The Mechanical Writers Podcast

J D Smith and Freyja James
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Hosted by J D Smith and Freyja James this is a fortnightly podcast covering the world of writing, our personal approach to it and many adjacent subjects. We have ponderings, interviews and discussions. Learn more at https://www.jdsmithbooks.co.uk/podcast-1

  1. 01/15/2023

    Episode 22 Pt2 - Larp 2022

    A continuation of the exploration of Larp from Jim and Freyja's perspective as newbies to the hobby. Information about the Larp we attended can be found here: https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Main_Page And some other Larp based podcasts if this has only wet your whistle: The Larp Noobs - https://open.spotify.com/show/2aZOOHzq7JGs7TOxSQXhdQ?si=b9c1ce4bb9674be6 2 Have & 2 Role - https://open.spotify.com/show/01FnKJCvj9R9zIuhN6LIvs?si=46e3e2ac1dab4a99 Larps and Tarps - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MSwC79TytMxEWlM7hgFuO?si=608ff7823c2e417b

  2. 01/15/2023 ·  Bonus

    Episode 21 Pt 1 - Larp 2022

    In a departure from our usual content Jim and Freyja explore their experiences of trying Larp for the first time in 2022 and generally try, emphasis on that word, to explain what it is and why they enjoy it. Information about the Larp we attended can be found here: https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Main_Page And some other Larp based podcasts if this has only wet your whistle: The Larp Noobs - https://open.spotify.com/show/2aZOOHzq7JGs7TOxSQXhdQ?si=b9c1ce4bb9674be6 2 Have & 2 Role - https://open.spotify.com/show/01FnKJCvj9R9zIuhN6LIvs?si=46e3e2ac1dab4a99 Larps and Tarps - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MSwC79TytMxEWlM7hgFuO?si=608ff7823c2e417b

  3. 01/01/2023

    Episode 21 - New Year, New Story

    Happy New Year! In todays episode Freyja and Jim attempt to equip anyone listening with some prompts and thoughts about starting a new story in the year to come. Enjoy!

  4. 12/18/2022

    Episode 20 - Lore

    In todays episode Freyja and Jim discuss the problems of Lore as a design choice in fiction and why it can get in the way of a good story.

  5. 12/04/2022

    Episode 19 - War and Peace, Worldbuilding Pt5

    In todays episode Freyja and Jim talk (ramble) about why nations trend towards conflict and how to use outdated diplomatic assumptions to improve conflict writing in your story.

  6. 11/20/2022

    Episode 18 - Field Trips, Off the Shelf and Thought Bubble

    Freyja and Jim have left the house! In todays episode they discuss their little expeditions to the local literary festival and a slightly less local Graphic Novel and Comic fair. Off the Shelf https://offtheshelf.org.uk/ Thought Bubble https://www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/

  7. 11/07/2022

    Episode 17 - Backstory, Writing for TTRPGs Pt4

    In todays episode Freyja and Jim discuss how to construct a good character backstory for TTRPGs, ramble about their own game and discuss personality tests. Its one of those episodes, just roll with it.

  8. 10/23/2022

    Episode 16 - Media Literacy

    In todays episode Freyja and Jim discuss Subtext, Narrative Framing and their problems with fandom culture. By way of the War, Generational Trauma and a fan club 2000 years in the making. Folding Ideas Annihilation Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URo66iLNEZw

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Hosted by J D Smith and Freyja James this is a fortnightly podcast covering the world of writing, our personal approach to it and many adjacent subjects. We have ponderings, interviews and discussions. Learn more at https://www.jdsmithbooks.co.uk/podcast-1

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  • Creator
    J D Smith and Freyja James
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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