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Let's write novels! Around the Campfire: A Writing Workshop is a glimpse into what it's actually like to write a book and be part of a writing group. Our hosts, Jackson and Levi, give each other feedback every episode on the progress they've made on their respective novels, as well as give feedback to an audience member!Submit your work to be workshopped at campfiretechnology.com/submit

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    • Jun 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Levi's Great Muppet Caper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 50:43


     Levi and Jackson are back, this time with some sad news about Levi's departure from Campfire. They discuss what Levi's going to be doing moving forward, and what that means for the future of the podcast. Levi's Video He Mentioned:https://youtu.be/c25jjYXlKhUSubmit for Community Corner!Follow the link below and set the "Type of Request" as "Community Corner Submission." Limit submissions to a 500 word selection!https://www.campfirewriting.com/contactCheck out Campfire:https://www.campfirewriting.com/Order Jackson's Book, The Quest for the Golden Plunger: The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8-- Social Media--Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNastyAdam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcbassettCampfire's Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Absurdism vs. Realism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 62:36


    Levi and Jackson are back, this time discussing absurdism and realism and what sets those two styles apart, but also how they can be used together. Oh, and they also talk about One Piece again.Adam's Video on Character Flaws:https://youtu.be/Mf22N9qXOBwSubmit for Community Corner!Follow the link below and set the "Type of Request" as "Community Corner Submission." Limit submissions to a 500 word selection!https://www.campfirewriting.com/contactCheck out Campfire:https://www.campfirewriting.com/Order Jackson's Book, The Quest for the Golden Plunger: The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8-- Social Media--Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNastyAdam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcbassettCampfire's Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Character Flaws w/ Adam Bassett

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 70:13


    Levi and Jackson sit down with returning guest Adam Bassett to discuss character flaws, what kind of character flaws work, how many flaws is too many flaws, and so on.Adam's Video on Character Flaws:https://youtu.be/Mf22N9qXOBwSubmit for Community Corner!Follow the link below and set the "Type of Request" as "Community Corner Submission." Limit submissions to a 500 word selection!https://www.campfirewriting.com/contactCheck out Campfire:https://www.campfirewriting.com/Order Jackson's Book, The Quest for the Golden Plunger: The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8-- Social Media--Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNastyAdam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcbassettCampfire's Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    What is a Hero?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 55:53


    Levi and Jackson sit down and discuss what the necessities are for a hero in a story, and talk about some examples that seem to deviate from the usual path.Submit for Community Corner!Our old submission form died with the old Campfire site, so right now, we have a workaround. To submit, follow the link below and set the "Type of Request" as "Community Corner Submission"https://www.campfirewriting.com/contactCheck out Campfire:https://www.campfirewriting.com/Order Jackson's Book, The Quest for the Golden Plunger: The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8-- Social Media--Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNastyAdam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcbassettCampfire's Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Story Updates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 70:34


    It's time for Levi and Jackson to give updates on their stories! Levi is making his way through the dreaded 2nd Act slog, while Jackson has finally figured out what his plot needed.Submit for Community Corner!Our old submission form died with the old Campfire site, so right now, we have a workaround. To submit, follow the link below and set the "Type of Request" as "Community Corner Submission"https://www.campfirewriting.com/contactCheck out Campfire:https://www.campfirewriting.com/Order Jackson's Book, The Quest for the Golden Plunger: The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8-- Social Media--Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNastyAdam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcbassettCampfire's Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Speculative Fiction w/ Brent Lambert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 53:59


    In this episode of Conversations Around the Campfire, Jackson and Levi are joined by Brent Lambert from FIYAH magazine to discuss speculative fiction, how he got started in writing, and talk about his upcoming novella along with other projects he is working on.Follow Brent Lambert on Twitter:https://twitter.com/BrentCLambertCheck out FIYAH!https://www.fiyahlitmag.com/Go support Brent's novella!https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/neon-hemlock-s-2022-novella-series#/Dalek's music to accompany his piece:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmqpu3zoIGoLevi's Drawings:https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdmgPtBp/https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42/status/1507728348998422535?s=20&t=bZqGs-TMnT77g6lEBgwbzgCheck out Story Tips:https://youtu.be/wunWday8NGQWorldbuilding Magazine:https://www.worldbuildingmagazine.com/Submit for Community Corner!Our old submission form died with the old Campfire site, so right now, we have a workaround. To submit, follow the link below and set the "Type of Request" as "Community Corner Submission"https://www.campfirewriting.com/contactCheck out Campfire:https://www.campfirewriting.com/Order Jackson's Book, The Quest for the Golden Plunger: The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8-- Social Media--Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNastyAdam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcbassettCampfire's Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Alternate Forms of Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 60:59


    In this episode of Conversations Around the Campfire, Jackson and Levi discuss how other forms of media could potentially influence your approach to writing, particularly the new FromSoftware videogame Elden Ring!Check out Ben's first book!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09316JBPZCheck out Story Tips:https://youtu.be/wunWday8NGQWorldbuilding Magazine:https://www.worldbuildingmagazine.com/Submit for Community Corner!Our old submission form died with the old Campfire site, so right now, we have a workaround. To submit, follow the link below and set the "Type of Request" as "Community Corner Submission"https://www.campfirewriting.com/contactCheck out Campfire:https://www.campfirewriting.com/Order Jackson's Book, The Quest for the Golden Plunger: The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8-- Social Media--Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNastyAdam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcbassettCampfire's Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Mental Health & Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 62:42


    In this episode of Conversations Around the Campfire, Jackson and Levi discuss how mental health can affect your writing, how your writing can affect it, and their own personal methods for taking care of their mental health. Also, Levi would like to apologize for pitching a tik tok idea towards the end. In retrospect, that may not have needed to make the final cut.Anyway, here's Mr. Warren G and Jackson's viral tweet.Check out Story Tips:https://youtu.be/wunWday8NGQSubmit for Community Corner!Our old submission form died with the old Campfire site, so right now, we have a workaround. To submit, follow the link below and set the "Type of Request" as "Community Corner Submission"https://www.campfirewriting.com/contactCheck out Campfire:https://www.campfirewriting.com/Order Jackson's Book, The Quest for the Golden Plunger: The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8-- Social Media--Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNastyCampfire's Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Worldbuilding with Adam Bassett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 58:13


    This episode we had Adam Bassett on to talk about worldbuilding! Adam is one of the Campfire team members and former Editor-in-Chief of Worldbuilding Magazine. We discuss his new series, Story Tips, as well as what makes good worldbuilding along with some of our favorite examples!Check out Story Tips:https://youtu.be/wunWday8NGQWorldbuilding Magazine:https://www.worldbuildingmagazine.com/Submit for Community Corner!Our old submission form died with the old Campfire site, so right now, we have a workaround. To submit, follow the link below and set the "Type of Request" as "Community Corner Submission"https://www.campfirewriting.com/contactCheck out Campfire:https://www.campfirewriting.com/Order Jackson's Book, The Quest for the Golden Plunger: The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8-- Social Media--Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNastyAdam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcbassettCampfire's Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Giving and Receiving Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 53:54


    Levi and Jackson are back! This time, they're talking about how to give and receive feedback. If you're writing a book or just trying to become a better writer, you have to get feedback from others. It can be a difficult process, though. Who should you ask? How do you give notes without hurting someone's feelings? How do I get the most out of the feedback I receive?Submit for Community Corner!Our old submission form died with the old Campfire site, so right now, we have a workaround. To submit, follow the link below and set the "Type of Request" as "Community Corner Submission"https://www.campfirewriting.com/contactCheck out Campfire:https://www.campfirewriting.com/Order Jackson's Book, The Quest for the Golden Plunger: The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8-- Social Media--Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNastyCampfire's Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Endings & Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 74:33


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson wrap up "Season 1" of the podcast by talking about what they have learned about writing and how their stories have changed. They also discuss the future of the podcast, and some of the changes that will happen moving forward. Jackson also gives his review of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, while Levi gives his review of The Wheel of Time TV series and Dune.Order Jackson's Book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Where We Find Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 73:35


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson dive into a discussion about the kinds of things that inspire them, and how those things inspire them. Whether it be hiking in the mountains, doing some yard work, or just other really good books. They then give an update as to where they are in their novels, with Levi being afraid to look at his word count, while Jackson has possibly solved his Amy problem.Order Jackson's Book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    A Year(ish) in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 67:27


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson change it up a bit and start with Community Corner. They then both dive into a discussion about how it has been working on their novels the past year, what they have learned, what they struggled with, and more. They then talk about Jackson's disappointment with the game Death's Door, and Levi's love of the show I Think You Should Leave.Order Jackson's Book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Ironing Out the Details

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 77:49


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Jackson continues to focus on the Leyton storyline, while Levi goes back to the drawing board. Instead of reading from the next chapter, Levi discusses how he is restructuring his novel and what direction he now sees the story going in. Jackson also talks about how he's gotten into Hearthstone Battlegrounds, while Levi has become obsessed with the new Mario Golf game.Order Jackson's Book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Community Corner Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 80:21


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson are joined by Benji from Tale Foundry to discuss your submissions for another All Community Corner episode! This episode's stories have a whole lot of dystopian future and post-apocalypse vibes, but that doesn't stop Muppet characters from being brought up. Order Jackson's Book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Contests, Rewrites, and Bears, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 66:06


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson continue to move forward with their novels. Levi's characters deal with a dangerous encounter in the forest, while Jackson revisits an abandoned house. Jackson also begins to rethink some elements of his novel, and tries to figure out where he is wanting the story to go. Jackson and Levi also discuss some of the books they have been reading, from The Shadow of the Gods to They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us.Order Jackson's Book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    The Bad Guy, the Guy, and the Other Bad Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 74:19


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi decides to take on the role of the bad guy and go all in on style and grammar corrections (to Jackson's dismay). Jackson delivers another emotional moment but still struggles with his present plotline. Levi and Jackson also reveal that neither of them know how to tie a tie, but refuse to ever wear a clip-on. Remember, this is a podcast about writing.Pre-Order Jackson's Book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Mapping Out the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 71:20


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Jackson and Levi make some major breakthroughs in their novels with some emotional character moments and high stakes. They both also take a deep dive into where they see their stories going and how they think it may change in the future. They wrap up the episode by exploring Levi's unique music taste, and Jackson debating whether or not he should get Pokemon Snap now that he has beaten Monster Hunter: Rise.Pre-Order Jackson's Book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    There's (Not) Going to be a Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 72:42


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Jackson tries his hand at the horror genre, while Levi fleshes out his main characters with a quiet moment. They also make some suggestions that may sound a bit too much like Captain America, along with a comparison of wardrobes.Pre-Order Jackson's Book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Delivering on Story Promises

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 69:46


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson jump back into their novels and discuss how to use sketch structures when writing comedy, Brandon Sanderson's idea of a tonal promise, and how the release of Monster Hunter: Rise isn't helping with focusing on writing. Also, Jackson officially unveils his new book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Pre-Order Jackson's Book, The Misadventures of the Adventure Rangers: The Quest for the Golden Plunger!Hardcover (Amazon): https://t.co/SckxqXzZmDPaperback (Amazon): https://t.co/C1iVjn29YaKindle: https://t.co/ltIW69x65aB&N: https://t.co/96PfzeXfBzKobo: https://t.co/PMc1ZBkNIbApple Books: https://t.co/zGYHdeCuHBGoodreads: https://t.co/sbuIdqD1b8Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    We Know What You Did Hemingway feat. Daniel Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 76:59


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson are joined by special guest Daniel Greene! They discuss his new book, Breach of Peace, then jump into an All Community Corner episode, featuring stories about new schools, warrior monks, and more. They also discuss the disadvantages of writing in the age of Mario Kart.Order Breach of Peace on Amazon or Audible:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Breach-Peace-Daniel-B-Greene/dp/0578840774/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=breach+of+peace&qid=1617398926&sr=8-1Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Breach-of-Peace-Audiobook/B08Z8L7D5Q?qid=1617381025&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=NZ5QDWV84H4TMBCNXTRHCheck out Daniel's channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw--xPGVVxYzRsWyV1nFqggCheck out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Chapter Cliffhangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 70:49


    On this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson dive further into their novels, with Jackson struggling to decide if he wants to turn his YA comedy into a thriller, and Levi finally getting to the inciting incident. They then dive into Norse mythology content, like the Thor movies or Valheim.Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Writing Multiple Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 77:03


    In this episode of Around the Campfire: A Writing Workshop, Levi and Jackson dive deeper into writing novels, exploring flashbacks and writing multiple languages, all while avoiding character descriptions. Does Levi need to get into Conglanging? Does Jackson need to slow his pace? Find out on this week's episode of Dragon bal...er...I mean...Around the Campfire!They also finally found a way to wrap up the episodes- by talking about whatever they want, like usual. BUT now it's a segment and therefore much more official.Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Finding Character Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 67:11


    In this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson keep moving along through their stories. Levi talks about potential story directions, while Jackson's characters find their voice.Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Writing Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 49:37


    In this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson continue their stories. Levi's novel moves forward with some intriguing imagery and more worldbuilding. Jackson's story struggles a bit with continuity and comedy.Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Recap: Worldbuilding and Plot - Around the Campfire: A Writing Workshop Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 67:55


    In this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson give recaps of their stories and discuss where they plan on taking them moving forward!Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Moving the Story Forward - Around the Campfire: A Writing Workshop Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 54:08


    In this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson talk about what they read over the holidays and dive deeper into their stories!Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/bl...If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/su...Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretech...Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/96...Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTech...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretec...Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTec...Support local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Workshopping your stories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 56:56


    In this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson read YOUR stories for a special ALL COMMUNITY CORNER episode!Check out Campfire Blaze:https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.Here's a link to find this podcast in audio form if you would rather not see our ugly mugs: https://www.buzzsprout.com/966895/5385847#writingcommunity #authortube #podcast--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    The Perfect Writing Spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 56:33


    In this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson discuss their ideal writing space, how hard NaNoWriMo is, and how their books are coming along!Note: Sorry if the audio is a bit wonky in this one due to some technical errors. Things will be back to normal next episode!Everyone check out Campfire Blaze and the contest we are running for NaNoWriMo participants who use Blaze to plan their story! We are footing the bill for up to $3000 in publishing services for the book you write during NaNo!Check out the contest rules: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/contestCheck out Campfire Blaze: https://www.campfireblaze.com/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours.--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.--Credits--Hosts: Levi Johnson & Jackson DickertProducer: Levi JohnsonVideo Editor: Cole Field

    Show Don't Tell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 47:32


    Everyone check out Campfire Blaze and the contest we are running for NaNoWriMo participants who use Blaze to plan their story! We are footing the bill for up to $3000 in publishing services for the book you write during NaNo!Check out the contest rules: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/contestCheck out Campfire Blaze: https://www.campfireblaze.com/How much surrealism is too much? How do you write young characters that feel real? How do you write a full cast of characters without it being confusing? Levi and Jackson have answers to all these questions in this week's episode of Around the Campfire!We mentioned Ben Levin, so here's a link to his channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/nimajqebIf you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours. Maybe we'll do a user submitted marathon one day!--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnology Support local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Trying Out First Person!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 58:13


    Levi explores what POV he wants to use for NaNoWriMo, and Jackson learns how leases work. Also, a small dog named Gill-Mo shares some insightful advice!Everyone check out Campfire Blaze and the contest we are running for NaNoWriMo participants who use Blaze to plan their story! We are footing the bill for up to $3000 in publishing services for the book you write during NaNo!Check out the contest rules: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/contestCheck out Campfire Blaze: https://www.campfireblaze.com/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours. Maybe we'll do a user submitted marathon one day!Here's a link to find this podcast in audio form if you would rather not see our ugly mugs: https://www.buzzsprout.com/966895/5385847--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnology Support local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Maps, Magic, and Plot Cheating

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 49:52


    Everyone check out Campfire Blaze and the contest we are running for NaNoWriMo participants who use Blaze to plan their story! We are footing the bill for up to $3000 in publishing services for the book you write during NaNo!Check out the contest rules: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/contestCheck out Campfire Blaze: https://www.campfireblaze.com/If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours. Maybe we'll do a user submitted marathon one day!Here's a link to find this podcast in audio form if you would rather not see our ugly mugs: https://www.buzzsprout.com/966895/5385847#writingcommunity #authortube #writing #podcast--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnology Support local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    All You Need is a Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 54:50


    Naming things in your writing is hard, and everyone should be nice to Levi about it.In this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson discuss how much a name can convey in writing, finding time to write, and how to pull off meta comedy. Also, "Community Corner" is starting to grow on me.If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours. Maybe we'll do a user submitted marathon one day!--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Campfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Levi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviJohnson42Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwagXMcNasty--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Let's Worldbuild!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 40:44


    All is fair in love and war, but placeholder names will last forever.In this episode of Around the Campfire, Levi and Jackson dive in deeper on their stories. Levi is still worldbuilding and planning, while Jackson charges ahead waving his pantsing flag. If you're wondering about the thumbnail, you'll have to watch and find out.If you want us to workshop your work on the podcast, submit it here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/submit/Thanks for all the submissions! We obviously can't cover all of them on the pod, so sorry if we don't get to yours. Maybe we'll do a user submitted marathon one day!--Show Notes & Manuscripts--This Episode: http://bit.ly/ATCShowNotesLevi's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/LeviBookJackson's Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JacksonBook-- Social Media--Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcDiscord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965480/Campfire_Pro/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.

    Let's Write Books!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 39:06


    Levi and Jackson are going to write novels! We are kicking off the first episode of our podcast, Around the Campfire: A Writing Workshop. In this podcast, you'll get a glimpse into what it's like to write a book and be part of a writing group. Every episode, our hosts will give each other feedback on the progress they've made on their respective novels.They'll also give feedback to one lucky audience member per episode on their writing! To submit your work for consideration, go to www.campfiretechnology.com/submit.-- Social Media--Twitter: https://twitter.com/campfiretechllcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfiretechnologyllcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfiretechllc/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CampfireTechnology/Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3--Affiliate Links--ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9308A powerful spell checker and style editor that works wherever you do your writing!Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/CampfireTechnologySupport local, independent bookstores (and Campfire Technology) by buying books on our Bookshop page.--About Campfire Technology--Check out our software, Campfire Pro! Designed to be a revolutionary tool for writers to plan out their stories, Campfire provides its users with character development, plot design, and worldbuilding tools. Campfire has exactly what novelists, screenwriters, and TTRPG players need to go from the seed of an idea to a detailed, organized blueprint that’s ready to be executed.Learn more here: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/pro/

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