Writing About Dragons and Shit

Writing About Dragons and Shit
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Writing About Dragons and Shit

This is the official podcast feed for Writing About Dragons and Shit - a podcast about writing with a focus on fantasy and sci-fi. Each week B Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Idle Champions Presents), Erin M. Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers), and Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Psychology). New Episodes go live every Friday.

  1. 10H AGO

    Ep. 163: Does an MFA Help?

    This week Erin M. Evans and Treavor Bettis answer questions about MFAs, Difference Between Drafts, and Genre Conventions.  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons  Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social  B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social  Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social  Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu  Buy 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  Check out B. Dave’s Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters  Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

    1h 3m

  2. 6D AGO

    Ep. 162: What We Love About Writing

    This week Erin M. Evans and Treavor Bettis answer questions about What We Love About Writing, Reader Expectations, and Bettering Prose! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy 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 Check out B. Dave’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

    1h 1m

  3. JUL 4

    Ep. 161: Sometimes It’s Just Spartacus

    This week Erin M. Evans and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Querying, Pet Companions, and Chapter Titles. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy 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 Check out B. Dave’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

    1h 3m

  4. JUN 27

    What’s Up With Your Output?

    This week a different sort of episode. During the last Tangents episode B. Dave wanted to check-in with Treavor about his writing and we wanted you to hear it.

    39 min

  5. JUN 20

    Ep. 160: Burnout with Dr. Ben J. Searle

    This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Dr. Ben J. Searle! Together they talk about Burnout - what it is and what it does to us - as well as Dr. Searle’s book about the subject! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Special Guest: Dr. Ben J. Searle (https://mindonthejob.com/) Experiences of Burnout Survey: https://mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3z9srtBlI0nHSe Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy 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 Check out B. Dave’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

    1h 12m

  6. JUN 7

    Ep. 159: Unlikable Characters & Foreshadowing Timing

    This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis talk about Unlikable Characters and Foreshadowing Timing! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy 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 Check out B. Dave’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

    1h 7m

  7. MAY 30

    Ep. 158: Spilling the Tea with Ben Riggs

    This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Ben Riggs and they spill some very interesting tea! Special Guest: Ben Riggs: https://www.writerbenriggs.com/ Slay the Dragon: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/slaying-the-dragon/ Reading D&D Aloud!: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GtE2uO2hymGV0ySDMKT4d Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy 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 Check out B. Dave’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

    1h 3m

  8. MAY 23

    Ep. 157: Tie-in with Delilah S. Dawson

    This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Delilah S. Dawson! Together writing tie-in fiction! Special Guest: Delilah S. Dawson: https://bsky.app/profile/delilahsdawson.bsky.social Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy 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 Check out B. Dave’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer: https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

    1h 2m
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This is the official podcast feed for Writing About Dragons and Shit - a podcast about writing with a focus on fantasy and sci-fi. Each week B Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Idle Champions Presents), Erin M. Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers), and Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Psychology). New Episodes go live every Friday.

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  • Creator
    Writing About Dragons and Shit
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    184
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Writing About Dragons and Shit
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