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This podcast will delve into the trials and tribulations of writing urban fantasy, from topics on character development myths and monsters!

Sherry & Taylor

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    • Feb 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 144 EPISODES


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    Episode 110: Showing Vulnerability in your Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 56:18


    In this episode, we talk about how to make a badass character more vulnerable, and why you would want to!Come have a drink & listen!Support the showSupport the show

    Episode 109: We are Back - How to Get Back to Writing After a Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 69:48


    WE ARE BACK!!!In this episode, we talk about how to get back into writing after a looooong break!Come have a drink & listen!Support the show

    Episode 108: Writing Strong Female Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 63:06


    WE ARE BACK!!!In this episode, we talk about how to write a strong female character without using the stereotypes we often see!Come have a drink & listen!Shout out to D.M. Lewry for her first book in the Wynter Blood Series: The EOS Key!Support the show

    Episode 107: Throwing that Pitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 53:58


    In this episode, we talk about pitching to agents & publishers! We answer questions about what should be in a pitch, what you shouldn't do in a pitch, and thoughts about how to approach the pitch!Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 106: Writing Conferences in the East US

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 57:52


    In this episode, we talk about how to find writing conferences, what types of things each conference might have, how much they cost, and more! There are so many writer conferences, that we limited this episode to the East in the US!Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 105: Worldbuilding - Magical Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 58:53


    In this episode, we talk more about creating magical systems and what ways you can cast magic! Come have a drink with us & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 104: Writing Description in your Novel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 62:24


    In this episode, we talk about how to write descriptions in your novel, from character descriptions to emotional descriptions and more! Come have a drink with us & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Myths & Monsters 22: Haunted Dolls & The Slit-Mouthed Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 24:38


    Sit back and enjoy episode 22 of Myths & Monsters!  This month's episode talks about haunted dolls and the slit-mouthed woman!  Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 103: Writing Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 50:01


    In this episode, Sherry and Taylor talk more about writing trauma.  We discuss placing the trauma pre-book as well as in the current work.  Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 102: Pacing Your Novel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 57:43


    In this episode, we talk about pacing. We've talked a little about this before, but we do a deep dive into the specifics in this episode! Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 101: Nature Symbolism in Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 68:59


    In this episode, we talk about nature symbolism: what it is, how to work it into your novel, and why! Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 100: Worldbuilding - adding Holidays to your Novel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 60:40


    In this episode, we talk about holidays in your books.  Adding holidays can make a richer setting and history to your book as well as add to the depth of your world and character growth.  Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 99: World Building - How to Create Your World's History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 51:05


    Ever wondered how to tackle writing the history of your world? Come listen as we talk about all the things you should consider when building your world!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 98: How to Write Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 34:22


    In this episode, we talk about writing horror. Learn ways to add horror to your manuscript! Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Myths & Monsters 21: Bunny Man & Island of Dolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 18:59


    In this episode, we talk about the Bunny Man and the Island of Dolls!  Fun stuff!  Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 97: Writing Death Scenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 55:20


    In this episode, we talk about writing death scenes! Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 96: Color Symbolism - Blue & Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 46:44


    In this episode, we talk more about color symbolism and how to incorporate it into your novel! This week is all about blue and green!  Come have a drink and listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Myths & Monsters 20: Full Moon Legends & Two Halloween Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 29:37


    Happy Halloween!!!  This episode talks about some fun full moon legends as well as two of the very first Halloween monsters!!  Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 95: NaNoWriMo! It's Almost Here! Are You Ready??

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 43:08


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 94: Writing the Villain Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 39:28


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 93: Writing Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 59:03


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 92: The Ruler Archetype

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 30:56


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Myths & Monsters 19: The Vampire Scare & The Watcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 25:27


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 91: Plot Holes - Ugh!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 55:58


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 90: Writing the Resolution in Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 38:58


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 89: Writing Mystery vs Suspense - What the Heck is the Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 40:22


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 88: DragonCon - What it Can Do for Writers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 42:41


    In this episode, we talk about DragonCon - the writers, the authors, the fun!!! Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Myths & Monsters 18: The Beijing Ghost Train & Sleep Paralysis Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 30:26


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 87: Writing Time Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 58:00


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 86: How to Write a Book with a Co-Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 41:20


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 85: The Snowflake Method

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 37:10


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 84: Writing the Death Theme in Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 37:10


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 83: Plotline Archetypes - the Rest of Them!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 58:58


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Myths & Monsters 17: Necromancers & The Boggy Creek Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 28:30


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 82: Plotlines - Adventure, Transformation & Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 60:08


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 81: Writing Emotions - Betrayal & Smugness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 38:57


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 80: Creating Your Character's Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 67:00


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 79: The Explorer Archetype: What is it, and How to Write it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 29:41


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Myths & Monsters 16: Black-Eyed Kids & Mirror Superstitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 19:58


    Come have a drink & listen as we talk about the black-eyed kids origin story and supersitions about mirrors!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 78: Writing Character Flaws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 39:06


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 77: How to Write Plot Twists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 36:23


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 76: Writing the Masquerade in Urban Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 70:01


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 75: How to Use Pinterest for Writing Novels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 47:12


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 74: How to Write the Love Interest Character

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 39:05


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Myths & Monsters 15: Boo Hags & Ghost Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 31:33


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 73: Writing Your Characters' Motivations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 36:42


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 72: Writing Prophesies in Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 42:22


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 71: Writing Dream Sequences in Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 47:59


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 70: Writing Rules & How to Break Them: Story Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 38:37


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Myths & Monsters 14: Nain Rouge and Rougarou

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 16:35


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

    Episode 69: How To Start Chapters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 27:08


    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 (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

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