Chris

Chris's Idea Engine Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 140 episodes

Tips and thoughts on creativity, inspiration, and expression, to help you be the most -you- you can be.

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Chris

Episodes

How to Make Characters Talk? 05.05.2023 3:57

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

Contrasting Character Traits 04.05.2023 6:55

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

History, Story, and Fiction 04.05.2023 4:01

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

Coffee, Drugs, and Writing 03.05.2023 6:17

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

If only I *Could* Write All Day 02.05.2023 4:37

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

How To Drive Plot with Characters 01.05.2023 3:03

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

The Knives of the Skull King: Ring 09.11.2022 2:33

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

The Knives of the Skull King: Slow Fighter 03.11.2022 1:48

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

The Knives of the Skull King: The Jokes 01.11.2022 4:24

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

The Knives of the Skull King: The Kingdom Killer 29.10.2022 4:07

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

The Knives of the Skull King: A Betting Man 27.10.2022 2:36

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

The Knives of the Skull King: Table War 26.10.2022 8:08

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

The Knives of the Skull King: From On High 24.10.2022 2:29

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

The Knives of the Skull King: The Cell of the Man 20.10.2022 3:38

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...

Coffee 25.03.2022 1:21

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

Wolf, Cat, Rabbit? 23.03.2022 1:18

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

Shadows 21.03.2022 1:02

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

Safe Place 18.03.2022 1:35

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

Naiads 16.03.2022 1:10

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

Devotions 14.03.2022 0:54

Mini-fiction about a spirit that guards me. What does it believe? 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

Pathfinder 11.03.2022 0:59

Mini-fiction about a spirit that guards me. He's good at finding safe climbing paths, 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

The Rascal 09.03.2022 0:53

Mini-fiction about a spirit that guards me. And gets rid of ducks. 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

Birds and Wolves 07.03.2022 1:10

Mini-fiction about a spirit that guards me. What other kinds of spirits are out there? 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

Better Side Characters 05.03.2022 6:24

We need side characters in our stories, but what is the best way to write them? I share a few videos and my own thoughts about one of the main side character types: The Lancer. Referenced videos: OSP: 5-Man Band OSP: Trope Talk "the Lancer" My audiobook is out! Click the link here! Mather's Odds Audiobook My story blog: gestalticocean.wordpress.com My business blog: chrisschallert...

Vacation with Wolfy 2: Guardian Angels? 04.03.2022 1:12

Mini-fiction about a spirit that guards me. What is he? 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