Writing About Dragons and Shit

Erin and B. Dave claim the title will make sense to parents. Welcome to Preptober! This month we’ll be releasing episodes that will (hopefully) get you in the mindset to write a whole book in November! To start things off Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Finding a Project, Finding a Plot, and Finding Your Characters! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) 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 Pre-Order Relics of Ruin! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X  Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049  Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

There are several methods out there for making plot, characters, and settings - and on this episode we’re going to talk about a listener suggested one! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about the Snowflake Method as well as how to make Characters You Care About. Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) 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 Pre-Order Relics of Ruin! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X  Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049  Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

The final listener questions from our backlog are here! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about changing things 20%, Writer Voice, Pacing, and Super Hero Stories! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) 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 Pick up Empire of Exiles out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875 Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

Sorry for the delay! Treavor is Hot Spotting his phone to upload this episode! We had even MORE listener questions in the backlog so here’s more answers for you! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Swearing, Theme, Point of View, and More! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) 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 Pick up Empire of Exiles out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875 Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

We’re back answering more questions from our amazing listeners! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Calendars, Religion, Prologues, Novel Format, and Pantsing vs. Outlining! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) 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 Pick up Empire of Exiles out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875 Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

We’re continuing where we left off last week with more listener questions! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Self Promotion, Making Loveable Characters, and Writing in a Story Format You Enjoy! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) 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 Pick up Empire of Exiles out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875 Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

Time to get serious about listener questions! This week we kick off the first of a few episodes focusing on questions from listeners like you - that’s right you! Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Buddy Cop stories, Foreshadowing, and Research! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) 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 Pick up Empire of Exiles out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875 Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

This week we catch up more on our listener question backlog - and one gives us a topic for the second half of the show! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Theme, Plotting, Travel, Graphic Novels, and then discuss Redemption Arcs! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) 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 Pick up Empire of Exiles out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875 Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

We are SO lucky to have a group of awesome listeners that send in questions to the show so we’re doing another listener episode! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Magic Systems, Editing Process, Genre, and Writing Tools! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) 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 Pick up Empire of Exiles out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875 Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

My main character is SO perfect! There’s nothing wrong with them and that’s why people love them! …what do you mean they aren’t interesting? This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Flaws and why your characters should have them! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) 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 Pick up Empire of Exiles out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875 Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page