Drunken Pen Writing Podcast

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...

It was a dark and stormy night, the beer fell down our throats in torrents, except when we missed our mouths and soiled our trousers.  Today, we cover what is considered to be the worst opening line to a novel in all of human history. But don't take our word for it. There's a whole contest dedicated to it! We discuss why the opening sentence is bad, then read a bunch of winners and losers from the...

We discuss some changes coming to DPW, as well as our writers' lounge and where our current writing output is. There's also plenty of other nonsense thrown in, including a quick conversation on why we think people don't like to read anymore. Check out our work at www.drunkenpenwriting.com Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting And like us on Facebook at www.facebook....

We're changing things up and talking about bad books today! More specifically, we discuss when and why you might give up on a book before finishing. How far do you read a bad book before dumping it? What pushed you over the edge and made you trash it? We also talk about how writers can get and keep readers interested in their books so they don't find their novels tossed into filthy garbage cans. B...

We spend some time discussing the dos and don't of writing burbs. We also read a few examples of good book blurbs and then we do an awful job of coming up with blurbs for some of our stories. If you want to submit for our Halloween Submission Period, check out the guidelines at https://drunkenpenwriting.com/2020/08/05/halloween-submission-period/   You can follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On...

We begin this episode with Caleb talking about his recent experience of reading Moby Dick. This segues into a full-blown discussion about some of the most overrated novels in history. Then we go on about what books we feel are overrated and some stuff that we think is underrated.  We also briefly talk about our current Halloween Submission Period. If you're a writer, you don't want to miss out . ...

Hey! This is our first episode from the new DPW Podcast studio. Or at least, the under-construction studio. We still have a bit to do.   In this episode, we talk about current events with DPW, future projects, and our plans with DPW going forward. It's a pretty chill vibe on this one.   Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting   On Instagram @drunkenpenwriting   And like us on Facebook at www.faceboo...

In this episode, we discuss the move to our new podcast studio. Then we talk about Spencer and his anger toward his most viral comic book article . Finally, after a lot of nonsense, we get into the topic at hand and talk about a bunch of weird comic books that would make great movies or tv show adaptations.    We also want to let you know that the DPW Podcast has recently made it onto FeedSpot's l...

In this episode, we discuss the wild novel "The Hike" by Drew Magary. There's so much to unpack in this one. So we highly recommend reading the book before listening to this episode. Also, we SPOIL the ENTIRE novel as we break down the whole thing.    Check out our work at www.drunkenpenwriting.com   Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting   On Instagram at @drunkenpenwriting   And like us on Facebo...

J.K. Rowling has been acting like a giant butthole and we talk about it. But that's not all we talk about. In fact, we have a long discussion about some bad writing habits you should kick and how to better improve your life as a writer. There's a lot of real-world advice in this episode that can be applied to your life outside of the arts as well. If you want to read our work, head on over to www....

Warning: This episode is 1000000% NSFW due to strong language and graphic old time sex descriptions. Listen to with headphones on and not in public or you may get some very dirty looks! In this episode, we start off discussing what the new National Anthem of the United States should be. Here's a hint, we come up with the best possible choice! Then we dive hard into some nasty stuff from our tempor...

Things get weird in this episode. Real weird. First, we discuss what it would be like if instead of becoming a werewolf, you became a Flairwolf. Yes, transforming like a werewolf but instead of a monster, you turn into Ric Flair. We do a lot of rambling and talk about various topics. The main topic at hand is weird fiction that you should read. We also discuss Stephen King a bit and if we think he...

This episode is all about writing fanfiction and what we think makes good fanfiction. We also bring up a few absurd topics and get a bit raunchy. All in all, it's great fun! Check out the article at  https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/books/a37440/tips-to-becoming-a-successful-fan-fiction-writer/ You can read our work at www.drunkenpenwriting.com Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting On In...

We start this episode ranting about the real world, then we move on and have a long discussion about the daily writing routines of famous authors. There's a lot of great information here so be sure to listen all the way to the end. Check out the article at  https://jamesclear.com/daily-routines-writers You can check out our fiction at www.drunkenpenwriting.com Follow us on Twitter @drunkpenwriting...