Writer's World

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!

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!

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

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

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

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.

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 

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.

Have you ever wanted to improve your writing, learn more about story, or learn about great books? Then come and listen to The Writers Block, With Ken Mears. You can also check out my blog, The Writers Block Blog here: https://kenmearsauthor.weebly.com/the-writers-block-blog