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    The Roundtable Podcast (w/ MS's Own Philip Overby!)

    I couldn't have asked for a better story pitch or a cooler story for a workshop episode, Phil. Thank you so much for stepping up and putting it out there. I've gotten into several conversations inspired by that episode so it's definitely one of those evocative, thought-provoking events we love...
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    Calling all fantasy writers! Reedsy is creating the future of indie-publishing!

    So Reedsy isn't a publishing company... it's a marketplace/community for literary professionals seeking or offering editorial/design services?
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    20 Minutes with Gareth Powell

    These "between holiday" days can be so discombobulating, winding down from one and gearing up for the next. Take a moment to pause and immerse yourself in the tranquil awesomeness of a new Roundtable Podcast Showcase Episode (it's like Calgon for your brain)!!! :) This week, we have the...
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    Is it good to let people read your plot idea?

    Gadzooks! :o I clearly need to re-acquaint myself with the diverse offerings of the Forums. Thanks, Reaver! I absolutely LOVE how the MS Community continues to grow and evolve (and I'll be making use of THIS evolution immediately!). Cheers! :D
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    Interview with Alethea Kontis

    Do you know why the world isn't a burning cinder this morning? Not to toot our own horn, but I'm pretty sure it's because today's Showcase Episode was so fraught with "awesome" that it completely negated anything that would keep it from permeating the world with its fabulosity. This week, we...
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    Is it good to let people read your plot idea?

    Thank you, psychotick... you took the words right out of my mouth. :D Please understand I am COMPLETELY bias on this topic. The Roundtable Podcast is all about four people getting their heads together to make a story idea (read: plot) as tight and exciting and engaging as possible. Now, you may...
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    Podcasting for Writers

    Those really are the "Cadillac" of podcast fiction. You might also enjoy "The Drabblecast" (same format, delightfully weirder stories). Also, for writing tips and general literary craft, I highly recommend The Dead Robots Society and Writing Excuses. Both are superb in their own way and well...
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    Supervillain Corner, the Podcast

    Let me add my voice in support of the good Professor's endeavors. In creating and maintaining Supervillain Corner, he has not only spawned an entertaining podcast (adding to the goodness of the podosphere), but has created a superb "self-workshop". In developing content for the podcast, he's...
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    Superhero Fic: Science Fiction or Fantasy?

    I'll add my two cents to the discussion and offer that the details of the setting and the universe are only part of the equation. The other factor that distinguishes genre is the type of story being told. I'm not sure if anyone ever made the distinction but there's a big difference between the...
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    *taps the mic* Hello?

    Hey Vee! I see you've already started adding to the (already substantial) awesomeness of the place. Glad you made it and hope you find many treasures here (I know I did... and still do). ;)
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    Greetings and Salutations

    Hey Professor! Glad you could make the scene... there are some fabulous threads and a great Showcase area where you can post your own work and offer comments and observations on others. It's like a Buffet of Awesome... grab a plate! :D
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    Why use D&D races in our stories?

    You know, you're absolutely right. I clearly have a blindspot about that, and I appreciate you (and everyone) helping me work through that. As a writer and member of the community, I really appreciate the support and your insights. I hope everyone got as much out of it as I did and I...
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    Why use D&D races in our stories?

    I finally found an articulation of my UNIQUELY PERSONAL NOT TO BE IMPOSED UPON ANYONE ELSE issue with this topic AND it kind of ties in to Ouroboro's observations. I found it at Jeff Goins blog (The Difference Between Art and Entertainment | Goins, Writer a most worthwhile trip for the...
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    Why use D&D races in our stories?

    Steerpath... Let me be very clear, bud... These are MY opinions. I don't expect anyone to adhere to them, follow them, or adopt them. As this is a community board, I wanted to put MY opinion out there to foster some discussion in the hopes of A) learning some new perspectives on the...
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    Why use D&D races in our stories?

    See? And now I have no desire whatsoever to read Dennis L. McKiernan (for the same reason I regret wasting my time with The Sword of Shanara, another blatant Tolkien rip-off). With the metric butt-ton of fabulous fantasy fiction out there, we all have to prioritize our reading list... so I'll...
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