Writing About Dragons and Shit

Wrapping up our small block of World Building episodes, Treavor has a new project and needs help focusing on what to build. Erin M. Evans and B. Dave Walters answer his questions about what is and isn’t important to work on at this early stage and how to best go about building his world. Starring: Erin M Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://twitter.com/TheTreavor Join the Discord! (In the #roles channel, react to the first post with the WADS logo to get access to the WADS channels) https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu

We continue this block of world building episodes with THE Ed Greenwood. He joins Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis to talk about ways of building governments and what role they play in the process of world building. Special Guest: Ed Greewood (The Elminster Series, The Saga of Shadowdale) https://twitter.com/TheEdVerse Starring: Erin M Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://twitter.com/TheTreavor Join the Discord! (In the #roles channel, react to the first post with the WADS logo to get access to the WADS channels) https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu

World Building is a HUGE part of fantasy writing and who better to talk to about than Patrick Rothfuss himself. He joins Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis to talk about how they go about world building and to also give Treavor a new nickname. Be sure to check out Worldbuilders.org June 21st - 28th for #GeeksDoingGood and help support an awesome cause! Special Guest: Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle, Worldbuilders) https://twitter.com/PatrickRothfuss https://worldbuilders.org/ Starring: Erin M Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://twitter.com/TheTreavor Join the Discord! (In the #roles channel, react to the first post with the WADS logo to get access to the WADS channels) https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu

Books can deal with trauma in many ways. A character could have a trauma, the plot could heavily deal with one, or it could be about processing one. This week Dr. Janina Scarlet joins Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis to talk about the ways trauma can be done in a story. Special Guest: Dr. Janina Scarlet (Super-Women, Superhero Therapy) https://twitter.com/ShadowQuill Starring: Erin M Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://twitter.com/TheTreavor Join the Discord! (In the #roles channel, react to the first post with the WADS logo to get access to the WADS channels) https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu

Do I write in First Person? Do you write in Second Person? Do they write in Third?! Picking a point of view can be a tough decision and this week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walter, and Treavor Bettis talk about how they pick which POV to tell a story. Oh, and they also tangent into Symbolism at one point. Starring: Erin M Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://twitter.com/TheTreavor Join the Discord! (In the #roles channel, react to the first post with the WADS logo to get access to the WADS channels) https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu

Where do characters come from? Do they just pop in out of the abyss? Or do you have to go find them? This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about they way they go about finding characters and the ways they fit into their stories. Starring: Erin M Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://twitter.com/TheTreavor Join the Discord! (In the #roles channel, react to the first post with the WADS logo to get access to the WADS channels) https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu

Join Erin M. Evans, an author known for 'Brimstone Angels', B. Dave Walters, a storyteller behind 'A Darkened Wish', and Treavor Bettis, podcaster from 'Difficulty Class', as they dive into the wellsprings of inspiration. They explore surprising environments like coffee shops that spark creativity, share their personal struggles with writer's block, and reflect on the impact of 'bad' movies on storytelling. Get insights on collaborative writing dynamics, the balance of original ideas, and the role of music in boosting creativity!

Now that the fun episodes are out of the way - let's get into everyone's favorite topic: Writer's Block. This week Erin, B. Dave, and Treavor talk about their experiences with writer's block and what they have done to combat it.  Starring: Erin M Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://twitter.com/TheTreavor Join the Discord! (In the #roles channel, react to the first post with the WADS logo to get access to the WADS channels) https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu

Join authors Erin M Evans, known for Brimstone Angels, B. Dave Walters, the creator behind A Darkened Wish, and podcaster Treavor Bettis from Difficulty Class as they dive into the rollercoaster of writing first drafts. They candidly discuss the struggle of self-identifying as a writer, the emotional complexities of drafting, and practical strategies to navigate the process. Expect insights on the importance of personal stakes in storytelling, favorite book formats, and the nuances of gothic horror weddings sprinkled with humor and authenticity!

Jim Zub, a renowned comic book writer celebrated for titles like Evil at Baldur’s Gate and Conan the Barbarian, discusses the art of writing within established worlds. He shares insights on character arcs and the creative constraints of adapting beloved narratives. Zub emphasizes the importance of networking in the creative community and balancing originality with respect for canon. The conversation also touches on the exciting challenges of bringing iconic characters like Yoda to life, highlighting the transformative nature of storytelling in familiar universes.