Ink Odyssey
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Discussions & analysis on creative writing theory.
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Vendetta of Revenant Earth Act 1
October 06, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBAct one of my first published work. The story is available as an e-book & audiobook at most retailers. It is also available to my patrons. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Goodbye For A While
July 20, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 818 KBHello everyone, For my mental health I need to take a step back from all things writing. I'm sorry to disappear like this, but I can't even read a book without feeling frustration. Good luck, thank you for listening, & I'll see you another day. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Vendetta Preview
June 22, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBListen to Act 1 of my debut publication Vendetta! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Vendetta Act 1
June 22, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBListen to Act 1 of my debut publication Vendetta! Available to purchase as an e-book from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Apple, Kobo, & more. Audio book is out for distribution. Get the e-book & its audio version for only $1 today by joining my Hiker tier on Patreon.com/sdwmccumber. Hurry though, the audio version is only available to hikers until July 15th 2021. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Odyssey Lounge - 6 | McCumber Plot Method
June 14, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBI give an update on what I've been doing over the past month, as well as talk about my developing plotting method. MICE Quotient Video: https://youtu.be/blehVIDyuXk Save the Cat Link To read a sample of Vendetta, and link to your favorite e-book seller, go here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Odyssey Lounge - 6
June 14, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBI give an update on what I've been doing over the past month, as well as talk about my developing plotting method. MICE Quotient Video: https://youtu.be/blehVIDyuXk Save the Cat Link To read a sample of Vendetta, and link to your favorite e-book seller, go here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Getting Started | The Golden Rule & Ink Odyssey
May 01, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBLearn about your host, the rule every writer should keep in mind, how this show is structured so you can best use it, and about what kind of production to expect moving forward. *This is a revised & reformatted episode now available on YouTube* Episode Sections 0:00 | Welcome to Ink Odyssey 2:54 | Meet Your Host 7:42 | The Golden Rule 11:02 | Utilizing Ink Odyssey 16:40 | Production & Support 19:52 | Farewell Notes in audio transcript. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Email me at: stephen...
Lounge - 5
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBI give an update on how things are going and what I've been up to. I talk about storytelling, some of what we as writers need to know, and give a few examples. Addendum | I've updated my YouTube channel to be Ink Odyssey instead of Stephen McCumber. A quick note, in the episode there are times I say race when I mean species, sometimes saying the correct word is harder for me in speech vs writing, it's something I'm working on in my personal life as well as my professional life. Support th...
Genre - Fantasy
January 23, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBI discuss fantasy, some problems I see within the genre, and my advice to those who wish to write in it. Click here for my website Click here to go to my Patreon Click here to view samples for my patreon Email me at: [email protected] Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Lounge - 4
December 18, 2020 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBI discuss my writing, the show, my schedule, plans, and tasks for the upcoming year. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Lounge - 3
December 11, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MBI touch on the American mindset and our entertainment and question if we as storytellers have a responsibility to try and change how we tell stories. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Lounge - 2
December 04, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBI talk about the pieces of Star Wars and BattleStar Galactica that fell short for me, and why they fell short. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Lounge - 1
December 02, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBI give an update on my life, introduce a new series for Ink Odyssey and go over my revised plans for the pod-cast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Genre - The Great Debate Literary V Genre
November 06, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode I discuss the differences between literary and genre fiction. Music by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Memoir - 3
October 23, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBI talk about the birth of my son and how it has impacted me. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Common Advice - Writing & Reading Daily
October 09, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MBLearn my thoughts on writing daily, why I think it's important for a new author, and why I think we should be reading every day. Music by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Defining Work - Point of View
September 18, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBI talk about the points of views available to us as writer's, first, second, and third person. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Cultural Foundation - Step 1 Cosmology
September 11, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode I talk about the very first step I take when creating a new culture. Beyond the importance of cosmology for our work, I discuss things we should consider when creating cultures. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Getting Started - Tools
September 04, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBI discuss the hardware and software available to writers. I also go over my set up from my desk to my writing software. Notes from Show: Scrivener Link - https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview Aeon Timeline Link - https://www.aeontimeline.com/ Pro Writing Aid Link - https://prowritingaid.com/ Other Software Mentioned - Ulysses, Final Draft, Typora, Evernote, Focus Writer, IA Writer, Dramatica, Storyist, Grammarly, Gigner, Pro Writing Aid, Hemingway Editor, Write or Die, Fr...
Quick Update - No New Content This Week
August 28, 2020 15:00 - 59 seconds - 720 KBJust a quick little chat to make sure you know you're not being ignored. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Getting Started - The Golden Rule & Ink Odyssey
August 21, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.27 MBIn this episode I talk about how every author should consider advice they get no matter the source, how I'll be structuring Ink Odyssey, and what you can expect from this show. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Defining Work - Medium & Length
August 21, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBI talk about deciding on the medium of our work and its length. I discuss how the length of a project impacts our approach to it as writers and why we should consider it when we begin a new story. Music Provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Memoir - 2
August 14, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBI talk about how important receiving support has been to me, a correction to something from the first memoir episode, a few odds and ends, as well as imposter syndrome in my life. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Character Creation - Step 2
August 07, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBLearn the details I find important to consider when building a character's history. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Getting Started - Time & Priorities
July 31, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode I talk about the question I'm sure every writer asks, where do we find the time? I talk about how I view time, the importance of determining priorities, and a few concepts about time I didn't consider as a younger man. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Defining Work - Realism
July 24, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode I talk about how we as authors define the realism of our work. I explain the importance of setting this up early in any new project, and offer some unconventional thinking I've found important but took years to even recognize. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Writing Method - Creating Your Writing Method
July 21, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBI discuss my view of how we should look at writing method. Learn different elements I've found necessary to write a book beyond the approach of discovery writing & plotting. Use the tools outlined here to create your own process to see your first draft to completion. Podcast Referenced: I Should Be Writing by Mur Lafferty. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Character Creation - Step 1
July 17, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode I talk about the my first step in creating a character. What I do here is the foundation for not only the character, but the plot and purpose of any story. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod Notes for quick reference. Inner Values; Body & Health, Mind & Logic, Spirituality & Faith, Emotions, Truth & Justice. External Values; Intimate Relationships, Familial Relationships, Friendships & Social Status, Career & Financial, Environment & Creatures. Support the show (https://www.p...
Writing Method - Discovery
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode I talk about discovery writing, some pros and cons, and the advice I can offer. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Memoir - 1
July 10, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode I talk about my life, my connection to writing, a few of my views so you can gain a better understanding of who it is you're listening to. Addendum to the mountain lion story for clarity: A poacher killed the mountain lion that birthed the cubs my father was raised with, fish and game found the cubs and brought them to my grandfather to raise. I'll address this in my next memoir episode as well. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdw...
Ink Odyssey Trailer
July 10, 2020 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBA show for writer's who desire to become masters of creative writing. I'm not there yet myself, but I aim to be. Join me, in becoming a better storyteller. Click here for my website Click here to go to my Patreon Click here to view samples for my patreon Email me at: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Getting Started - What it Takes
July 10, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBI talk about what I've found vital to get me this far and will continue to be so to carry me forward. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Common Advice - Write Drunk Edit Sober
July 10, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBI talk about my interpretation of the advice known as Hemingway's write drunk, edit sober. I discuss how I got to it, and how it's been important in helping me overcome writer's block. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)
Writing Method - Plotting
July 10, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBI talk about my views of outlining, the pro's and con's of it, and my advice and basic process with it. Music provided by Kevin MacLeod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sdwmccumber)