Hello Writer's World fans! We thank you for all the love and support you've given the show over the years, it was a labor of love. In the years since you last heard from us, we've been hard at work planning and preparing to launch a brand new podcast network, Food For Thought Audio! The first of our new shows, The Story Ark Podcast, recently launched, and we'd like to invite each of you to go give it a listen. If you enjoyed Writers World, you'll certainly enjoy The Story Ark! We'll see you on t...
Feb 01, 2025•56 sec
Who's ready for a professional author to take you through going from prompt to story idea? We certainly are! Join Ken today as he goes solo and performs a live brainstorm! We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for al...
Oct 26, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This little author went to market. Join us today in this short episode all about the basics of using social media to market yourself and your work as an author, based on Ken's personal experience with social media marketing! We promise you won't regret it! We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exc...
Oct 19, 2020•6 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Writing conferences are a great way to network and learn from other writers. This year, Melissa and I both benefited from the fantastic Teen Author Bootcamp, even though it was forced to be online. So, today we are happy to share some of the lessons we learned from TABC this year! We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The m...
Oct 12, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Love is.... awkward? Yep, you heard us, love is a very odd and awkward thing. Join us in today's episode as we discuss how t write good, realistic, romance. We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuses you get, all the way up to an exclusive shirt AND hoodie! Thanks for all the love and ...
Oct 05, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Who doesn't just adore Loki or fear Thanos? There are lots of great villains that are the perfect antithesis of the hero, and so are some of the greatest characters of all time. Learn all about making villains we love to hate in today's episode of Writers World! We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the mo...
Sep 28, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Every good story needs a protagonist. Whether they are a golden hero, or a brazen anti-hero, we need someone to root for. Join us today as we delve into what makes a great protagonist, and how it may or may not connect to so-called "Archetypes. We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting bonuse...
Sep 21, 2020•9 min•Season 3Ep. 2
From hollow planets to moons with methane lakes, there are all kinds of strange and exciting possibilities when it comes to designing your world. Today, we are back for Season 3 with a whopper, excited to talk about the basic structure of a planet, and all the cool ideas that arise from it. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If...
Sep 14, 2020•9 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Join us today for a very special season finale! Today we will be interviewing 3 awesome teen musicians about their lyric writing and musical aspirations. Thanks a ton to Ben, Olivia, and Maddie for joining us today, all their info is down below! Ben Reichard: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwPFYM0nXYqqlbZiP3-X0Q Instagram: @ben_reichard_music Olivia Arner: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn6Cet0AJhr40oI9m2y6Grg Instagram: @livvyarner Maddie Harmon: Youtube: https://www.yout...
Jun 29, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 27
We all know how this ends, a big showdown with two cowboys in the middle of a small western town. Well, come join us as today we talk all about how to get to that point by writing a western! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast Th...
Jun 22, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 25
From arrows guided by a whistle to swords made of lasers, there are a lot of possibilities for weapons in your writing. Today, we're going to talk all about the basics of creating unique weapons. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodca...
Jun 15, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Have you ever wanted to write as awesome a novel as The Hunger Games, Fahrenheit 451, or 1984? Well, today we dive into the basics of writing your very own dystopia! Are you ready to go dark? For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast T...
Jun 08, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 23
You have your role, and you can't do anything else. This is the fundamental idea of a Caste System. Join us in today's episode as we discuss what Caste Systems are and how you use them. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The mor...
Jun 01, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Don't you just love some good symbols interwoven into writing? That little bit of extra complexity and food for thought? Well, today we're going to talk about using a bit of symbolism in your writing! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworld...
May 25, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Okay, what on earth is the difference between poetry and prose? What even is prose? Learn all about the difference between poetry and prose in today's episode as we talk about the differences and benefits of each!
May 18, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 20
You know them and love them. Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Superman, Batman, and plenty of others. But how can you start writing your own stories using superheroes? Let's find out in todays episode! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writer...
May 11, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 19
You just gotta be quicker than the other guy when running from zombies. Come join us today as we talk about what you need to know to start a good zombie apocalypse story! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay,...
May 04, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 18
There's a storm coming. Now that brings a sense of foreboding, doesn't it? Join us in today's episode as we explore the basics of foreshadowing, a wonderfully fun and useful literary device. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodca...
Apr 27, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 17
We're all unique, so why shouldn't our characters be unique too? Today, we're going to dive into the basics of making characters their own individuals! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more you pay, the more exciting ...
Apr 20, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 16
What if the Nazis won World War 2? What if Albert Einstein was from China? Today, we get to talk about alternate history, a fantastic little niche of a genre, all about "What-if History." For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast ...
Apr 13, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 15
You want questions answered? This guy certainly did. Join us today for our first ever Listener Question episode, where we will guide one of our listeners, Jacob, as he designs his horror novel! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, play unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpo...
Apr 06, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Why can't you just write one draft and have a perfect final product? Because everyone needs some editing. Luckily, you don't need an editor for part of it, because you can do it yourself! Join us today as we discuss the basics of doing your own edits. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, p...
Mar 30, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 13
How much description is too much? Too little? Let's talk about whether you should follow after Dickens or Dr. Suess when it comes to description in today's episode of Writers World. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time, unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast The more yo...
Mar 23, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Have you ever wanted to generate your own nightmare fuel? Something to haunt the minds of readers for years after they put your story down? Well, today is your lucky day, because we are talking about making monsters! Enjoy, and keep on writing! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please vi...
Mar 17, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Do you feel very cultured in cultures? Well, if not, come join us today as we dive in to talk about the importance of culture in your story and how to make really awesome cultures. Time to get cultured about cultures! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please visit our Patreon at patreon....
Mar 09, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 10
What is Life Writing? How do you have confidence in your writing? In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Sam Jensen from Social Confidence From Teens To Teens, and we will be discussing these things. Join us for a very special episode! If you enjoyed this episode, go check out Sam at Social Confidence From Teens To Teens, especially his episode with us! For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode...
Mar 02, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 9
From dragons to boulders, to armies, every good story has a great external struggle. Something outside the character stands between them and their goal. Let's find out all about creating an external struggle in today's episode of Writers World. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please vi...
Feb 24, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 8
"To struggle is to be human." Join Ken and Melissa in today's episode as they cover the basics of internal struggles. As one of the key parts of any story, the struggle is essential. Don't forget to tune in next week in Part 2: External Struggles. For sources, the transcript, and free bonus content, visit www.writersworldpodcast.weebly.com We put a ton of work into every episode and invest our own time unpaid to make each and every quality episode. If you would like to support us further, please...
Feb 17, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Governments. Why should I care? Shouldn't they just stay in history class? Come join us today as we explore how to create governments and apply them to your world. Learn how to effectively use them to further the plot and how to design the perfect government for your people. Come join us at Writers World. For sources, the transcript, and bonus content, go to writersworldpodcast.weebly.com To support us and get tons of awesome bonuses, go support us at pateron.com/writersworldpodcast...
Feb 10, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We've all been there. You're writing and suddenly you run out of steam. You don't feel motivated and can't think of any new ideas for what to write. It happens to the best of us. In today's episode, we're discussing ways to get unstuck when you are dealing with writers block. For sources, the transcript, and bonus content, visit writersworldpodcst.weebly.com If you want to support us and get tons of cool rewards, go support us on our Patreon at patreon.com/writersworldpodcast...
Feb 03, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 5
