In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott talk about using Character tragedy for worldbuilding, character development, and plot advancement. Click the link below to stream the episode. Also available on iTunes, Google Play, Blubrry, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, TuneIn, Overcast, YouTube, or your favorite RSS reader. Have any questions, comments, or […]
Five Links Friday 5/31/19
Time once again for Five Links Friday. Hope you enjoy! 1. Let’s start with the 6 Best Writing Apps That Will Make You a Better Writer from tech-wonders.com. 2. If you’re into podcasts and worldbuilding, be sure to check out Randy Ellefson’s podcast on How Many Worlds to Build. 3. I don’t know a lot […]
Planning your novel the old fashioned way
So let’s talk about our WIPs for a minute. Well, actually, let’s talk about my WIP for a minute 😛 I’ve mentioned before that I’m trying something completely new to me, and that’s epic fantasy. It’s crazy to think that I’m working on a book that needs to be 3-5 times longer than my YA […]
Podcast Episode 68 – Multiple Problems and Subplots
In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scoot look at the power of multiple problems and how having your protagonist deal with issues outside of the “big bad” can increase empathy for your character and add interest about the world you are creating. Click the link below to stream the episode. […]
Creating a Fantasy Magic System
To continue on yesterday’s theme of worldbuilding and fantasy, I thought it would be appropriate to talk a little about magic. Or Magick as the kids like to spell it sometimes. But whichever way you prefer to label your spells, it’s pretty much a given that you’ll be including them in your fantasy novel. Spellcasting […]
You’re Writing Fantasy. Forget the “Rules” and make your own.
I was trying to work on a fantasy novel the other night, and instead ended up spending something like six hours researching tools used in medieval farming. Because, you know, all fantasy needs to take place in a world that could realistically pass for thirteenth century western Europe, right? And then it hit me. What […]
Podcast Episode 54 – Creating a religion for your world
In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott look at using religion as a world-building tool, and what goes into creating a religion for your world. About the hosts Jason Bougger lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife and kids. He is the author of the YA novel, Holy Fudgesicles, and […]
Podcast Episode 51 – Money In Your Story
This episode of the podcast features Scott Michael Childers with a look at how to use currency in fiction and how it can affect your setting and overall story. About the hosts Jason Bougger lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife and kids. He is the author of the YA novel, Holy Fudgesicles, and has […]