Drunken Pen Writing Podcast

We talk about boobs in the cold open. Not sure why or how we got on the subject, but sometimes these things can't be helped. Once we get into the episode, though, we begin a long discussion on how to bullshit your way through a story. More specifically, how to handle science (and magical) elements in your story. Do you play it safe and give sparse details on, say, space travel? Or do you go into g...

If you want a coherent, normal episode, this isn't the one for you. We're all over the place as we discuss a wide range of topics. Enjoy the insanity! Check out our work at www.drunkenpenwriting.com Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting And like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/drunkenpenwriting

We discuss the many elements and writing techniques that go into telling a good story. The main things we cover are setting, character, plot, and narration style.  We also talk about formatting and experimental story layouts. If you want to read our fiction, head on over to www.drunkenpenwriting.com Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting And like us on Facebook at ww...

Caleb opens up the episode by telling us how he almost accidentally killed himself in the gym. Then we get into the heart of the matter with a great conversation about fantasy stories. We discuss why we don't read a lot of fantasy, what would make us read more fantasy, and what elements we want or don't want in our fantasy stories. We also talk a bit about fantasy movies, tabletop games such as Du...

After a bit of pure nonsense, we go over the books we've read this past year. Then we look to the future and what we plan on reading in 2021. Check us out at www.drunkenpenwriting . Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting And like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/drunkenpenwriting

We start the episode by talking about our awful writing output and cool narrative structures. Then we get into an open discussion on why we think people are so drawn to heroes and stories about overcoming obstacles.  We also discuss the adventure story and why we think people like reading about epic adventures that could never really happen but wish would.  Check out our work on www.drunkenpenwrit...

Well, we're closing in on the end of the year, so we figured it would be a good idea to discuss our writing successes and failures for the awful year of 2020. We spend most of our time talking about our 2021 writing goals and the different things we'd liked to do, such as traveling and hopefully going back to conventions.  Check us out at www.drunkenpenwriting.com You can follow us on Twitter @dru...

We start off talking about manscaping and other nonsense, but things really pick up when we get into a long talk about things that will drastically improve your writing in a short period of time. Some of the things we talk about are why metaphors are better than similes, how to structure your paragraphs for optimal pacing, and the importance of using active voice instead of passive voice.  If you...

In this episode, we talk about 20 great books you should read this winter. We also give our opinion on audiobooks and briefly discuss what we're currently doing writing and reading-wise.  You can check out the list at https://modernmrsdarcy.com/cozy-winter-books/ You can also check out our fiction at www.drunkenpenwriting.com Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting An...

We're talking about movies! More specifically, movies about writers. We also discuss some tv shows about writers and then go on about some old Oscar controversy.  Check out the article we read at https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/films-about-writing/the-writing-on-the-screen-20-great-movies-about-wr/ You can also check out our stuff at www.drunkenpenwriting.com You can also follow us on Twitter...

We start the episode off by talking about what we're each currently reading. Then we go into 13 comic books that are closer to literary fiction. We also get into an interesting conversation about literary themes in mainstream superhero comics. Finally, we end the episode with a ridiculous live reading of King Arthur.  If you want to check out the list, head on over to Bustle . You can also check o...

WARNING: This episode is very NSFW! We open the episode lamenting the length of the US presidential election. Then we discuss ten of the weirdest erotica sub-genres on the market today. After that... well, we have a way-too-long talk about poop porn. So, maybe don't let the kids listen to this one. You can check out the list at https://www.yourtango.com/2016285789/10-weird-genres-erotic-stories-yo...

We open up the episode with a quick talk about the dangers of vampire STDs. Then we discuss the final seven chapters of Dracula and why we think a modern take on the ending would make the story better.  You can check out our work at www.drunkenpenwriting.com You can also follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting And like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/drunkenpenwrit...

We open up the episode with a quick conversation about what novels we're going to read now that we're done with Dracula. Then we get into a much longer discussion about our future writing projects and the idea of tackling a full-length novel.  And to finish things off, we talk a bit about our personal writing styles and what types of novels we would be best suited to write. You can check out our w...

We're joined by Ashleigh Hatter as we attempt to discuss chapters 15-20 of Bram Stoker's Dracula. We do stay on topic for ten minutes or so, but not much happened in these chapters. So we partake in a good amount of nonsense throughout the episode. We also talk about one of the funniest submissions we've received this year. You can follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwrit...

We are joined by Ash from the Ear Read This Podcast as we discuss some of the most bizarre deaths from the literary world. From getting stabbed in the face to drowning after trying to make love to the moon, there is no shortage of strange deaths on this list. You can check out our work at www.drunkenpenwriting.com You can also follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting A...

We discuss chapters 10-15 of Dracula. We also talk about a bizarre description of candle wax and uncover a few more interesting vampire tropes.  If you want to check out any of our fiction, head on over to www.drunkenpenwriting.com You can also follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting And like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/drunkenpenwriting

We open the episode with a wholesome talk about Caleb's new kitten. Then Spencer and Caleb spark their eternal blood feud that will ultimately lead them to their graves. After all that fun, we get into the topic at hand. We have a conversation about how and why certain taboo subjects can ruin a horror story, and we give specific examples of failed usage of these taboo subjects, as well as possible...

We're back with chapters 5-10 of Bram Stoker's Dracula. In this episode, we talk about the mysterious case of Lucy's blood illness and that damn bat that's been harassing her every night. We also go over a tale of terror on the high seas. If you want to check out our stories, head on over to www.drunkenpenwriting.com You can also follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwritin...

In this episode, we have a long discussion about horror monsters and classic horror tropes. We talk about what types of monsters, creatures, and types of horror stories we want to see make a resurgence or get reinvented.  We also discuss the current horror trends we dislike and what we think needs to take a break from the genre. Check out our horror stories at www.drunkenpenwriting.com Follow us o...

We open the episode with a toast to the late, great Edgar Allan Poe on the anniversary of his passing at the young age of 40. Then we discuss the first five chapters of Bram Stoker's Dracula.  We also have a great conversation about Bram Stroker's contribution to the vampire genre, the origins of the modern vampire leading up to the creation of Dracula, how Dracula has established the classic vamp...

In this episode, the dynamic duo of Caleb and Spencer brainstorm the horror story Caleb is currently working on. Of course, it wouldn't be a DBS episode if there wasn't a lot of drunken madness throughout. You can check out our fiction and all the great horror submissions we've accepted at www.drunkenpenwriting.com You can also follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting...

Caleb opens up the podcast by sharing a personal matter that affected him deeply. Then we go on and half-ass our way through the seven different types of stories that make up fiction. Spencer also goes on a mini-rant about King Arthur and his hatred for questing.  If you want to read great fiction, head on over to www.drunkenpenwriting.com You can also follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Inst...

We start off this episode by talking about J.K. Rowling's newest controversial book as well as the negative reaction of the movie "Cutie" on Netflix. After that, we get into a discussion on the basics of how to get started as a writer. Check out our work at www.drunkenpenwriting.com Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting And like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dr...

In this episode, we briefly discuss creative funks and how to get out of them. But we spend much, much more time discussing old soda commercial slogans. Fortunately, this helps us fight the funk as we sit back and SURGEEEEEE! Check out our work at www.drunkenpenwriting.com Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting And like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/drunkenpenwr...