Welcome! Join Madix-3 and Jessica Moat to find out more about Royal Guard as a publisher, their lineup, and recent highlights!We'll also find out how Audiobooks are made, and get job offers from Jessica!You can find all of Royal Guard's books at this snazzy link:https://amzn.to/3qoyRgl----------------------------------------Find out more about Royal Guard here:https://royalguardpublishing.com/-----------------------------------------Want to submit your story to Royal Guard?https://royalguardpublishing.com/submissions/I'd appreciate it if you told them this Podcast helped you make that decision! :)------------------------------------------Authors:We are seeking 2 types of submissions. Finished manuscripts on Royal Road or unpublished. If you fall into this category, we need a solid pitch of the premise. Explain the who the MC is, what they are doing, and what would make a reader want to journey with them. Link to Royal Road or examples of work will be needed. If accepted, expect excellent editing, to market cover, professional audio, and marketing.Type 2 is someone who wants to write for a guaranteed check. We do hire authors for co-writes on premises we supply or book 2/3s in a series. To qualify, you need to do custom writing samples we will give you upon your application. They won’t be super long, or used besides as a test, but expect to write custom dialogue, custom action, and to order exposition.If either of these types of work interest you, send a quick note to submissions for further guidance/evaluation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Welcome to the CritRPG PubCrawl!Join Madix-3 and Actus as they establish Aethon's Publisher profile, talk about marketing yourself as an author, and why friendships between authors are so important.You can find all of Aethon's Books at this handy link:https://amzn.to/3rS7vzD-------------------------------Visithttps://aethonbooks.com/ for more info about new releases, or subscribe to this channel for regular updates.-------------------------------If you want to submit your writing to Aethon, check out this link:https://aethonbooks.com/submissions/I'd appreciate it if you told them this Podcast helped you make that decision! :)--------------------------------At Aethon Books, we’re open to all genre fiction, with a focus on Science Fiction and Fantasy. We don’t care what sub-genre you write in. Hard Sci-fi, Epic Fantasy, Space opera, LitRPG, Military SF, Alt/History, Time Travel and more, our main concern is story, story, story. We are also now open to Thrillers of all types, though with an emphasis on Action, Political, and Military Thrillers.A compelling narrative should pull us through your world, rife with three-dimensional characters, urgency, and enough conflict to keep things interesting. Make us think, make our heart race, but never forget that the most important thing to us when it comes to fiction, is the plot itself.We are only looking to publish novel-length work that can either stand-alone or are part of a greater series. No novellas or short story collections at this time. No poetry or plays, graphic novels, or anything else that is plainly not a prose novel.***Aethon Books is committed to the publication of works by writers of all genders, ethnicities, color, orientation, nationalities, and religious or political beliefs. We are concerned only with the quality and commercial viability of the works submitted to us, and not on the personal backgrounds of the authors.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Join Madix-3 and Brook from Portal books as they talk about Portal Books as a publisher, what to keep in mind when considering choosing a publisher, and writing advice that you can get nowhere else! :)You can buy all of Portal's books at this handy link:https://amzn.to/3YlTmaa----------------------------------You can find portal books athttps://portal-books.com/----------------------------------If you want to contact Portal as a publisher, visithttps://portal-books.com/submissionsI'd appreciate it if you told them this Podcast helped you make that decision! :)---------------------------------If you have a finished Cultivation/Progression Fantasy, Dungeon Core or LITRPG manuscript of approx. 100,000 words or more. The following should be emailed to submissions@portal-books.comA cover letter telling us a little about yourself and any relevant writing historyA plot outline of no more than 2,000 wordsA detailed explanation of the core game mechanics - e.g. how your MCs class works, abilities, levelling system, and any other features that are critical to the plot.Send your full manuscript.Please remember to include your name and email. We aim to respond to all submissions within three weeks but this is not a guarantee.Good luck!----------------------------------Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

In this episode, join Madix-3 and Maerbear as they discuss the psychological aspects of writing, stoicism, and whether you should look at metrics.If you want to listen to exclusive Bonus Material, come join us on Patreon! :)patreon.com/CritRPGPodcast---------------------------------------Find the Council of the Eternal Hiatus here:coteh.carrd.co----------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode:Broken Path: The Song of Blood and Shadow [A Gritty Cultivation Epic] https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/70471/broken-path-the-song-of-blood-and-shadow-a-grittyFlowers of Worship https://harimanga.com/manga/flowers-of-worship/Berserk https://www.amazon.com/Berserk-Vol-1-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1593070209The Name of the Wind https://www.amazon.com/Name-Wind-Patrick-Rothfuss/dp/0756404746/The Lies of Locke Lamora https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Locke-Lamora-Gentleman-Bastards-ebook/dp/B000JMKNJ2/To Save a World - Tenets of Eden [Progression Adventure LitRPG]https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/69399/to-save-a-world-tenets-of-eden-progression-adventureSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

In this episode, we're talking with OldFolks (Shawn) or DasBedtimeStories about writing 15K words a day, how humility helps you as a writer, and what he wants to improve on his works.If you want to listen to exclusive Bonus Material, come join us on Patreon! :)patreon.com/CritRPGPodcast---------------------------------------Find the Council of the Eternal Hiatus here:coteh.carrd.co----------------------------------------Books mentioned in this Episode:My Sons and I Got Isekai'd To The Losing Goblin Sidehttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/67966/my-sons-and-i-got-isekaid-to-the-losing-goblinFinal Boss Best Friends [LITRPG CULTIVATION APOCALYPSE] https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/66799/final-boss-best-friends-litrpg-cultivation-apocalypseTanking Hits [I Level When I Get Hit in the balls] | Royal Roadhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/60160/tanking-hits-i-level-when-i-get-hit-in-the-ballsMerchant Crabhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/68106/merchant-crabThe Lone Hero: Cyber Initiative [An Isekai Fantasy LitRPG]https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/68588/the-lone-hero-cyber-initiative-an-isekai-fantasyHack, Slash & Burnhttps://www.amazon.com/-/en/Todd-Herzman-ebook/dp/B0BJJM8T8RSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Join us this week as Miles English, author of a Bog Standard Isekai comes around to chat about the state of Missouri, why writing groups are awesome, and cool action scenes! If you want to listen to us talk about more topics such as his trip to Missouri, his writing process, or us speculating about what's successful on Royalroad, come join us on Patreon, where I try to release a bunch of Bonus content every week! :)patreon.com/CritRPGPodcast---------------------------------------Find the Council of the Eternal Hiatus here:coteh.carrd.co----------------------------------------Books discussed on the Podcast:Bog Standard Isekai: A LitRPG Progression Fantasyhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/69512/bog-standard-isekai-a-litrpg-progression-fantasyThe Land of Broken Roadshttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/69480/the-land-of-broken-roadsDungeon Crawler Carl Series by Matt Dinnimanhttps://www.goodreads.com/series/309211-dungeon-crawler-carlBeware Of Chickenhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/39408/beware-of-chickenThe Good Guys Series by Eric Uglandhttps://www.goodreads.com/series/250153-the-good-guysSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Join us this week as we talk with Smiling Satyr about his novel, Friendly Neighbourhood Wizard, as well as romance and heartbreak, and why you might want to write to be outrageously attractive.Support us on Patreon for Bonus Material!patreon.com/CritRPGPodcastYou can find our Sponsor, the Council of the Eternal Hiatus, here:coteh.carrd.to----------------------------Books Recommended in this Episode:Friendly Neighborhood Wizard: A Cozy Fantasyhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/68809/friendly-neighborhood-wizard-a-cozy-fantasyAll The Skills - A Deckbuilding LitRPGhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/55687/all-the-skills-a-deckbuilding-litrpgA Coven of Kobolds: An Isekai Progression Fantasyhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/60711/a-coven-of-kobolds-an-isekai-progression-fantasyDads Bedtime Stories's Fictionshttps://www.royalroad.com/profile/359521/fictions------------------------------Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Join Jolly Jupiter, Mystic Neptune, and Madix in the CritRPG Podcast as we discuss dragons, psychopaths, murderers, and baking and cozy fiction.There's about 36 minutes of bonus material on Patreon, too!www.patreon.com/CritRPGPodcastI had a blast having them on, and I highly suggest you check out their stuff on Royalroad.Beers and Beards: A Cozy Dwarf Talehttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/58346/beers-and-beards-a-cozy-dwarf-taleI Ran Away To Evil - A Cozy LitRPG RomComhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/68117/i-ran-away-to-evil-a-cozy-litrpg-romcomShoutouts:Monster Menu: LITRPG, CULTIVATION, COOKINGhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/56655/monster-menu-litrpg-cultivation-cookingClaws Out (Dragon Sorcerer #1) by Sean Oswaldhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/150126881-claws-outVorkosigan Saga (Chronological) by Lois McMaster Bujoldhttps://www.goodreads.com/series/98254-vorkosigan-saga-chronologicalUnorthodox Farming Series by Benjamin Kereihttps://www.goodreads.com/series/318283-unorthodox-farming0:00:00 Introductions0:02:15 Writing Dwarf Lit RPG and the Importance of Systems0:05:13 Achieving Rising Stars and Setting Goals0:07:56 Editing Each Other's Works and Relationship Goals0:10:18 Christian Gilliland0:13:26 Different Story Ideas: Magical Girl, Western Dungeon Delve0:21:18 Writing Advice0:23:58 The Impact of Writing on Outlook and Mental Health0:27:17 The Importance of Familiarity with Genre Tropes in Writing0:29:31 Writing Characters Who Struggle with Their Past Lives0:33:23 Author Branding and the Power of Title Descriptions0:36:36 Shoutouts0:45:57 The Importance of Character AgencySupport the showOr subscribe on Patreon here!https://www.patreon.com/CritRPGPodcastVisit our Sponsor, the Council of Eternal Hiatus, here!https://coteh.carrd.co/------------------I'm Madix-3, a long-time author and first-time podcast host.I'm currently writing a book called Torchbearer.It's about a former manager turned saint, AI, fighting for freedom, and finding your true self.You can find it here.linktr.ee/madix-3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Join us as we welcome Void Herald, author of an insane amount of popular Royal Road Fictions.As of the time of writing this, he occupies: 2 spots on Rising Stars top 3, 2 spots on "Best Completed" top 5, 2 spots on "Best Ongoing" top 10...and most of them with different books. This guy is insanely talented, and insanely smart, and I hope you'll enjoy the highlights of our conversation.The full, uncut conversation and Collected Bonus material will be available on my Patreon later this week :) So if you always wanted to get love advice from Maxime Durand, now you can! We also spoke about emotional self-control and other fun topics, such as traveling, the weather, and narcissism ;)-------------------------------------Recommended Books:Commerce Emperorhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/69923/commerce-emperorBlood and Fur (The "New Novel" Maxime mentioned)https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/70234/blood-furCalculating Cultivationhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/67803/calculating-cultivationA Deadly Education (The Scholomance # 1)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50548197-a-deadly-educationThe Fifth Seasonhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/19161852A Journey of Black and Redhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/26675/a-journey-of-black-and-redSupport the showOr subscribe on Patreon here!https://www.patreon.com/CritRPGPodcastVisit our Sponsor, the Council of Eternal Hiatus, here!https://coteh.carrd.co/------------------I'm Madix-3, a long-time author and first-time podcast host.I'm currently writing a book called Torchbearer.It's about a former manager turned saint, AI, fighting for freedom, and finding your true self.You can find it here.linktr.ee/madix-3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

In this episode, we talk with Dragon of Rochester about San Diego, Anchorman, her career, and also some books ;)Dragon of Rochester shares the inspiration behind her various stories, and discusses how her story, Tanking Hits, was created as part of a debate with her friend about the importance of execution over having a groundbreaking idea.She also delves into her more famous story, "When Immortal Ascension Fails Time Travel to Try Again", discusses Wuxia tropes, and what writing advice got her to where she is right now.Books Mentioned:When Immortal Ascension Fails Time Travel to Try Againhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/36597/when-immortal-ascension-fails-time-travel-to-tryTanking Hits [I Level When I Get Hit in the balls]https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/60160/tanking-hits-i-level-when-i-get-hit-in-the-ballsHeretical Edgehttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/64282/heretical-edgeTrials Of The Nekomancer: [A Tower Climbing Evolution LITRPG]https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/67007/trials-of-the-nekomancer-a-tower-climbing-evolutionVulcan's Forgehttps://www.amazon.com/Vulcans-Forge-Fiction-Without-Frontiers/dp/1787583996Dan Obannon's Guide to Screenplay Structurehttps://www.amazon.com/Dan-Obannons-Guide-Screenplay-Structure-ebook/dp/B00BX2BBKCSelf-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Editionhttps://www.amazon.com/Self-Editing-Fiction-Writers-Second-Yourself/dp/0060545690Beginnings, Middles & Ends (Elements of Fiction Writing)https://www.amazon.com/Beginnings-Middles-Elements-Fiction-Writing/dp/1599632195The Comic Toolboxhttps://johnvorhaus.com/product/the-comic-toolbox/Support the showOr subscribe on Patreon here!https://www.patreon.com/CritRPGPodcastVisit our Sponsor, the Council of Eternal Hiatus, here!https://coteh.carrd.co/------------------I'm Madix-3, a long-time author and first-time podcast host.I'm currently writing a book called Torchbearer.It's about a former manager turned saint, AI, fighting for freedom, and finding your true self.You can find it here.linktr.ee/madix-3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations