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Season 2 - Episode 13: Why Isn't My First Draft Good Enough? - The Basics Of Self-Editing
Why can't you just write one draft and have a perfect final product? Because everyone needs some editing. Luckily, you don't need an editor for part of it, because you can do it yourself! Join us today as we discuss the basics of doing your own edits. For
Season 2 - Episode 12: Should I Be A Dickens Or A Dr. Suess?
How much description is too much? Too little? Let's talk about whether you should follow after Dickens or Dr. Suess when it comes to description in today's episode of Writers World. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writerswor
Season 2 - Episode 11: The Monster Mash - Basics of Monster Creation
Have you ever wanted to generate your own nightmare fuel? Something to haunt the minds of readers for years after they put your story down? Well, today is your lucky day, because we are talking about making monsters! Enjoy, and keep on writing! For source
Season 2 - Episode 10: Worldbuilding - Cultures
Do you feel very cultured in cultures? Well, if not, come join us today as we dive in to talk about the importance of culture in your story and how to make really awesome cultures. Time to get cultured about cultures! For sources, the transcript, and free
Season 2 - Episode 9: Special with Sam Jensen - Life Writing and Confidence in Your Writing
What is Life Writing? How do you have confidence in your writing? In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Sam Jensen from Social Confidence From Teens To Teens, and we will be discussing these things. Join us for a very special episode! If you e
Season 2 - Episode 8: The Struggle Is Real, Part 2 - External Struggles
From dragons to boulders, to armies, every good story has a great external struggle. Something outside the character stands between them and their goal. Let's find out all about creating an external struggle in today's episode of Writers World. For source
Season 2 - Episode 7: The Struggle is Real, Part 1 - Internal Struggles
"To struggle is to be human." Join Ken and Melissa in today's episode as they cover the basics of internal struggles. As one of the key parts of any story, the struggle is essential. Don't forget to tune in next week in Part 2: External Struggles. For sou
Season 2 - Episode 6: Worldbuilding - Governments
Governments. Why should I care? Shouldn't they just stay in history class? Come join us today as we explore how to create governments and apply them to your world. Learn how to effectively use them to further the plot and how to design the perfect governm
Season 2 - Episode 5: What Do I Do When I Face Writers Block?
We've all been there. You're writing and suddenly you run out of steam. You don't feel motivated and can't think of any new ideas for what to write. It happens to the best of us. In today's episode, we're discussing ways to get unstuck when you are dealin
Season 2 - Episode 4: Brandon Sandersons 3 Rules Of Magic Systems
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