Bards and Balladeers Podcast

Anyone can write characters who aren’t like them, whether it's across sex, culture, or even species. When we lead with curiosity, respect, and genuine care we turn imagination into authentic storytelling. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Mo...

Accessories to the main character, Secondary Characters help the plot but don’t determine its direction. Some may have their own agendas that unfold along the way, but overall, they serve to add flavor and depth. These are secondary characters who don’t drive the story forward and their development isn’t the main focus. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https:/...

We’re joined by David Bruns as he shares his journey into writing with his co-author J. R. Olson following his service as a military officer in the Navy. Come listen to his unique perspective on storytelling and his writing process. Bruns-Olson Books - www.bruns-olson.com Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - link...

Gifts, sought-after quest items, rewards, and discovered artifacts. These are all essential elements found throughout many stories. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

We welcome Jax Rose into our troupe and explore the world through his art and insight. As an art teacher, Jax shares his experiences as an artist and his hope to inspire creativity in others. Jax Rose Art - www.jaxroseart.com Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurk...

Combat in stories and its role in narrative. How fighting reveals character, drives growth, and shapes both plot and worldbuilding. From fistfights to large-scale strategy, when is combat meaningful, and when is it overused? What perspectives does it unlock, and how does it influence the pacing and tone of storytelling? Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https:/...

Every ending opens the door to something new. Discover story points that may lead into other arcs or continuing adventures. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

How do the Bards and Balladeers organize their characters, plot, and worldbuilding from creation through to execution? Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

Different methods of getting from one place to another in story, and how they can become more than just a thing but a home, a stage, and sometimes a character on its own. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

Who steers the ship in fiction? Strong leaders shape the stories we love, guiding both characters and readers. Let’s explore how leadership drives a narrative forward. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

We sit down with Dennis Vogen to talk about his new vampire book, Maple Island , and all the things that brought him to where he is today. Dennis Vogen - https://dennisvogen.com @dennisvogen on social media -------- Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com...

Happy Halloween! Let’s dive into the fun ways horror, suspense, foreshadowing, and terror enhance a story for our enjoyment, sometimes simply for the pure thrill of it! Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

Requested by a viewer, we discuss how dialogue moves plot, builds world, reveals character, adds flavor to dialogue, and shapes or destroys relationships. We explore how we struggle with writing certain dynamics, such as humor, debate, or emotions like horror and grief. In the end, what makes dialogue good or bad? Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://disco...

We've teased it a bit as a potential "fourth leg of storytelling," but we haven't discussed it in depth. Shall we delve into how selection, emphasis, focus, perspective, person, and timeline (flashback or forward) can form an entire fourth pillar? Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/c...

What roles do islands play in storytelling? Come discuss how the geography and relative isolation of these places can affect plots and how they can be used to create certain moods, dynamics, and even cultural development. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahi...

The role of lies in stories, whether through manipulation, protection, or humor. Even things like maps lie. Ever been to Greenland? Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

Worldbuilding, character, and plot. Each can be inspired by any type of game, as each offers rich mechanics, art, worlds, and options to spark your imagination. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

We have a lovely chat with Chris K, and share his perspective on life, art, and what moves us. Come listen and see his beautiful art! Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

Let's discuss the potential role of maps in fiction as they are used within stories by the characters. Maps in games, maps as props, maps as catalysts for action. Or maps for humor, suspense, mystery, clues, and quests. From star charts to buried treasure, we can discuss it all! Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (C...

The trope of characters who were born hot or perfect yesterday. Can this be done well? What makes it good or tolerable, and what makes it just sickening? Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

We sit down with longtime friend Amanda Meuwissen to talk about how she likes to spice things up with her stories! AmandaMeuwissen.com Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/QVQWczk4Fh C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

Talking about how characters' inner thoughts and the use of that technique to build stories. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

How can limited perspectives be used to build or shape a story? Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

We talk about what makes an ending fulfilling or not, and functions of those endings. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine

We talk about animals and their importance in stories. Bards and Balladeers Podcast - bardsandballadeerspodcast.com C.E. Linares (Cait) - linktr.ee/celinares Ozgur K Sahin (Oz) - www.ozgurksahin.com M.R. Moraine (Rio) - linktr.ee/mistermoraine