The Word Builders

This week The Word Builders dive into fandoms and what makes them so incredible. Across all of media you will find pockets of superfans whether big or small. The shared love of a piece of entertainment is what brings them together and sparks further creativity and discussion. Come learn and listen with us as we explore why these are so important and how you might build one yourself as an aspiring writer.

The Word Builders are back, this time diving into the art of foreshadowing and how it creates questions for both characters and viewers. Follow us on YouTube!Follow us on Instagram!https://thewordbuilders.wordpress.com/

The Word Builders talk the beginning stages of novel writing and how to even get started on that book you've always wanted to write.

This week the word builders put a spot light on some characters that really deserve it.

On this week's episode Max, Leisha and Drew talk about what it really means to be original and if it's even possible. Follow us on Youtube!Follow us on Instagram!

The Word Builders talk about their books and the walls they are running into and how they plan on overcoming them. Having a writing a group that supports you is always important but just as important is helping them give feedback in a way you need.

The Word Builders talk why everyone loves (and sometimes hates) redemption arcs. If you are writing a redemption arc into your story here are the things to look out for.

Drew and Max talk adding religion into your stories. How do they happen? What makes them important to your world? and more...Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on YouTube!

The Word Builders talk anti heros and why we love to read and write them. Tune in to learn about make really makes a great anti hero.Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on YouTube!

Everyone loves a good trope but why do some work and why do some fall flat? Today's Word Builder episode covers this and more. Including what trends we think will be the future of writing.Follow us on YouTube!Follow us on Instagram!

Max, Leisha and Drew talk setting and why it matters more than you think. Tune in to learn the ins and outs of creating your world.Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on YouTube!

The Word Builders talk about what it takes to make truly great characters that everyone loves. Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on YouTube!

The Word Builders struggle with perfectionism and procrastination just like everyone else. In today's episode we share some of the tips and tricks we use to keep pushing forward even when we get stuck in a rut. Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on YouTube!

Writing a book was never meant to be easy. In today's episode The Word Builders discuss the ups and downs of staying motivated to write a book.Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on YouTube!Cover Design by Leisha Barnaby

Three amateur writers. One shared dream. Come follow our journey as we share our insights and experiences writing our first novels. Drew, a lover of high fantasy, brings his excitement for worldbuilding and epic-scope storytelling. Leisha, a contemporary romance connoisseur, shares her lifelong love of journaling and close-up characters. Max, experimental mystery storyteller, brings his passion for procrastination and his creative writing education to the table. Join us every Monday for new episodes of The Word Builders.Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Youtube!Cover design by Leisha Barnaby.