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Join young author host Ken Mears as he shares wisdom about writing from his experience, and tips, tricks, and advice on how to write well. Along with advice, Ken will chat with other authors, talk about story and how it relates to you, and great books you should check out.

Ken Mears

  • Oct 26, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 12m AVG DURATION
  • 38 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Writers World With Ken Mears

Season 3 - Episode 7: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Spooky Scary Prompt Slamdown

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 5:53


Who's ready for a professional author to take you through going from prompt to story idea? We certainly are! Join Ken today as he goes solo and performs a live brainstorm! We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 3 - Episode 6: I'm A Social Butterfly - How To Use Social Media Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 6:37


This little author went to market. Join us today in this short episode all about the basics of using social media to market yourself and your work as an author, based on Ken's personal experience with social media marketing! We promise you won't regret it! We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 3 - Episode 5: What We Learned At TABC, Pt 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 12:24


Writing conferences are a great way to network and learn from other writers. This year, Melissa and I both benefited from the fantastic Teen Author Bootcamp, even though it was forced to be online. So, today we are happy to share some of the lessons we learned from TABC this year! We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 3 - Episode 4: Awkward Teenage Romance - How To Write Realistic Romance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 11:01


Love is.... awkward? Yep, you heard us, love is a very odd and awkward thing. Join us in today's episode as we discuss how t write good, realistic, romance. We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 3 - Episode 3: OH! The Villainy! - Creating Villains We Love To Hate

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 11:16


Who doesn't just adore Loki or fear Thanos? There are lots of great villains that are the perfect antithesis of the hero, and so are some of the greatest characters of all time. Learn all about making villains we love to hate in today's episode of Writers World! We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 3 - Episode 2: What's In A Protagonist? - Archetype Actions and Protagonist Points

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 10:13


Every good story needs a protagonist. Whether they are a golden hero, or a brazen anti-hero, we need someone to root for. Join us today as we delve into what makes a great protagonist, and how it may or may not connect to so-called "Archetypes. We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 3 - Episode 1: Playing God - How To Overthink The Structure Of Your Planet

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 10:00


From hollow planets to moons with methane lakes, there are all kinds of strange and exciting possibilities when it comes to designing your world. Today, we are back for Season 3 with a whopper, excited to talk about the basic structure of a planet, and all the cool ideas that arise from it. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 26: Season Finale! An Interview With 3 Teen Musicians! ft. Ben Reichard, Olivia Arner, and Maddie Harmon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 15:03


Join us today for a very special season finale! Today we will be interviewing 3 awesome teen musicians about their lyric writing and musical aspirations. Thanks a ton to Ben, Olivia, and Maddie for joining us today, all their info is down below! Ben Reichard: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwPFYM0nXYqqlbZiP3-X0Q Instagram: @ben_reichard_music Olivia Arner: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn6Cet0AJhr40oI9m2y6Grg Instagram: @livvyarner Maddie Harmon: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9M6IAXpkAuBtF4FWQCgEMA Instagram: @maddie.harmonyy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 25: This Town Ain't Big Enough - How To Write Westerns

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 11:39


We all know how this ends, a big showdown with two cowboys in the middle of a small western town. Well, come join us as today we talk all about how to get to that point by writing a western! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 24: Lazer Swords! - Creating Unique Weapons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 12:30


From arrows guided by a whistle to swords made of lasers, there are a lot of possibilities for weapons in your writing. Today, we're going to talk all about the basics of creating unique weapons. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 23: It's A Dark World - Basics Of Writing A Dystopia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 12:34


Have you ever wanted to write as awesome a novel as The Hunger Games, Fahrenheit 451, or 1984? Well, today we dive into the basics of writing your very own dystopia! Are you ready to go dark? For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 22: What Is The Caste System?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 12:13


You have your role, and you can't do anything else. This is the fundamental idea of a Caste System. Join us in today's episode as we discuss what Caste Systems are and how you use them. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 21: Symbollically Speaking - Using Symbolism

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 10:29


Don't you just love some good symbols interwoven into writing? That little bit of extra complexity and food for thought? Well, today we're going to talk about using a bit of symbolism in your writing! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 20: Poetry Vs. Prose

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 14:54


Okay, what on earth is the difference between poetry and prose? What even is prose? Learn all about the difference between poetry and prose in today's episode as we talk about the differences and benefits of each! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 19: Up, Up, And Away! - Creating Superhero Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 14:10


You know them and love them. Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Superman, Batman, and plenty of others. But how can you start writing your own stories using superheroes? Let's find out in todays episode! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 18: Patient Zero - Starting Zombie Apocalypse Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 14:14


You just gotta be quicker than the other guy when running from zombies. Come join us today as we talk about what you need to know to start a good zombie apocalypse story! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 17: Something's Coming - The Awesomeness Of Foreshadowing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 11:59


There's a storm coming. Now that brings a sense of foreboding, doesn't it? Join us in today's episode as we explore the basics of foreshadowing, a wonderfully fun and useful literary device. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 16: I'm My Own Person - Making Each Character Unique

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 13:13


We're all unique, so why shouldn't our characters be unique too? Today, we're going to dive into the basics of making characters their own individuals! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 15: What-If History - Basics Of Writing Alternate History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 11:21


What if the Nazis won World War 2? What if Albert Einstein was from China? Today, we get to talk about alternate history, a fantastic little niche of a genre, all about "What-if History." For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 14: Listener Questions - Designing A Horror Novel, ft. Jacob

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 21:14


You want questions answered? This guy certainly did. Join us today for our first ever Listener Question episode, where we will guide one of our listeners, Jacob, as he designs his horror novel! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 13: Why Isn't My First Draft Good Enough? - The Basics Of Self-Editing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 9:49


Why can't you just write one draft and have a perfect final product? Because everyone needs some editing. Luckily, you don't need an editor for part of it, because you can do it yourself! Join us today as we discuss the basics of doing your own edits. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 12: Should I Be A Dickens Or A Dr. Suess?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 9:23


How much description is too much? Too little? Let's talk about whether you should follow after Dickens or Dr. Suess when it comes to description in today's episode of Writers World. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 11: The Monster Mash - Basics of Monster Creation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 12:54


Have you ever wanted to generate your own nightmare fuel? Something to haunt the minds of readers for years after they put your story down? Well, today is your lucky day, because we are talking about making monsters! Enjoy, and keep on writing! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 10: Worldbuilding - Cultures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 12:26


Do you feel very cultured in cultures? Well, if not, come join us today as we dive in to talk about the importance of culture in your story and how to make really awesome cultures. Time to get cultured about cultures! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 9: Special with Sam Jensen - Life Writing and Confidence in Your Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 18:17


What is Life Writing? How do you have confidence in your writing? In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Sam Jensen from Social Confidence From Teens To Teens, and we will be discussing these things. Join us for a very special episode! If you enjoyed this episode, go check out Sam at Social Confidence From Teens To Teens, especially his episode with us! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 8: The Struggle Is Real, Part 2 - External Struggles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 10:15


From dragons to boulders, to armies, every good story has a great external struggle. Something outside the character stands between them and their goal. Let's find out all about creating an external struggle in today's episode of Writers World. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 7: The Struggle is Real, Part 1 - Internal Struggles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 16:01


"To struggle is to be human." Join Ken and Melissa in today's episode as they cover the basics of internal struggles. As one of the key parts of any story, the struggle is essential. Don't forget to tune in next week in Part 2: External Struggles. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and support everyone, and please share the podcast every way you can! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 6: Worldbuilding - Governments

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 15:34


Governments. Why should I care? Shouldn't they just stay in history class? Come join us today as we explore how to create governments and apply them to your world. Learn how to effectively use them to further the plot and how to design the perfect government for your people. Come join us at Writers World. For sources, the transcript, and bonus content, go to writersworldpodcast.weebly.com To support us and get tons of awesome bonuses, go support us at pateron.com/writersworldpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 5: What Do I Do When I Face Writers Block?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 11:55


We've all been there. You're writing and suddenly you run out of steam. You don't feel motivated and can't think of any new ideas for what to write. It happens to the best of us. In today's episode, we're discussing ways to get unstuck when you are dealing with writers block. For sources, the transcript, and bonus content, visit writersworldpodcst.weebly.com If you want to support us and get tons of cool rewards, go support us on our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 4: Brandon Sandersons 3 Rules Of Magic Systems

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 11:41


Magic, we all love it. Wizards, dragons, powerful items. But there need to be some limits. Someone needs to lay down the law. And that person is Brandon Sanderson. Today we'll be going over 3 laws Brandon has layed out for creating magic systems. Lets lay down the law! For sources, transcript, and bonus content, visit writersworldpodast.weebly.com If you want to support the podcast, go to patreon.com/writersworldpodcast to support us and earn great rewards! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 3: Elements Of A Good Fight Scene

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 20:11


What makes a great fight scene? Is it dragons, monsters, mutant warriors? While those are all nice, we're talking more generally today. From having good emotion to amping up the "cool factor," today's episode will help you become a great fight scene writer! For sources, bonus content, the transcript, and more visit writersworldpodcast.weebly.com Until next time, keep on writing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 2: Outlining Strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 12:44


Are you a pantser, plotter, or something else? Come discuss various outlining levels and strategies with Ken Mears and Melissa Fales. If you want more content, bloopers, or other things, head on over to www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Season 2 - Episode 1: Balancing Life and Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 26:37


Have you ever felt torn between two lives, your regular one and your life as a writer? If you have, then you must have wondered how to balance life and writing. Well, you have come to the right place my friend! Learn all you need from Ken Mears and Melissa Fales about how to live a balanced life of writing and the day to day grind. For bonus content, transcripts, bloopers, and other cool stuff go to www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Exciting Announcement! - Meet New Co-Host: Melissa Fales

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 0:53


We have an exciting announcement. We have a new co-host: Melissa Fales. She is a dear friend of mine, and we are excited to have her joining the podcast. For more information on her joining the team and further episodes, as well as bonus content, bloopers, transcripts, and other things, go to www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Episode 3: Outlining With The Hero's Journey

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 8:44


Join Teen Author Ken Mears as he explores the 17-step Hero's Journey. The Hero's Journey is a fabulous way to outline a story, and Ken will guide you through the basic idea of each of the 17 steps of The Hero's Journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Episode 2: Creating A Basic Character Outline

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 9:33


Character outlines, they are essential. Follow along with Ken Mears as he talks about what he does for character outlines, and what you should include when creating them. For more information and a basic character outline template, check out this post on Ken's blog, The Writers Block: https://kenmearsauthor.weebly.com/the-writers-block-blog/wacky-words-character-outlines --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Episode 1: Why We Tell Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 7:01


Why do we tell stories? This is a fundamental question when it comes to writers, storytellers, and anyone who loves to hear stories. So join Ken Mears as he covers this question, looking at both the science behind why we like stories, and the deeper reasons. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writers-world/support

Writers World (Trailer)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 0:27


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