one specific comic, one may be about an entire story arc, or it may be about an industry icon whether it a creator or character.
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TruVue Podcast

TruVue Podcast

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### TruVue Podcast Description Welcome to the TruVue Podcast, where we bring the barbershop talk to the box office! Join our lively crew as we dive into the latest movies, dissecting every plot twist, character arc, and jaw-dropping moment. With a barbershop-style discussion full of spoilers, jokes, and a dash of inappropriate behavior, our reviews are anything but ordinary. Whether you're looking for in-depth analysis or just some good laughs, we've got you covered. Remember, it's not about ...
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Call Her Creator is the go-to marketing podcast for creators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who want to turn their content into consistent income without burning out. Hosted by Katelyn Rhoades, a multi-six-figure marketing agency founder, Instagram growth expert, and full-time content creator, this show delivers step-by-step strategies that help you grow your audience, sell your offers, and build a business you love online. 🎙 What you’ll learn: How to grow on Instagram (without po ...
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Janus Descending

No Such Thing Productions

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NOW PLAYING: Descendants, The Janus Descending Sequel: Book One - Inheritance JANUS DESCENDING is limited series, science fiction/horror audio drama podcast, follows the arrival of two xenoarcheologists on a small world orbiting a binary star. But what starts off as an expedition to survey the planet and the remains of a lost alien civilization, turns into a monstrous game of cat and mouse, as the two scientists are left to face the creatures that killed the planet in the first place. Told f ...
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Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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The Nerd Stash sponsors TNS Network, which is a collection of podcasts creating content across video games, movies, television, comics, and more. Power Up And Game is a weekly video game news podcast covering some of the most trending stories in the gaming industry. With Nerds Talk Movies, another weekly podcast, our “experts” review a new movie or TV series every week via our Retrospectives and Spoiler Talks. We also have semi-regular content such as Longbox Hunters, where two longtime frie ...
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A portal is opened to 'The Rock' and a civilization of magic and myth is introduced to an inhospitable world without the basic building block of life, mana. Our open world game takes place sixty years after the first boots landed on The Rock and follows Elias Adelhelm, Jeron Thalitak, Gorg'rek "John" Bricksmasher, and Dr. Patton Normstrom as they traverse this new world. A new world discovered. A portal is opened to 'The Rock' and a civilization of magic and myth is introduced to an inhospit ...
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The Camp Dragon Online Podcast Presents Daring in Dastanir! An Actual Play Podcast featuring the professional Dungeon Masters of Camp Dragon Online as players! Some of the adventures are retired modules from the Camp Dragon Online vault and others are brand new, exclusive material! Come listen to unique mechanics devised by our Dungeon Masters and encounter never-before-seen monsters and magic! Our one-shots are all contained within Season 1, and we'll continue to upload them there. Season 2 ...
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Do you feel called to write a fiction book? Do you want to authentically honor God through your creativity without sounding preachy? Are you finding yourself in the cycle of constantly rewriting your first draft? Are you wondering how to write characters people will want to read about and plot points that will keep your reader on the edge of their seats? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you finish that book you’ve always wanted to write and honor God through your creativi ...
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START WRITING

J Washburn, Joseph Bendoski

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Start Writing is a craft-focused podcast dealing with the art of telling stories. We look at the structure of plots, characters, worlds, scenes, word choice, and every other detail that goes into writing great novels.
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Hazel’s Story is a deep dive into the vast universe that is Saga from Image Comics. Read along with hosts Alan and Bruce every other Thursday as they delight in unpacking all the fantastic characters, ideas, and weirdness that Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples cram into this epic space opera in comic book form.
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New School Critics

New School Chris

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Discussing movies, tv shows, books, and albums. Taking requests for what to talk about. The New School Critic movement is focused on steering criticism away from review, away from the binary judgments of "good" or "bad." It focuses on the exploration of meaning, the examination of formal techniques, and what we can gain from the works in question. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newschoolcritics/support
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For the spicy fanfic storyteller, myth-maker, and too-much soul who’s done playing small. Welcome to the storytelling temple where your body becomes the sacred pen, your healing becomes the plot twist, and your words shape whole new worlds. This is for the creatives and misfits who feel more seen by spicy romance novels than self-help books. For the writers, feelers, shapeshifters, and spiritual rebels who’ve always processed life through stories - and are finally ready to write their own. I ...
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Plot Blueprint

Alicia Rasley

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Writing a story? Here's a podcast where two story creators brainstorm about various aspects of plotting and characterization. We talk about openings, we talk about endings, we talk about unreliable narrators, we talk about character torture.... Join us for deep-dive conversations about the issues and interests working story-writers encounter. Original music by Nick Weber and Heartland Heretics.
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The Odyssey Writing Workshops Charitable Trust is a nonprofit with the mission of helping writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror improve their work. To fulfill our mission, we offer Your Personal Odyssey Writing Workshop, an intensive, one-on-one online program, customized for each student. Top authors, editors, and agents serve as guest lecturers and guest critiquers. We also offer five-week online writing classes each winter; webinars, critiques, consultations, and coaching year-r ...
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It's today, and HR is still fighting for their right to party -- after all, we're in charge of planning them, right? In reality, HR is the mastermind and heartbeat of any organization, and every single People professional feels this deeply. We also don't necessarily like people or care if you like us. This podcast will share edgy, unadulterated stories and perspectives of what it truly means to be a People Ops, Talent, and Culture leader in the modern workplace. Stay don't go, as we're certa ...
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If you’ve ever wondered “How do I start with affiliate marketing as a creator?” — this episode of Call Her Creator is for you. Katelyn sits down with Clair Sidman, VP of Marketing at Collective Voice and former TikTok executive, to break down everything you need to know about building revenue through affiliate marketing and shoppable content. In th…
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How do you choose the perfect rural home—especially when the stakes are fictional but the realism matters? This episode is a goldmine for fiction writers crafting off-grid, survivalist, or post-apocalyptic settings. We break down the gritty essentials: building materials, natural disaster risks, wildlife encounters, food sources from game fish to f…
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If you've ever felt weird—or secretly wonderful—about your love for M/M fan fiction, this episode is for you. Kayla dives deep into the emotional, psychological, and spiritual medicine of slash fic, especially for women who are high-achieving, emotionally burnt out, or healing from food/body image struggles or sexual trauma. Through the lens of bel…
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Not every story needs a protagonist who undergoes a massive, life-altering transformation. Some of the most memorable tales hinge on smaller, quieter shifts, or even on characters who remain steadfast throughout. In this episode, we’ll explore the full spectrum of character arcs: Big arcs that redefine a protagonist’s worldview Small arcs that mirr…
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In this episode of The Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast, story coach and solo journaling RPG creator Megan Fuentes joins Kayla to explore how story arcs—especially the powerful “wound → wrong idea → right idea” structure—can be used not just in fiction, but in memoir and personal growth. They discuss creative blocks, why the messy middle is so hard…
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In today's episode we talk about Adjusting Difficulty On The Fly. How do you adjust difficulty on the fly? Why would you want to adjust difficulty in your game? What are some good rules to follow when adjusting your game? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, …
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Is AI killing creativity or quietly making creators better? In this episode, Katelyn sits down with director and brand creator Alaina Booth to unpack how to combine Main Character Energy with a practical AI strategy that actually grows your brand. Alaina shares lessons from filming weddings, music videos, and brand campaigns, and explains why every…
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What if your binge eating isn't a failure of willpower—but a sign that three younger parts of you are in a crisis loop? In this powerful, playful, and paradigm-shifting episode, Kayla breaks down the Drama Triangle of Binge Eating—a dynamic between three younger inner parts (Girl Boss, Baby Kayla, and Unicorn Thunder) that explains why we keep spir…
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What makes a character unforgettable? It’s not just quirks or dialogue. It’s personality. Your characters' personalities shape their arcs, influence their voices, drive their goals, and and connect plot and theme into a cohesive whole. In this episode, we’ll explore why personality is the secret ingredient to compelling storytelling and how you can…
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Send us a text In this episode, we each do a variety piece. MB covers crimes involving celebrities, and Shannon discusses the history of the guillotine, including the first, final public, and final global person put to death by the guillotine (along with a wee bit o' Revolution). Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery…
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What does healthy, grounded masculinity look like? In this deeply resonant episode, Kayla sits down with Rory Matthews—Jungian and Existential Kink-certified life coach—to explore shadow work, masculine leadership, and the art of holding discomfort with presence. Together, they unpack how depth is built through self-awareness, why integrity fosters…
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Is your Instagram engagement at an all-time low? Are you posting consistently but not seeing the likes, comments, or reach you used to? You’re not alone and the good news is, you can revive your account faster than you think. In this episode of Call Her Creator, I’m walking you through The Instagram Engagement Reset: How to Revive Your Account in 2…
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In today's episode we talk about Making Better Homebrew Items And Monsters. What makes good homebrew items and monsters? Why do you want homebrew items? How do you make better items? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast…
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If you’ve ever crushed your goals and still felt not good enough, this episode is your sign: it’s not your discipline that’s broken. It’s your inner masculine—your Animus—that’s wounded. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Kayla shares: What “Animus Work” is (and why it’s the missing piece for high-performing women) The difference between…
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We finally got him! After months of "ducking" each other, we sat down with Australia's most polarising and misunderstood boxer Michael Zerafa for an unfiltered conversation recorded literally inside the ring at his 13 Rounds Boxing Gym between training sessions. Fresh off his clinical first round TKO dismantling of Mikey Dahlman in Sydney last mont…
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Why All Stories Are Myth (and How They Transform the Psyche) What if every story you’ve ever loved—whether it’s Spirited Away, The Lord of the Rings, or Pride & Prejudice—wasn’t just entertainment or even “realistic” fiction, but myth in disguise? In this week’s episode of the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast, we explore the mythic foundation…
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In this powerful episode of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast, Kayla sits down with Michelle, the voice behind Coffee-Fueled Stories (formerly Coffee Fitness Unicorn). Together, they explore the healing power of writing, the courage to rebrand and rewrite, and how horror can be a surprising path to catharsis. Michelle shares her journey from sel…
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If content creation is eating your calendar, this episode is your deep breath. Katelyn sits down with Loic Alex Brown, co-founder and CEO of Flick, to unpack how creators, agencies, and small businesses can use AI to work smarter, stay consistent, and grow faster without living on their phones. You’ll learn practical systems for planning content, g…
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What if you stopped treating your life like a math equation and started living it like a masterpiece? In this unhinged, wildly creative episode, Kayla MacDonald takes you on a journey from content martyrdom to liberated storytelling, from external validation to self-trust, and from cosmic math class to Erotic Storytelling 301 (with help from her AI…
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What if your eating disorder, addiction, or deepest self-destructive habit wasn’t a flaw—but a misunderstood cry for love? In this raw and magical conversation, Whitney shares how embracing the Divine Feminine helped her walk away from addiction, self-hatred, and trauma. This episode is a journey through darkness into radical self-acceptance, uncon…
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Katelyn sits down with wealth mentor and bestselling author Shamina Taylor to uncover the 3 core wounds that keep women stuck in cycles of undercharging, overworking, and burnout. Shamina shares her journey from attorney to multimillion-dollar business owner, the truth about why hustle is often a trauma response, and how unworthiness, abandonment, …
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You’re not going backwards. You’re recalibrating. In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most frustrating, emotional moments on the food freedom journey: when it feels like you're slipping back into old habits. I’m sharing the mindset shift that cost me five figures (and was worth every penny), plus the 4 metaphors that will change how you u…
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What if writing queer, kinky romance wasn’t just about heat - but about healing, politics, and community care? In this powerful episode, Kayla sits down with author, social psychologist, and licensed sex therapist Emily Alter to explore how kink, queerness, and fiction intersect with activism and personal transformation. Emily shares how their work…
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Reinvention Season: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There (The Creator Glow-Up) If you’ve outgrown your content, your offers, or even your mindset: this episode is your permission slip to evolve. The truth is, what got you here won’t get you there. The strategies, identity, and content that built your current level aren’t the same ones that will ta…
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You know the cycle: you set the goal, make the plan, feel the fire… and then somehow you’re knee-deep in popcorn, procrastination, or people-pleasing. Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m getting honest about what’s really behind your self-sabotage — and surprise: it’s not laziness or lack of discipline. It’s fear of judgment. Fear of being seen. F…
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By what we all agreed was divine intervention, Jackson Warne joined us in studio for episode (wait for it) '23'. Jackson and The Warne family are family to us, and as Jacko embarks on his new podcast project Warnes Way, we thought what better time to finally sit down for a yarn and share some stories. This was a genuinely great chat, Jackson shared…
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In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot. The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Grave Peril. We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off. Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk about. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at lev…
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🎨 Creativity isn’t separate from the creator - if you’re human, you’re already an artist. Yes, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush. Even if your inner critic’s louder than your muse. Even if you’ve been stuck in "who am I to do this?" mode for years. In this powerful (and joyfully rebellious) episode, Kayla sits down with creative midwife +…
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5 Types of Content That Convert (Even With a Small Following)Struggling with what to post on Instagram? Feeling stuck in post paralysis because you overthink every idea? In this episode of Call Her Creator, Katelyn Rhoades shares the exact 5 types of content that convert — no matter your follower count. This is the proven content framework she uses…
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👉 Click here to grab your free ticket to the WorldShift: Speculative Fiction Writers’ Summit and hear Lisa Cron’s summit presentation—plus 30+ other craft-deep sessions from top speculative fiction coaches, authors, and industry pros. Most of what you’ve been taught about writing is wrong. At least, that’s what bestselling author and story coach Li…
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So much of this show is about reclaiming narrative power - and this episode is no exception. If you’ve ever felt like your appetite is “too much,” or like your cravings are a personal failure, this episode will change everything. You’ll learn why your appetite isn’t the enemy—it’s a portal. And the real problem? Shame. Inside this powerful (and wil…
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In today's episode we talk about How To Write A Character Arc. What makes a good character arc? How do you make them meaningful? How do you mix them into the other players at the table to keep everyone engaged? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts…
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This week we sit down with Ash Wicks, co-host of the hugely popular Two Doting Dads podcast. Ash has built a dedicated following by sharing the unfiltered reality of modern parenting – the sleepless nights, milestone moments, and everything that happens between. Between the laughs, Ash opens up about his experience with postnatal depression, while …
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Today we're discussing how top creators make money in 2025 and the revenue streams that actually work. And no, it’s not just brand deals or going viral. From affiliate marketing and memberships to digital downloads, coaching, and done-for-you services, I’ll break down the most profitable and sustainable revenue streams creators are using right now.…
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If you’ve ever felt too weird, too intuitive, or too powerful for the world around you… this one’s for you. In this soul-stirring conversation, Kayla sits down with holistic transformational coach and somatic mystic Maya Lila to talk about what it really takes to reclaim your creative fire, own your feminine magic, and stop self-sabotaging your bri…
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🌀 5 Pond Creatures Every Fiction Writer Should Know World-Building with Fish, Frogs, Crayfish, Birds & Dragonflies Ready to dive beneath the lily pads and stir up your story’s ecosystem? In this episode, we spotlight five pond-dwelling characters that do way more than swim and squawk—they hold the power to elevate your world-building, deepen your s…
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Confidence isn’t about being the loudest one in the room or having sparkly protagonist energy 24/7. It's about building trust in yourself—even when the stakes feel high and the self-doubt hits harder than Truck-Kun. In this episode, we unpack what confidence actually is, what it isn't, and how to boost yours up - Because confidence isn't something …
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👉 Click here to grab your free ticket to the WorldShift: Speculative Fiction Writers’ Summit and hear Alex Temblador’s summit presentation—plus 30+ other craft-deep sessions from top speculative fiction coaches, authors, and industry pros. Worried you’ll get it wrong when writing a character whose identity isn’t your own—and that you’ll hurt someon…
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Want to land your dream brand deal and keep your content rights protected? In this powerhouse episode, Katelyn sits down with Sarah Boyd, founder of The Digital Dept. and a longtime force in the influencer industry. Sarah breaks down how creators are securing 5- and 6-figure brand deals, the non-negotiables your media kit must include, and what to …
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