Eat, Drink, Write. An Urban Fantasy Whiteboard

In this episode, we talk about the love interest archetype.  How do you write the love interest? What types of love interests are there? Do you have to have one? Come have a drink with us & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about Boo Hags, a monster from the Gullah culture! We also have a medley of ghost stories!  Don't let the Boo Hag ride ya! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about motivations. What motivates your character? What do your characters' motivations drive them to do?  Come have a drink with us & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we discuss how to write prophesies in fiction! There are all kinds of prophesies in fantasy, urban fantasy and main-stream fiction! Find out how to write a good one! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, Taylor & Sherry discuss how to write dream sequences, what to think about when crafting dream sequences in novels, what not to do, and the "rules" that govern writing dream sequences!  Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the "rules" of writing - what should you do, what shouldn't you do? And even more fun - how to break the "rules" of writing!  Come have a drink with us & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the urban legends involving the Nain Rouge (red dwarf) and the rougarou (Cajun werewolves)!  Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we discuss how to start chapters - is there a trick to it? What should you consider?  Come have a drink and listen! Support the show

In this episode, we discuss writing the middle of your book.  This is one of the toughest things to write without getting bogged down. So how do you make the middle work better? How do you write that mushy middle? Come have a drink with us & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about how to end chapters! There are probably more ways to do so than you thought! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

We all know the brainy characters in books, movies and TV shows - but how do you write them? Come have a drink with us & listen! Support the show

This is our 14th episode of myths & monsters! This month we talk about ghouls and a true pandemic from WWI that created living statues!  Creepy!!  Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

Every wonder if your novel needs an epilogue? Want to know how to write an epilogue? Come have a drink with us & listen while we discuss epilogues, the pros, the cons, what not to do! Support the show

Come listen to us talk about tension in novels - it is super important, but nebulous all the same! How do you create realistic tension? What is tension? Come have a drink with us & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about naming your characters. How do you name your characters? Why does it matter? What not to do when naming your characters? Are there any names that are too weird? What tips are there for naming your characters? Where to look for help? Come have a drink and listen! Support the show

In this episode, we discuss beta readers: how to be one and what to look for when getting ready to submit your novel.  Come have a drink and listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk all about the premise: what is it? Why have one? How to write one. Come have a drink and listen! Support the show

In this 13th episode of myths & monsters, we talk about the number 13 - is it really unlucky? Why is it a superstition?  And we discuss Pyatlov Pass - what really happened and how can we use it in urban fantasy? Come have a drink & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we discuss character archetypes. There are hundreds of these, and we talk about some of them. Why to use character archetypes and more!  Come have a drink with us and listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about romance in your novels. We are not talking about romance novels, necessarily, but rather those relationships that might be romantic in nature. How do your characters fall in love? What do you need for a romantic relationship in your novel? Come have a drink and listen! Support the show

In this episode, we discuss how to write conflict into your book. What types of conflict are there? What is the best way to incorporate conflict? What not to do?  Come have a drink with us & listen! Support the show

Have you ever struggled with the flow of your novel? Outlining might be the answer! We discuss types of outlines, how to outline, why to outline and more! Come have a drink and listen! Support the show

In this episode, we discuss the Loch Ness monster and the origins of vampires! Come have a drink with us & listen! Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the sidekick! Why have one? Why not have one? What types of sidekicks are there?  What does a sidekick do for your novel? How to do it right! Interested? Come have a drink and listen! Support the show

In this episode, we discuss killing off characters! How to do it, why to do it (and why NOT to do it)!  Sound like your cup of tea (or vodka?) Come have a drink & listen! Support the show