Marie Mullany & Maxwell Alexander Drake
Releasing Your Inner Dragon
Welcome to the world of creative writing and story mastery with Maxwell Alexander Drake and Marie Mullany, your guides to Releasing Your Inner Dragon. This author podcast is a treasure trove of writing tips and advice, sparking inspiration and ah-ha moments for every stage of an author’s career. Drake, an award-winning novelist and creative writing teacher, brings his experience from the gaming world and beyond, while Mullany, author of the Sangwheel Chronicles and YouTuber, shares her expertise in fantasy world-building. Together, they delve into the intricacies of crafting compelling narrat...
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Episodes
WANT EPIC Fantasy Geography for your Fantasy World? Watch This Now 13.01.2025 1:07:38
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as the geography a fantasy worldbuilder needs to know! Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)comDis...
How to Build Fantasy Cultures: Craft Rich Fantasy Societies, Belief Systems, and Traditions 02.01.2025 1:03:50
Send a text Get the podcast here: https://releasingyourinnerdragon.buzzsprout.com/Drake's Contact Details:Website: www. MaxwellAlexanderDrake.comFiend Folly: www. FiendFolly.comAmazon Author Profile: https://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-Alexander-Drake/e/B006QP41O4Drake's creative writing course: http://drakeu.comhttps://www.facebook.com/maxwellalexanderdrakehttps://twitter.com/MaxwellADrakehttps://www....
Live Edit: Turn Pages, Not Heads. How to Keep Readers Engaged 26.12.2024 1:07:02
Send a text Get the podcast here: https://releasingyourinnerdragon.buzzsprout.com/Drake's Contact Details:Website: www. MaxwellAlexanderDrake.comFiend Folly: www. FiendFolly.comAmazon Author Profile: https://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-Alexander-Drake/e/B006QP41O4Drake's creative writing course: http://drakeu.comhttps://www.facebook.com/maxwellalexanderdrakehttps://twitter.com/MaxwellADrakehttps://www....
Character Development: What You Need Know About Your Characters and How to Reveal What's Important 19.12.2024 1:05:40
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss creating the geography of your world. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)comDisc...
Worldbuilding Geography Guide: How to Design Fantasy Worlds and Why the Details Matter 15.12.2024 1:05:02
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss creating the geography of your world. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)comDisc...
Live Edit: Tips On Immersing Your Readers 22.11.2024 1:09:57
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss character archetypes. Writer's room (currently 50% off for membership): https://writersroom.mn.coMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Magicfall: http://magicfallnovel.com/Get the podcast here: https://releasingyourinnerdragon.buzzsprout.com/Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)g...
Grammar, Point of View and Language 22.11.2024 49:29
Send a text In the second episode of Releasing your inner Dragon, Drake & Marie talk about grammar, choosing a point of view and tense for your story, and how it affects your narrative structure. Writer's room (currently 50% off for membership): https://writersroom.mn.coMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Magicfall: http://magicfallnove...
Main Character Energy - Use Archetypes to Craft Psychologically Addicting Characters 08.11.2024 1:13:42
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss character archetypes. Writer's room (currently 50% off for membership): https://writersroom.mn.coMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Magicfall: http://magicfallnovel.com/Get the podcast here: https://releasingyourinnerdragon.buzzsprout.com/Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)...
Live Edit: Tips on improving your writing. 03.11.2024 57:37
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they edit another submission. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership for first 250 members!):Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinMagicfall: http://magicfallnovel.com/Get the podcast here: https://releasingyourinnerdragon.buzzsprout.com/Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)...
Worldbuilding Geography Guide: How to Design Fantasy Worlds and Why the Details Matter 25.10.2024 1:07:38
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss creating the geography of your world. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)comDisc...
Narrative Point of View: Decide Who is Telling Your Story and Why 18.10.2024 1:13:28
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss choosing a point of view voice for your story. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(do...
Live Edit: The secret to success is GROUNDING your reader! 11.10.2024 1:13:43
Send a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail...
Break the Cardinal Rule: Show Don't Tell Might Be Ruining Your Fiction Writing 03.10.2024 1:01:38
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss when to tell and not show. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)comDiscord: https:...
Selling Books at Conventions Made EASY 26.09.2024 58:37
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss what you can expect from selling your books at a convention like ComicCon Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasing...
Are Weak Verbs Ruining Your Writing? Make an Impact with Stronger Action Words 19.09.2024 57:20
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they how to banish weak writing and use the right verb! Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)c...
Save the Cat Story Structure: Beat Sheets, Novels, and Screenplays 12.09.2024 1:13:41
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to use save the cat Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)comDiscord: https://d...
Live Edit: There's a twist at the end 31.08.2024 1:07:02
Send a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail...
The Journey of a Hero - Crafting a Compelling Story Plot 22.08.2024 1:12:35
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to use the hero's journey. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)comDiscord: h...
Live Edit: Working outside your style 15.08.2024 59:41
Send a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail...
Beyond Romance - How to Write Dynamic Non-Romantic Relationships That Give All The Feels 08.08.2024 1:15:00
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to write real non-romantic relationships. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot...
Best Tips for Mastering the Pacing of Your Novel 01.08.2024 1:35:44
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to pace your story! Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)comMagicfall: http://...
How to Tell a Great Story in Three Acts - Story Structure for Authors 25.07.2024 1:19:59
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to use the 3 act structure to your advantage. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail...
Live Edit: Show me, don't tell me 19.07.2024 1:10:18
Send a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail...
Round two of the publishing game: Who will survive the slush pile? 27.06.2024 1:06:59
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they read first page submissions and say if they would have published them and why they would (or would not have) published them. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9...
Mistake Alert: Are You Killing the Tension in Your Stories? Learn How to Fix It! 20.06.2024 1:23:02
Send a text Join Drake and Marie as they discuss how to add tension to your story in any scene. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manualMembership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinGive us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(d...
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