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
213 episodes
Live Edit: The First-Paragraph Mistakes Killing Your Story
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:03:51
Paint With Words: Unlocking the Magic of the Five Senses
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:20:03
First Impressions: Amazons Bestsellers
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:35:42
Live Edit: Turning Drafts into Gold
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:07:29
Live Edit: Cutting the Fluff and Fixing the Damage
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:08:26
Turning the Last Page: Season Finale
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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56:04
One Page to Impress: Writing a Strong Opening
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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1:21:00
Writing Fight Scenes That Hit Hard
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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54:29
Writing Perfectly Imperfect Characters
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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57:51
Live Edit: Why Readers Struggle To Picture Your World
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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1:02:58
Beyond Original: Finding Your Voice in a Shared Story World
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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50:06
Live Edit: No More Telling, Seriously
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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1:08:15
The Art of Immersion: My Chapter One Breakdown
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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1:14:06
Don’t Try This at Home! (Unless You’re an Author)
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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1:52:00
Live Edit: Cutting the Fluff to Let the Words Work
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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1:10:06
Launch Smart: Secrets to a Successful Kickstarter Campaign
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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51:53
Crafting Unlikable Heroes Who Captivate
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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59:45
From Map to Magic: Elevating Your Worldbuilding Game
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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1:08:47
Live Edit: The Fatal Flaw in Your Opening Line
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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57:25
Behind the Pen: Writer's Break Down Their Latest Work
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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1:04:45
Is AI Killing Your Voice? The Dark Side of Machine-Assisted Writing
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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1:51:27
Archetypes 05 | From Victim to Victor: Evolving the Final Girl Archetype
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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1:03:28
Live Edit: Why Your First Page Is Losing Readers and How to Fix It
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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1:08:51
Episode 200!
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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1:05:14
Archetypes 04 | The Magic Within: Writing the Wise and Powerful Archetype
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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1:13:12
