The Writer’s Realm Podcast

Is it money or fame? Do you need the a quiet place or loud, crazy music? We talk about the different motivations we need to sit and write. What motivates you? let us know in the comments!   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord....

Join the hosts as they catch up with their work and life. They also laugh. They laugh a lot in this episode.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF   Website https://writersrealmpodcast.com/   Holly’s Links: Insta...

We asked our writing group to jump in with our podcast in this episode. Being as how Holly, Austin, and Bob started in this particular writing group and learned so much as writers, we felt it would be a huge benefit. Listen in to how our writing group helps each other and hopefully you can find one too.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!...

As a writer, creating stories is hard enough and then you need to put on your business clothes start selling your book. This means having an ‘elevator pitch’ ready. What’s an elevator pitch? Join us as discuss the what and the how-to with special guest, Jake Lynch. Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!  Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like...

**We included some behind the scenes, a preview of what you can find on our upcoming Patreon! Stay Tuned!** Elisabeth Lagelee joins us today as she talks about her voice artist journey. From voicing interesting characters to the sharing details of her work, Elisabeth lets us know what it's like to be a professional voice artist. Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share w...

There are so many things that can keep us from writing our story. Having the write (right) mindset can make all the difference. Join writing coach Riley Lindhardt as she helps us navigate the treacherous waters of mind games.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us!...

There's so many things to talk about when self-publishing your book. Lucky for you this episode will get you started in the right direction.   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF   Website https://writersrealmpodca...

Award-winning and best-selling author of horror and urban fantasy, Dennis K Crosby joins us as we delve into the intricacies of urban fantasy.  Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!  Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)! Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF Website https://writersrealmpodcast.co...

They say new authors should write a stand-alone book, but I've yet to meet someone who does that. Most of us new authors plan out an entire trilogy or more. But what does it take to write a series? Find out as we discuss this with published author, Mallory McCartney.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describ...

Know kung-fu? Muay Thai? How about a simple haymaker? Whether you know how to fight or not, translating a fight scene into your story isn't that simple. Or is it? Join our hosts and Jeff Nelson, a black belt in jiu-jitsu, as we discuss the challenges of writing a good fight scene.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Wri...

Most fantasy books have a wonderful map near the beginning of the story. Readers eagerly glance back and forth from the story to the map to find where our heroes–or villain–may be. Dominique creates these incredibly detailed maps and we get to find out everything to know about cartography. Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments! Don’t forget to...

Ever wonder what the point of going to a writer's convention was? Or if it's for you? Believe me, if you're a writer, no matter your level, a writer's convention is totally for you! Join Bryan Mitchell and our hosts as we delve into writer’s conventions and what to expect. Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments! Don’t forget to Write and Describ...

Writing fantasy is difficult enough, and when you throw in some romance, things can get a little dicey. Join our hosts as we discuss how to write "Romantasy".  Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF   Website https://...

It's important to create characters in your story, and even more important to create their unique voice. Join us as we discover ways in which to develop character voice, our first episode in a series of Point of View.   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s...

Michelle Lorraine joins us as we navigate through the wilds of querying. If you're on the journey to being traditionally published, then this episode is for you! Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments! Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)! Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord   / discord   Website https://writersrealmpodcast...

Whether it be authenticity, nuance, or humor, there's all kinds of reasons we root for characters. Join our hosts as we talk about what makes us fall in love with characters. What are some things that make you fall in love with characters? Tell us in the comments! Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments! Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like a...

Professional editing can seem daunting, but Amanda Bidnall's here to rescue the day! Join our hosts as we discuss and listen to Amanda's thoughtful wisdom and helpful influence as learn more about what to expect from a professional editor. Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments! Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)! Join/follo...

There's all kinds of mistakes writer's can make, especially when you're new. While the list of mistakes can be numerous, we discuss our top ten list of mistakes for new writers with Matt Struvan.   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://...

Whether they're themes, characters, plotlines, or settings, tropes are common and recognizable within specific genres. Join our hosts as we jump into what we feel are the top ten fantasy tropes. Here's our picks: The Chosen One The Quest Antagonist Turned Ally (and the reverse) Tragic Backstory Morally Grey Character Kingdom at War Medieval Fantasy Powerful Magic Object Magic School Fireside Chat...

Getting through your first chapter can be difficult. Join us as we delve into the do's and don'ts of getting the necessary parts into your first chapter. Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments! Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)! Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF Website https://writersrealmp...

Our hosts have several ways how NOT to start the year off. We hope you can learn from these stories.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF   Website https://writersrealmpodcast.com/   Holly’s Links: Insta https://...

When you're ready to add magic to your story, where do you start? Join us as we discuss the what, where, how, and why's of magic systems. Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments! Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!    Jed Herne’s Magic System Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2v8F0wTfc4&ab_channel=JedHerne   Join/fol...

Join our hosts as we navigate through the controversies and benefits of using AI as a writer.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF   Website https://writersrealmpodcast.com/   Holly’s Links: Insta https://www.ins...

Creating belief systems can be tricky. We want our characters to be fully developed but we also don't want to offend our readers.  Join our hosts as we navigate through the process of adding religion to our stories.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s R...

Once we're finished with our November project, we're left to ask...what now?  Join our hosts as we delve into the next steps of our precious work.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF   Website https://writersrea...