Chris's Idea Engine Podcast

Starting my story in the middle of the action is helpful... Some of the time. But is it always the best idea? Support the show

Musings on whether it's it worth writing when so much has already been written. Support the show

How do I avoid misusing characters from other stories when I write fanfiction? I try to make their decisions out of their original character traits. Support the show

I rant about how evilness in women in fiction is often clothed in very little.  Support the show

I don't always have time or opportunity or inspiration, but I always have a method. Support the show

When live happens, how do I keep up my writing goals? With a little forgiveness and persistence. Support the show

Hint: Their reason has to outweigh their reluctance. Support the show

A good character? Interesting. A good character constantly fighting their own bad nature? I think that's more realistic, and it can be done without making the character's goodness into something bad. Support the show

What study real life if I'm going to make up my world's history anyways? Well, first off, history is wild. Second, I understand my world better when I understand how the real world works. Support the show

When something affects the creative brain, how do I deal with it responsibly? Support the show

When I have the time, I still... Can't. Here's how I deal with my limited writing energy. Support the show

When your characters fought your plot, maybe change your characters?  Support the show

The Skull King explains what his heaviest decoration is, and what makes a king powerful. My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog: gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: Unclehatswritingresources.wordpress.com Support me on Ko-Fi   Ko-Fi Check out my book Mather's Odds on Amazon! Support the show

How does this fighter win, even when he isn't as fast as his opponent? My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog: gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: Unclehatswritingresources.wordpress.com Support me on Ko-Fi   Ko-Fi Check out my book Mather's Odds on Amazon! Support the show

How does a joke prevent a rebellion? My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog: gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: Unclehatswritingresources.wordpress.com Support me on Ko-Fi   Ko-Fi Check out my book Mather's Odds on Amazon! Support the show

What do international politics and cooking have in common? Support the show

A gambler explains why he will not bet against one man. Support the show

The Skull King explains why a common courtier is in the generals' presence during a pivotal battle. My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog: gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: Unclehatswritingresources.wordpress.com Support me on Ko-Fi   Ko-Fi Check out my book Mather's Odds on Amazon! Support the show

Has this diplomat turned honesty into a weapon? My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog: gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: Unclehatswritingresources.wordpress.com Support me on Ko-Fi   Ko-Fi Check out my book Mather's Odds on Amazon! Support the show

An old king recounts the most terrifying man he ever knew: a captive with evil advice. This is a world-building scrap from an upcoming world, "The Highlands."  If you liked this, be sure to subscribe! My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog: gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: Unclehatswritingresources.wordpress.com Support me on Ko...

Mini-fiction about a spirit that guards me. Do I know it from somewhere before? My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog:   gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: chrisschallertideaengine.squarespace.com Support me on Patreon and Ko-Fi   Ko-Fi Patreon Check out my book Mather's Odds on Amazon! Support the show

Mini-fiction about a spirit that guards me. Am I the only person with these? My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog:   gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: chrisschallertideaengine.squarespace.com Support me on Patreon and Ko-Fi   Ko-Fi Patreon Check out my book Mather's Odds on Amazon! Support the show

Mini-fiction about a spirit that guards me. Guards me through the night. My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog:   gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: chrisschallertideaengine.squarespace.com Support me on Patreon and Ko-Fi   Ko-Fi Patreon Check out my book Mather's Odds on Amazon! Support the show

Mini-fiction about a spirit that guards me. And maybe I guard him, too? My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog:   gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: chrisschallertideaengine.squarespace.com Support me on Patreon and Ko-Fi   Ko-Fi Patreon Check out my book Mather's Odds on Amazon! Support the show

Mini-fiction about a spirit that guards me. And not just me, I think. My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog:   gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: chrisschallertideaengine.squarespace.com Support me on Patreon and Ko-Fi   Ko-Fi Patreon Check out my book Mather's Odds on Amazon! Support the show