Releasing your inner dragon
Welcome to the world of creative writing and story mastery with Maxwell Alexander Drake and Marie Mullany, your guides to Releasing Your Inner Dragon. This author podcast is a treasure trove of writing tips and advice, sparking inspiration and ah-ha moments for every stage of an author’s career.
Drake, an award-winning novelist and creative writing teacher, brings his experience from the gaming world and beyond, while Mullany, author of the Sangwheel Chronicles and YouTuber, shares her expertise in fantasy world-building. Together, they delve into the intricacies of crafting compelling narratives, offering invaluable writing resources and insights. Connect with this dynamic duo and join a community of listeners passionate about storytelling and writing more immersive books.
Listen and learn from the podcast and connect with your hosts:
MaxwellAlexanderDrake.com
Starvingwriterstudio.com
Mariemullany.com
youtube.com/c/JustInTimeWorlds
Episodes
167 episodes
Too Deep for Fiction: Clarifying the Metaphysics of Story
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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52:02
Live Edit: Save Your Story from Falling Flat with Strong, Dynamic Language!
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:10:42
How to Write Unique Character Voices and an Unforgettable Cast
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:11:33
Live Edit: Master Punctuation, Master Your Story!
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:22:01
How to Write a Magic System that WOWs
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:10:59
Mistakes Writers Make That Kill Their Story's Tone
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1:14:50
Live Edit: Hook vs Story - Which ONE is Killing Your Narrative?
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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55:30
WANT EPIC Fantasy Geography for your Fantasy World? Watch This Now
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:04:23
How to Build Fantasy Cultures: Craft Rich Fantasy Societies, Belief Systems, and Traditions
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Episode 47
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1:00:35
Live Edit: Turn Pages, Not Heads. How to Keep Readers Engaged
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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1:03:47
Character Development: What You Need Know About Your Characters and How to Reveal What's Important
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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1:02:25
Worldbuilding Geography Guide: How to Design Fantasy Worlds and Why the Details Matter
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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1:01:47
Grammar, Point of View and Language
In the second episode of Releasing your inner Dragon, Drake & Marie talk about grammar, choosing a point of view and tense for your story, and how it affects your narrative structure.Writer's room (currently 50% off for membership):...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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46:14
Live Edit: Tips On Immersing Your Readers
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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1:06:42
Main Character Energy - Use Archetypes to Craft Psychologically Addicting Characters
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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1:10:27
Live Edit: Tips on improving your writing.
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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54:22
Worldbuilding Geography Guide: How to Design Fantasy Worlds and Why the Details Matter
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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1:04:23
Narrative Point of View: Decide Who is Telling Your Story and Why
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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1:10:13
Live Edit: The secret to success is GROUNDING your reader!
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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1:10:28
Break the Cardinal Rule: Show Don't Tell Might Be Ruining Your Fiction Writing
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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58:23
Selling Books at Conventions Made EASY
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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55:22
Are Weak Verbs Ruining Your Writing? Make an Impact with Stronger Action Words
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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54:05
Save the Cat Story Structure: Beat Sheets, Novels, and Screenplays
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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1:10:26
