S02E21-059 There are no set rules with Ryan Null

Guest Bio I was born and raised in Indiana. I have three boys. My wife and I have been married for 15 years in August. I love grilling, writing, and working outside. I have six brothers and sisters. I love exploring the country and finding new spots. I have been to a few places. I have a trip planned to London this year in October. I will be in Canada multiple times next year and in India for two weeks. I am part of the prestigious program Author Allstar, for which I will be on live T.V. at the ceremony dinner in December. I am the Vice President of the Midwest Writers Guild Evansville, Indiana. I have over 300 books planned for my immersive series and will dive back into it once the map is complete for my spicy romantasy series. I have also won the International Impact Award in Teen Fantasy.   Links Contact Ryan Null Website: www.authorryannull.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryannullofficial; Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ryanjohnnull/; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanJohnNull TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theflarechronicles   Things you can enter TREASURE CHEST GIVEAWAY From Ryan Null: A copy of his books. From Sue-Ellen: Readers choice from her extensive list of books. From Selina: Tarot reading for character development on zoom. From Angela: 2x Ebooks for 2 winners (both books each) Elanor and the Song of the Bard and The golden dragon awakens. From Jessie: Access to her Book Blurb Magic Course. From BCP:2 x $25 Voucher From BCP: 1 BCP journal of your choice Treasure chest Give-away 2: (open 17/06/2025 closes 19/07/2025)  https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/treasure-chest   Otherworldly emergence Novella: (Open 05/07/2025 Closes 27/07/2025) https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/emergence   Contact the Team Finding Elara Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara Discord : https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/ BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164   Contact Dianna Website: www.dlnix.com Facebook: (DL Nix) https://www.facebook.com/Faepatriantales Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast   Sponsor Info Book Reality https://bookreality.com/ Shadow Lair: https://ko-fi.com/findingelara   Show Notes Worldbuilding is to make some thing unique and original You should be able to look at a map and see different aspects that make it more immersive. Worldbuilding and Map building are similar Ryan makes the Map after draft 1 Azerin means Powerful He loves a good cliffhanger Lets the story flow with itself so that it fits the story. There are a lot of real life experiences in the flare chronicles. Would like to bring his dragon race into the real world Want to find opportunities to bring a deeper meaning into the maps and worlds   Quotes By Ryan Plotting: I do Kind of have a rough vision of what I want in the series but that doesn't mean when I write that rough vision on the outline that it will follow that Story Flow: There are no set rules saying you have to put anything in a certain location   Fast Fire Questions What is your favourite Colour? Red What is your favourite thing to draw Sun or Moon? Moon Would you prefer to live near a Beach or River? Beach What is your dream Holiday destination? Scotland or Ireland What is your favourite Fairytale? Beauty and The Beast   Linking to Elara Izzy - Q: What made you switch to romantasy instead of continuing with Fantasy? A:Reader engagement poll. Was the highest votes. Selva - Q: What inspires you to create your fantasy? Do you meditate to help visualise it? A: Doesn't Meditate but does close his eyes while he is thinking in his head. Always loves Fantasy. Howhe see's how the world can be Steph - Q: How do you decide what kind of character/races he includes and why? Is there reasoning behind those chosen and those left out? A: It is on the character flow. Not set names or races in the beginning. Just writes it how it flows. Sometimes has a rough vision. Shaun - Q: Can you put a crazy ginger that likes to bang in his next book? A: Never been asked that before so sure. Garry - Q: So what is your next step in world domination? A: Continue to go to festivals pitch to movie producers and game designers and international tours. Translate the book into different languages and continue to publish more books. Joel - Q: I hear Ryan you are entering a different genre with your writing. Some say it is about the chase, how soon and how often do you think you should bring the sauce? A: It really depends on how the story flows. There are no rules. There needs to be a purpose and a reason to move the story forward.  Dianna - Q: How do you find a balance between your hectic schedule and writing. A: No good with Balance but have the support of a loving family and an amazing wife.