Hey everybody this is a podcast all about characters from movies Television And Anime I speak on characters that interest me and I would like to play in a movie i also do podcast where I discuss and give my point of view on movies
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Inspired to Write | How to Write a Book, Fiction Writing, Creative Process, Plot Arc, Character Development
Alivia Roan
Do you feel called to write a fiction book? Do you want to authentically honor God through your creativity without sounding preachy? Are you finding yourself in the cycle of constantly rewriting your first draft? Are you wondering how to write characters people will want to read about and plot points that will keep your reader on the edge of their seats? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you finish that book you’ve always wanted to write and honor God through your creativi ...
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The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Beat Writer’s Block, Creative Writing, World Building
Author DK Drake | Fantasy Author & Coach, Founder of the League of Adventurous Authors
Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Have no idea how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast with short and entertaining episodes for adventurous authors in high school, college, and beyond. Through these episodes, you will… - Gain confidence in your author identity. - ...
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Who Can Relate? This is our focus, we hope to be able to relate to everyone from ground level. There are many varieties of stories from all people. We want to be able to demonstrate that it is possible to teach individuals that there is a significance from story telling. We can help individuals to make better decisions and help in making choices that can create an impact throughout life. By hearing the challenges, we can be inspired, give hope to others, and install sympathy throughout our t ...
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39 | Don't Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games beat - How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 8
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38 | **REPLAY** Is God Calling You to Be a Writer? 3 Reasons Why You Need to Write Your Book!
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Hey friends, I've been working on some exciting new things for our community and the week got away from me, so I thought I'd play an old favorite. This is the very first episode from over a YEAR ago! Can you believe it? The podcast is officially one year old! Even though it is the oldest episode, it still continues to be the most popular episode we…
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37 | Don't Let Fear Hold You Back! Scriptural Encouragement on Why You NEED to Write Your Book
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Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!Av Alivia Roan
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36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in The Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7: B Story
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35 | Stop Living in Fear and Start Writing Your Book! Shutting Down 3 Lies That Keep Us Stuck
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Publish Your Poems! with Poet Barbara Sweeney — 99
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Whether you are 8 or 80, it’s never too early or too late to become a published author. Today’s guest proves that. I am chatting with Barbara Sweeney, who just happens to be my aunt. For her 80th birthday last year, I offered to compile her poems into a book and publish them for her. It took us almost a year of working together through emails and p…
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Embrace Your Adventurous Author Identity — 98
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Did you know that your novel writing success depends on what you believe about YOU? I believe you can master novel writing even if you have no experience, no credentials, and less than three hours a week to write. The secret lies in embracing your adventurous author identity. That’s what I’ve been doing over this last year and why I’ve changed the …
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34 | Struggling to Get Started? 3 Journal Prompts to Overcome Resistance as an Aspiring Christain Fiction Author
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33 | Keep Your Story Structure from Unraveling! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break into 2
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Over the next 15 episodes we are talking about how to write a book using Save the Cat by breaking down each story beat. Today we are breaking down the first beat in act two AND we are discussing how you can stay on track as you write so your story structure doesn't fall flat. My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will…
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32 | Does God Care About My Creativity? 3 Things You Need to Know as a Christain Creative
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Does God care about our creativity? Is your book important to Him? In today's episode we take a look at scripture to disscus: Are our creative desires selfish? Is creativity irresponsible? What if God is waiting for me to wake up and do something more practical with my life? And more... If you've ever had any of these doubts, I'm glad you're here! …
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31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 5 - The Debate
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Over the next 15 episodes we are breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down the final beat in act one - The Debate! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, o…
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30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst
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Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today is all about the catalyst. My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stal…
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29 | Struggling with Set up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up
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Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down act one beat three: The Set Up. What is included in the set up? What do we need to set up? What is the best way to introduce all of the information? I hope you are ready, we are going to cover all …
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28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated
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Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing! Today is all about theme! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to s…
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27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 1 - Opening Image
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Openings are hard. Outlining is hard. Writing a book is hard. But there is a way through the fog my friends! Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story struct…
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26 | Are you a Aspiring Author? 3 Things you NEED to know if You Are Serious About Finishing Your Book!
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25 | Want to Write a Book but Don't Want to Put Your Faith Inside? Listen Here!
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Do we need a "come to Jesus" scene in our books? If you love God and you love telling stories, you might be asking yourself, "What is the right balance between honoring God and staying authentic to the plot of my story? I am so glad you are here because I believe we don't need a "come to Jesus" moment in our fiction books to be a reflection of Jesu…
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24 | Are You EMBARRASSED to Admit How Long You've Been Writing Your Book? How to Finish Your Book, Even When You Have No Time!
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Almost every single aspiring author I've met was too embarrassed to admit how long they have been working on their book. They dodged the question like it was a poisoned dart. Seriously. The more I pressed for an answer, the more they ran for cover. I remember that feeling like it was yesterday. That's why in todays episode I give practical tips and…
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23 | 3 Common Fears That Hold Us Back as Aspiring Authors
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22 | Afraid of Sounding Preachy? The Secret to Honoring God Through Your Writing
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The number one struggle I hear from christain writers is they are afraid of sounding preachy. How can we overcome this fear, tell a great story, and honor God through it all? We are covering all of that and more in todays episode! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write In…
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21| Struggling to Write Fictional Characters? 3 Simple Tips to Create Dynamic Characters
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Getting to know our fictional characters can be a challenge, but it is crucial to the success of our novels. Character development worksheets don't always work. Most do not ask the right questions in order to help write a strong character arc, and often leave us confused and unsure of who the heck these people even are. That is why in todays episod…
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20 | Frustrated with Limited Creative Growth? Grow your Creative Writing Skills in Under 10 Minutes a Day
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We all have limited time for our creativity, so how do we prioritize creative growth when we have so many other things fighting for our attention? In today's episode we discuss how to grow our creative writing skills in under 10 minutes a day. Once you listen, you can have confidence knowing you can balance the demands of life without sacrificing y…
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19 | Outline A Book With Me! Part 4 - Plot Points With Purpose
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18 | The Secret to Making Progress on Your Draft Through Burn Out
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17 | Outline a Book With Me! Part 3 Settings That Matter
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97 | Fantasy Fiction: Chapter 43 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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Javan comes soooo close to collecting his first dragon today...but then he makes a cocky mistake that lands him (literally) in a sticky situation. Listen in and enjoy your visit to Zandador! Your friend, DK Escape into the Land of Zandador: Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Am…
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16 | Outline a Book With Me! Part 2 - Developing Supporting Characters That Matter
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Welcome to the second part in our Outlining Series! I hope you guys are having as much fun as I am. If you haven't already, make sure you go back and listen to part one. Today is all about creating engaging supporting characters that matter in the big picture of our story. I can't wait to dive in and see what we come up with together. Next Steps: J…
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096 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 42 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy
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Enjoy Chapter 42 of The Dragon Collector! Your Friend, DK Escape into the Land of Zandador: Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts: “I love The Author D.K. Drake Show!” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review …
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095 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 41 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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In Chapter 41 of The Dragon Collector, Javan opens his big mouth and starts the ticking time bomb that makes collecting his first dragon a near impossibility. But it’s that ticking time bomb that helps speed up the story and send it spinning toward its climax. Tune in to find out just how long he has to collect that elusive first dragon and what’s …
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15 | Outline a Book With Me! From Vague Idea to Fully Developed Story
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Welcome to part one in an new outlining series where I am going to take a random, raw story idea and flesh it out in real time on the show. In this series, I am going to walk you through my personal process of how I take vague ideas and turn them into an impactful outline. The first episode is all about laying the foundation to an effective outlini…
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094 || Write Stories that are Met with the Silence of Awe
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Today I wanted to share a fun little story that will inspire you to write stories that are met with the silence of awe. I love that phrase: the silence of awe. I wish I had thought of it. But I have to give credit where credit is due…which would be to AI. Actually, the story I’m sharing today was written by AI. I could have made it much better by a…
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093 || A Poem for the Christian Author who Wants to Write a Book But is Scared to Start
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Today I am excited to share a poem with you that I wrote…the prompt for. That’s right. I asked AI to write a poem for the Christian author who wants to write a book but is scared to start. Starting something new can be scary, especially when it’s a big of a dream as a book. But we’ve got God. He’s with us and gives us the ability to craft amazing s…
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2024 has gotten off to a weird start for me, probably because of the way 2023 ended. But it’s a good weird. Listen in for details. Your friend, DK Next Steps: Register for your FREE ticket to the Thriving Scribes Summit here. HURRY! The Summit runs from January 22-24. You’ll be able to soak up innovative publishing models, writing methods, & strate…
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14 | How to Write When You Don't Feel Like Writing
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What do you do when you don't feel like writing? You desperately want to bring your story to life, but you don't always feel like actually writing it. It's a common issue, but for some reason, we feel like we face it alone. Well friend, I am not only here to tell you that you are NOT alone, I am here to walk along side you so we can overcome this t…
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13 | Book Recommendations! The Best Books I Read in 2023
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Who else has lofty reading goals for 2024? 2023 was an amazing reading year for me, and I can't wait to find even more incredible books in 2024. Some of my reading goals for this year include reading more books by Indie authors and reading more classics. I hope the books I recommended in today's episode will launch you towards your reading goals fo…
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12 | 3 Tips to Set Sustainable Writing Goals That Work For You Instead of Against You in 2024
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091 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 40 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy
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It’s the final Fantasy Fiction Friday of 2023. I’ve got chapter 40 of the Dragon Collector cued up for you today. In this chapter, Javan finally comes face to face with his greatest foe, King Omri. Throw in a few evil dragons, one of whom is about to eat his mother, and he finds himself in a world of trouble. How is he going to handle these challen…
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090 || RECEIVE God’s Goodness this Christmas
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Merry Christmas! Today I'm sharing the short program I wrote and performed in with the kids at my church entitled Receive. Enjoy! Your friend, D.K. Next Steps: Connect: The best way to get in touch with me is to shoot an email to dk@authordkdrake.com. APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE OF ADVENTUROUS AUTHORS: I have opened up the League of Adventur…
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11 | The Number One Mistake Authors Make When Incorporating Backstory intoTheir Novel (And How to Fix It)
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10 | How to Connect With God Through Scripture and Live in Creative Freedom
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09 | Don’t Know What to Write About? 5 Prompts Designed to Get Your Creativity Flowing
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In this episode I am sharing creative writing prompts that are guaranteed to boost your creative growth. Have fun and let the creativity flow! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/…
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089 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 39 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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It’s Fantasy Fiction Friday featuring chapter 39 of The Dragon Collector. This chapter sets up the big showdown between Javan and the evil King Omri. Listen in to find out how to use the art of suspense to make your fiction great...and to enjoy the story. And because I don’t want to leave you in suspense any longer, let’s go to Zandador! Your frien…
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08 | Inspiration to Help You Overcome Perfectionism When Drafting Your Book
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088 || Wonder How to Brainstorm Your Story Ideas with Confidence? Listen to this LIVE Brainstorming Session.
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In today’s episode, you’ll hear me share my ideas for a Christmas play I am writing for my children’s church kids to perform on December 10. Normally, I don’t like like to share my ideas with others until I’ve organized my thoughts and have a clear direction for my story. The League of Adventurous Authors has changed that. In addition to weekly che…
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07 | 3 Practical Ways to Get Your Inspiration Back When You’ve Lost the Heart of Your Story
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06 | The Best Way to Enrich Your Creativity
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087 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 38 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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It's Fantasy Fiction Friday! I’ve got chapter 38 of the Dragon Collector coming your way today. In this chapter, you get to meet two new dragons, Dahlia and Eli. Dahlia is the evil king’s Dawn Stalker, and Eli is his Dusk Stalker. You’ll find Dahlia is a bit of a snob, and Eli…well, writing about Eli’s appearance in this scene broke my heart. Liste…
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086 || How to Finish 2023 Strong as a Christian Author
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As of today, November 2, 2023, you have two months left in the year. 8.5 weeks. 60 days. That means you have time before the end of the year to start a new writing project or make progress on or even finish a project you are already working on. So what do you want to achieve? How will you finish 2023 strong? Listen in for three tangible tips to fin…
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05 | Are You Getting Lost When Writing Your Book? How to Outline With Purpose
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You might sit down to write your book and realize, oh no. I have no idea where I am going with this. This is totally normal friends. Whether you are a new author or you've published plenty of books, we all need a little help to get our stories back on track. This episode is all about outlining your book with purpose, so you can get unstuck and make…
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085 || Try This Trick to Write a Memorable Final Scene of Your Novel
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If you’re not sure how to end — or start — your story, this episode is for you. I’ll share a tip I thought was ridiculous when I first heard of it: bookending. Then I started seeing this technique being used in almost every story I read and movie I watched. Listen in to find out what bookending is, why it's popular, and how to use it like a pro. Yo…
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