Myth and Magic

Folklore and fantasy themes aimed at creative writers: to start writing stories and challenge your brain with exciting ideas, dip into this kitbag. Learn how fantasy worlds draw on real world history, mythology, and folklore. And there's weekly news from the world of fantasy fiction too, plus fabulous creatures, studies on folk tales, nature fables and lots more mythical, magical fun.

Myth & Magic Episode 103 10/13/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 103 12 ways to flip classic fantasy tropes on their head, plus what is a story frame? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20800970

Episode 102 09/30/2021

Episode 102 An interview with paranormal investigator Dr. Kristy Sumner. She is a founding member of Soul Sisters Paranormal. Her team investigate paranormal activity using scientific methods. If you are writing about the spirit world, hauntings, ghosts, or poltergeists, you will want to listen to this informative and exciting show! /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20657774

Myth & Magic 09/28/2021

Myth & Magic Paranormal: Why are ghosts found in haunted places? Plus, get creative — three easy ways to generate unique words for your fiction /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20633795

Myth & Magic Episode 100 09/22/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 100 Celebrating the 100th episode of the Myth & Magic podcast with the ten most popular shows so far. Also, break the yoke on your talent to take charge of your creativity! /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20561009

Myth & Magic Episode 99 09/15/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 99 What is the infinite transition process? How does it affect authorship (and the reality of a writer?) Also, what authors can learn from famous discoverers. And nine ways to be an adventurous writer /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20481227

Myth & Magic Episode 98 09/08/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 98 How Göbekli Tepe gives us clues about how civilization begins. Are you brave enough to set your fantasy in 10,000 BC? Also, how to explore your para-other: three ways to change your regular line of thinking and become more creative. /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20404958

Myth & Magic Episode 97 09/01/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 97 The English fairy-tale landscape and how it inspires myth and magic. News about King Arthur's Stone. And why should you try to be an irresponsible artist — goof things up a little! Think like a monkey! /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20333267

Myth & Magic Episode 96 08/25/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 96 This week: understanding creative brain activity. Also, what we learn from J. R. R. Tolkien about writing epic fantasy, And the mysterious magic of the corn doll (also known as the corn mother) /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20257346

Myth & Magic Episode 95 08/18/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 95 Time to find the inner writer: where is your why? How do you fit into the creative puzzle we call authorship? Here's a little quiz to help you find a reason to write! Eight simple questions to find the human who sits behind the words... /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20182199

Myth & Magic Episode 94 08/11/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 94 What makes a dynamic sliver-screen character? Why do fantasy movies lead to the biggest breakthroughs in movie history? And, how can an author write a fantasy for the cinema? All these views, and more, discussed with film director Ali Kamseh /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20103671

Myth & Magic Episode 93 08/04/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 93 Talking about a new generation of horror with the talented storyteller, the 'Warning Woods' podcaster Miles Tritle. What makes a story scary? What are the essential ingredients of horror? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20030378

Myth & Magic Episode 92 07/28/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 92 What is human chauvinism? Are you guilty of writing chauvinistic fantasy? Also, entering the flow state: do you enter the flow when you write (and what happens if you don't?) Plus, it's summer, but what are dog days? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19945964

Myth & Magic Episode 91 07/21/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 91 What is audio drama? How does it differ from audio-books and podcasting? In my interview with English author Bibi Berki, we discuss audio storytelling and Bibi provides tips & ideas on how to prepare your fiction for audio /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19880867

Myth & Magic Episode 90 07/14/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 90 Interview with Generation Z poet & writer Rha Arayal, who talks about her encapsulated emotions and provides guidance on how to write intangible concepts /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19805480

Myth & Magic Episode 89 07/07/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 89 A useful definition of storytelling. Also, Project Cassandra, can fiction writers predict the future? Who was Cassandra? What is Kenning? Who were the filí? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19731692

Myth & Magic Episode 88 06/30/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 88 Fantasy author Birdy Rivers lives with two baby dragons (listen to the podcast for more!) Birdy offers some helpful advice on world-building and suggests the best way to modernize a classic fairy tale... /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19655978

Myth & Magic Episode 87 06/23/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 87 This week the show is about the great problem of magic — it cannot heal nature. Magic has limits. But I think I found a solution... /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19579913

Myth & Magic Episode 86 06/16/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 86 How big was Gollum? How we can learn from Tolkien's ability to create monsters? Also, this is Litha's time. And what is a bugbear? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19496426

Myth & Magic Episode 85 06/09/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 85 How to install a 4-part scare plan into your novel to make the story really terrifying! Plus, how to make your book pleasurable to read: Here's a helpful list of joyfulation ingredients /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19412150

Myth & Magic Episode 84 06/02/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 84 What is reality? Can we transcend reality? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19325456

Myth & Magic Episode 83 05/26/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 83 Interview with Somerset-based British fantasy writer Sophy Layzell, author of the dystopian YA novel "Measure of Days" and theater director, graphic artist and mother. Her next book "Upon All Men" is out soon! /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19244738

Myth & Magic Episode 82 05/19/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 82 What is the point of mythological creatures + imagined monsters? Ten monsters you may not have met before + what every experienced author has learned the hard way (good advice!) /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19159700

Myth & Magic Episode 81 05/12/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 81 The Canadian environmentalist & fantasy novelist talks about narrative responsibility and writing in the Anthropocene era. She addresses the main challenges facing writers and emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of place in fiction. Nina explains how to write metaphors and gives tips for writing action scenes. She also explains how courage & inspiration will help an author overcome fear to get the job done! /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19074893

Myth & Magic Episode 80 05/05/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 80 The mysterious mystique of the Maypole dance, the coronation of a May Queen, the cutting of the hawthorn wands, the May Day festivities and how all these ancient rites intertwine in a celebration that solemnizes the Goddess of flowers /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/18984848

Myth & Magic Episode 79 04/28/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 79 Interview with Charles Sterling — the hardworking epic fantasy author talks about lazy fantasies and writing a chapter a day to complete a book in a month — he also suggests offering free tea & cookies to readers, so they visit your site with more frequency. Check the interview now, on Myth & Magic /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/18892100

Myth & Magic Episode 78 04/21/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 78 Warm-up exercises for a writing mind + how elves can help us understand the objective reality of what we cannot see /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/18807881

Myth & Magic Episode 77 04/14/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 77 A useful list of scientific and pseudoscientific terms for parapsychological powers & abilities. Quasi-technical terminology for magical competencies. Also, therianthropy and furry fandom plus the rise of the otherkin /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/18722828

Myth & Magic Episode 76 04/07/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 76 Building beliefs: the nature of belief and how to establish unshakable belief in your plots, in your characters, and even in your author brand /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/18634907

Myth & Magic Episode 75 03/31/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 75 Useful tips on audiobook narration + helpful advice on choreographing sword fighting scenes with Krista Wallace. Krista is an actor & vocalist (from Coquitlam, British Columbia) — and a successful author / storyteller. She narrates all her own work. More recently, she became an avid podcaster. Check out Neil's exciting interview with Krista here... /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/18451286

Myth & Magic Episode 74 03/24/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 74 How to create unique exotic senses for your fantasy characters. Also, supernaturalism in ceramics: what are demon bowls? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/18449069

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