Latest Writingstories Podcast Episodes
Myth & Magic Episode 98
Myth and Magic - September 08, 2021 10:36 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow Göbekli Tepe gives us clues about how civilization begins. Are you brave enough to set your fantasy in 10,000 BC? Also, how to explore your para-other: three ways to change your regular line of thinking and become more creative.
Myth & Magic Episode 97
Myth and Magic - September 01, 2021 11:20 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe English fairy-tale landscape and how it inspires myth and magic. News about King Arthur's Stone. And why should you try to be an irresponsible artist — goof things up a little! Think like a monkey!
Myth & Magic Episode 96
Myth and Magic - August 25, 2021 14:11 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week: understanding creative brain activity. Also, what we learn from J. R. R. Tolkien about writing epic fantasy, And the mysterious magic of the corn doll (also known as the corn mother)
Myth & Magic Episode 95
Myth and Magic - August 18, 2021 13:58 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTime to find the inner writer: where is your why? How do you fit into the creative puzzle we call authorship? Here's a little quiz to help you find a reason to write! Eight simple questions to find the human who sits behind the words...
Myth & Magic Episode 94
Myth and Magic - August 11, 2021 06:59 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat are Scissorhand Experiences? What makes a dynamic silver-screen character? Why do fantasy movies lead to the biggest breakthroughs in movie history? And, how can an author write a fantasy for the cinema? All these views, and more, discussed with film director Ali Khamseh
Myth & Magic Episode 93
Myth and Magic - August 04, 2021 09:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTalking about a new generation of horror with the talented storyteller, the 'Warning Woods' podcaster Miles Tritle. What makes a story scary? What are the essential ingredients of horror?
Myth & Magic Episode 92
Myth and Magic - July 28, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat is human-chauvinism? Are you guilty of writing chauvinistic fantasy? Also, entering the state of flow: do you get into the flow when you write (and what if you don't?) Plus, it's summer — but what are dog days?
Myth & Magic Episode 91
Myth and Magic - July 21, 2021 07:41 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat is audio drama? How does it differ from audio-books and podcasting? In my interview with English author Bibi Berki, we discuss audio storytelling and Bibi provides tips & ideas on how to prepare your fiction for audio
Myth & Magic Episode 90
Myth and Magic - July 14, 2021 05:31 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsInterview with Generation Z poet and writer Rha Arayal, who talks about her encapsulated emotions and provides guidance on how to write intangible concepts
Myth & Magic Episode 89
Myth and Magic - July 07, 2021 12:03 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA useful definition of storytelling. Also, Project Cassandra, can fiction writers predict the future? Who was Cassandra? What is Kenning? Who were the filí ?
Myth & Magic Episode 88
Myth and Magic - June 30, 2021 10:08 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFantasy author Birdy Rivers lives with two baby dragons (listen to the podcast to find out more!!) Birdy offers some helpful advice on world-building and suggests the best way to modernize a classic fairy tale...
Myth & Magic Episode 87
Myth and Magic - June 23, 2021 15:20 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week the show is about the great problem of magic — it cannot heal nature. Magic has limits. But I think I found a solution...
Myth & Magic Episode 86
Myth and Magic - June 16, 2021 09:37 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow big was Gollum? How we can learn from Tolkien's ability to create monsters? Also, this is Litha's time. And what is a bugbear?
Myth & Magic Episode 85
Myth and Magic - June 09, 2021 10:26 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow to install a 4-part scare plan into your novel to make the story really terrifying! Plus, how to make your book pleasurable to read: Here's a helpful list of joyfulation ingredients
Myth & Magic Episode 84
Myth and Magic - June 02, 2021 07:25 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat is reality? Can we transcend reality?
Myth & Magic Episode 83
Myth and Magic - May 26, 2021 06:20 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsInterview with Somerset based British fantasy writer Sophy Layzell, the author of the YA dystopian novel "Measure of Days" and a theatre director, graphic artist and mum. Her next book "Upon All Men" is coming soon!
Myth & Magic Episode 82
Myth and Magic - May 19, 2021 06:46 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat is the point of mythological creatures? Why do humans dream-up things that scare them? Plus ten folk monsters you may not have met before. Also, what every experienced author has learned the hard way (good advice!)
Myth & Magic Episode 81
Myth and Magic - May 12, 2021 07:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Canadian environmentalist & fantasy novelist talks about narrative responsibility and writing in the Anthropocene era. She addresses the main challenges facing writers and emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of place in fiction. She explains how to write metaphors and gives tips fo...
Myth & Magic Episode 80
Myth and Magic - May 05, 2021 07:13 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe mysterious mystique of the Maypole dance, the coronation of a May Queen, cutting the hawthorn wands, the May Day festivities and how all these ancient rites intertwine in a celebration and solemnization for the Goddess of Flowers.
Myth & Magic Episode 79
Myth and Magic - April 28, 2021 07:21 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsInterview with Charles Sterling: The hardworking epic fantasy author chats about lazy fantasies and about writing a chapter a day to complete a book in a month —he also suggests offering free tea & biscuits to readers, so they visit a site more often — check the interview now on Myth & Magic
Myth & Magic Episode 78
Myth and Magic - April 21, 2021 14:22 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWarm-up exercises for a writing mind + how elves can help us understand the objective reality of what we cannot see
Myth & Magic Episode 77
Myth and Magic - April 14, 2021 14:04 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA useful list of scientific and pseudoscientific terms for parapsychological powers & abilities. An alpha-list of quasi-technical terminology for magical competencies. Also in this show: therianthropy and furry fandom plus the rise of the otherkin
Myth & Magic Episode 76
Myth and Magic - April 07, 2021 11:10 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsBuilding belief: the nature of belief and how to establish unshakeable belief in your plots, in your characters and even in your author brand
Myth & Magic Episode 75
Myth and Magic - March 31, 2021 10:39 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsUseful tips on audiobook narration + helpful advice on choreographing sword fighting scenes with Krista Wallace. Krista is an actor & vocalist (from Coquitlam, British Columbia) — and a successful author & storyteller. She narrates all her own work. More recently, she became an avid podcaster. C...
Myth & Magic Episode 74
Myth and Magic - March 24, 2021 08:15 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow to create unique exotic senses for your fantasy characters. Plus, the supernaturalism of ceramics... what are demon bowls?
Myth & Magic Episode 73
Myth and Magic - March 17, 2021 08:59 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsGive your project a Nowruz spring-clean shake up! Six ways to revive a novel. Also, do your characters eat fear? How to use the hormonal cascade to convey a real sense of fear in characters. Also, discover genomic storytelling. Plus, how the syntony of recital will help give your story vitality.
Myth & Magic Episode 72
Myth and Magic - March 10, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat is the fluxus and how can authors use the principles of fluxus to revitalize their writing? Four tips to help you breathe new life into your project. Also, what is the dark triad and how can it help you write compelling megalomaniacs. Use the triad to describe truly cogent & utterly reprehe...
Myth & Magic Episode 71
Myth and Magic - March 03, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat makes a good quest? What is transelemence? Can ghosts be seen in mirrors? Do mirrors act as portals to other dimensions? The definition of scyring. Also, tips on collecting magical items during heroic quests.
Myth & Magic Episode 70
Myth and Magic - February 24, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsManage your expectations as an author; What do you want from an authoring life? Where are you in the antholoxia? Are you the struggler? The dabbler? The disorientated? Here's how to get the best out of your potential
Myth & Magic Episode 69
Myth and Magic - February 17, 2021 12:15 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIs this dystopia right now? Are we living through a dystopian period? Here's a list of the essentials of dystopia. Also, where is your when? In what (historical) period should you set your fantasy? And, what is a Ceffyl Dŵr?
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