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MoonQuill

21 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

On the MoonQuill Podcast we discuss all things reading and writing, with a focus on web novels, which are Asian-influenced, long-form novels that are typically posted to the internet on a chapter-by-chapter basis.

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Episodes

Episode 14: Lord of Goblins! How was it made?

April 21, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

In this episode of the MoonQuill Podcast, Lord of Goblins authors Michiel Werbrouck and Hadi Bendakji discuss how they created the light novels and approached MoonQuill for their publication. Lord of Goblins web comic scripter Robyn Paterson joins us to discuss his work in adapting the light novels in to web comic form. Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Cliche vs Original Novels

September 26, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

 Cliche vs original novels. What's better to write? What's better to read?  Please support etvolare by reading Necropolis Immortal on WuxiaWorld! https://www.wuxiaworld.com/novel/necropolis-immortal  You can check out MoonQuill at https://www.moonquill.com.  Our most recent publications are:  The Halfwit Halfling: A Bard's Tale https://amzn.to/2FCoZZf  and  Money-Grubbing Lover: The Money Trap https://amzn.to/2ZT7Dhz  Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Episode 12: The Best Tools for Writing and Self Publishing

September 20, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

After some audio issues, we talk about the best tools for writing and publishing. Please support etvolare by reading Necropolis Immortal on WuxiaWorld! https://www.wuxiaworld.com/novel/necropolis-immortal You can check out MoonQuill at https://www.moonquill.com. Our most recent publications are: The Halfwit Halfling: A Bard's Tale https://amzn.to/2FCoZZf and Money-Grubbing Lover: The Money Trap https://amzn.to/2ZT7Dhz Support the show

Episode 11: Our Favorite Historical Eras to Draw Inspiration From

August 25, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

We talk about our historical eras... and rag on the french a bit. Sorry... Support MoonQuill by checking out our books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2Y2aUdC Check out our website at https://www.moonquill.com ! You can find Moon on Twitter: @in_mooncake You can find etvolare on Twitter: @etvofluff or on her website at https://www.etvolare.com Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Our Favorite Historical Eras to Draw Inspiration From

August 25, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

We talk about our historical eras... and rag on the french a bit. Sorry... Support MoonQuill by checking out our books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2Y2aUdC Check out our website at https://www.moonquill.com ! You can find Moon on Twitter: @in_mooncake You can find etvolare on Twitter: @etvofluff or on her website at https://www.etvolare.com Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Episode 10: Why Chinese Novels Read Similarly/The Culture of Web Novels

August 15, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

We talk about why Chinese Web Novels are all so dang similar to each other. Support MoonQuill by checking out our books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2Y2aUdC While you're at it, check out the submissions for our ROS Art contest! https://www.moonquill.com/contest/ETV... You can find Moon on Twitter: @in_mooncake You can find etvolare on Twitter: @etvofluff or on her website at https://www.etvolare.com Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Episode 9: The Best Genre's To Write for $$$

August 01, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

We talk about the best genre's for making that cold, hard, cash.  Support MoonQuill by checking out Tinalynge's new book, Unyielding: https://amzn.to/3jkgzEz (paid link) Check out the ROS Art Contest: https://www.moonquill.com/contest/ETVOLARE%E2%80%99S-RETURN-OF-THE-SWALLOW-ART-CONTEST Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Episode 9: The Best Genres To Write for $$$

August 01, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

We talk about the best genre's for making that cold, hard, cash.  Support MoonQuill by checking out Tinalynge's new book, Unyielding: https://amzn.to/3jkgzEz (paid link) Check out the ROS Art Contest: https://www.moonquill.com/contest/ETVOLARE%E2%80%99S-RETURN-OF-THE-SWALLOW-ART-CONTEST Support the show

Episode 8: Sensitive Topics In Writing and How to Handle Them

July 18, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

We discuss sensitive topics and how authors can (more) safely traverse these dangerous waters. Support MoonQuill by checking out Tinalynge's new book, Unyielding: https://amzn.to/3jkgzEz (paid link) Check out the ROS Art Contest: https://www.moonquill.com/contest/ETVOLARE%E2%80%99S-RETURN-OF-THE-SWALLOW-ART-CONTEST Support the show

Sensitive Topics In Writing and How to Handle Them

July 18, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

We discuss sensitive topics and how authors can (more) safely traverse these dangerous waters. Support MoonQuill by checking out Tinalynge's new book, Unyielding: https://amzn.to/3jkgzEz (paid link) Check out the ROS Art Contest: https://www.moonquill.com/contest/ETVOLARE%E2%80%99S-RETURN-OF-THE-SWALLOW-ART-CONTEST Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Episode 7: #PublishingPaidMe and Business Practices

June 16, 2020 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

We talk about #publishingpaidme, why advances are only part of the story, and how we can improve things for the future. Bloopers at the end. Support us by purchasing Lord of Goblins! https://amzn.to/36KLYtW Support the show

#PublishingPaidMe and Business Practices

June 16, 2020 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

We talk about #publishingpaidme, why advances are only part of the story, and how we can improve things for the future. Bloopers at the end. Support us by purchasing Lord of Goblins! https://amzn.to/36KLYtW Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Episode 6: The Qidian Shakeup and Subsidiary Works!

May 13, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

 You can tell quarantine is hitting us a bit in this one...  To Fling a Light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088HGCXWT  Warfare's Ultimate Frontier: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086TXV53W  Urban Tales of Demons and Spirits: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087ZRPJ1T  NECRO (translated by etvolare): https://www.wuxiaworld.com/novel/necropolis-immortal  Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

The Qidian Shakeup and Subsidiary Works!

May 13, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

 You can tell quarantine is hitting us a bit in this one...  To Fling a Light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088HGCXWT  Warfare's Ultimate Frontier: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086TXV53W  Urban Tales of Demons and Spirits: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087ZRPJ1T  NECRO (translated by etvolare): https://www.wuxiaworld.com/novel/necropolis-immortal  Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Episode 5: WuxiaWorld Website Changes and the OG WuxiaWorld Translations

April 11, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

 We go down nostalgia lane today... all hail the F5 sect. Urban Tales of Demons and Spirits, written by Qie Er and translated by Chaleuria: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086WDYQ2J Warfare's Ultimate Frontier, written by Quasar Magellan is available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086TXV53W To Fling a Light, written by Wong Yoong Le: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086TV5KN5 Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Episode 4: Character Cliches and Tips for New Authors

March 09, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

 Moon, etvolare, T.N. Bao, and T3ctonic talk about character cliches and tips for new authors.  Be warned, we don't really stick on topic...  The Wheel of Samsara: Ashes of the Abyss: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085HJ6G1H/  The Song of Swords: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081LDMTKB/  Etvolare: https://www.etvolare.com  MoonQuill: https://www.moonquill.com  You can find the MoonQuill podcast wherever podcasts can be found!  Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Episode 3: Writing Fantasy and Eastern vs Western Fantasy

January 15, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Moon, Ink Bamboo, T.N. Bao, and T3ctonic discuss how they write fantasy, and the differences between Eastern and Western fantasy.  And, many, many, tangents. Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Special Episode: Wuxia Selections

December 20, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MB

This special episode of the MoonQuill Podcast is brought to you by etvolare. Wuxia Selections will be a special MoonQuill Podcast series based around the most popular genre of Chinese fantasy - Wuxia! For now - an introduction! Support the show (https://www.moonquill.com/premium)

Episode 2: The Webnovel Contract and Cliché Web Novel Arcs

December 09, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

 Moon, etvolare, T.N. Bao, and T3ctonic read over and discuss the positives and negatives of the Webnovel contract (hint: it's pretty bad) and cliché arcs in web novels. You probably know them all. Support the show

Episode 1: Wuxiaworld Karma System and the Best Gateway Web Novels

November 19, 2019 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Moon, etvolare, Ink_Bamboo, and T3ctonic discuss how the new Wuxiaworld Karma system works, the positives and negatives, how it impacts readers, and which web novels are the best to recommend to people interested in getting into the scene! Support the show

Wuxiaworld Karma System and the Best Gateway Web Novels

November 19, 2019 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Moon, etvolare, Ink_Bamboo, and T3ctonic discuss how the new Wuxiaworld Karma system works, the positives and negatives, how it impacts readers, and which web novels are the best to recommend to people interested in getting into the scene! Support the show