Eat, Drink, Write. An Urban Fantasy Whiteboard

In this episode, we talk about NaNoWriMo - what it is, how to do it, and what to expect!  Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the villain monologue.  It can be a cliche, but it can also work for your novel! We talk about how to write the monologue and what not to do!  Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

We've all heard how cities are supposed to be "characters" in our novels.  So, how do we do that? Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode we talk about the ruler archetype: what is it, how to write it, thoughts to think about when writing the ruler! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

Welcome to myths & monsters! In this episode, we talk about the northeast vampire scare from the 19th century and a house in NJ that has a "watcher" who terrorized the owners! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about plot holes: what they are, how to find them and how to fix them! Come have a drink and listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about how to write the resolution, from what it is to how to do it! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

Come have a drink and listen as Sherry & Taylor talk about writing mystery vs suspense! What is the difference? How do you know? What is your book? Come find out with us! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about DragonCon - the writers, the authors, the fun!!! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

It's that time again - time for our monthly special episode of Myths & Monsters! This month we talk about the ghost train of Beijing and the various legends surrounding sleep paralysis! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

There is so much to talk about with writing time travel! In this episode, we talk about the general types of time travel with examples of each type! So much fun! Come have a drink & listen!! Support the show

In this episode, we discuss co-authoring!  How easy it is to write with someone else? Are there any tips or tricks on how to do it?  Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

This episode looks deeper into the snowflake method of plotting your novel. It is an interesting concept that layers ideas/characters/concepts until you have an intensive outline to write from! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we tackle writing the theme of death in a fiction novel. There are things to consider and ways to do this that you might not have thought about! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the remaining 4 plot types:  mistake, the lure, the race, & the gift! Come have a drink & listen as we talk about how to use these plot types and what should be included! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about some fun things to add to your novels - necromancers & the Boggy Creek Monster! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we tackle three of the "seven" plotlines for novels. There is debate about how many there are, and, obviously, many are so interconnected it is hard to separate them, but we try and break down how to write the plotlines for adventure, transformation & romance! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about how to write emotions and give specific examples of smugness and betrayal!  Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

Why is your character's job so important? Well, think about what you feel about YOUR job. Your Characters are people, too!  Come have a drink & listen as we talk about what to consider when writing your character's job! Support the show

In this episode we talk about the explorer archetype in fiction. We have examples, tips on how to write it, and thoughts about how to develop that explorer archetype. Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

Come have a drink & listen as we talk about the black-eyed kids origin story and supersitions about mirrors! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about how to write character flaws. We discuss types of character flaws, examples of character flaws, and how to approach the flaws. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about plot twists! How do you write a plot twist? We talk about plot twist tips (say that 10 times fast!) and examples to help with your novel! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the masquerade in fantasy - why to write it and how to do it well! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we go into detail about using Pinterest to help you write your novels! It is truly invaluable!  From writing tips, to writing prompts to character boards - Pinterest has unlimited potential!  Come have a drink & listen! Support the show