Writing About Dragons and Shit – Details, episodes & analysis

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Writing About Dragons and Shit

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 210

This is the official podcast feed for Writing About Dragons and Shit - a podcast about writing with a focus on fantasy and sci-fi. Each week B Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Idle Champions Presents), Erin M. Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers), and Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Psychology). New Episodes go live every Friday.

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🇺🇸 USA - books
28/02/2026
#99
🇺🇸 USA - books
27/02/2026
#100
🇨🇦 Canada - books
26/06/2025
#71
🇨🇦 Canada - books
24/06/2025
#85
🇨🇦 Canada - books
21/06/2025
#61

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https://twitter.com/TheTreavor
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https://twitter.com/erinmevans
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https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters
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https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049
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https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page
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https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page
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https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X
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https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876
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https://www.amazon.com/Cypher-Violet-Wars-Rich-Larson/dp/0316416584/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp
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Ep. 160: Burnout with Dr. Ben J. Searle

Friday, June 20, 2025 • Duration 01:12:25

This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Dr. Ben J. Searle! Together they talk about Burnout - what it is and what it does to us - as well as Dr. Searle’s book about the subject!

Join our Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons

Special Guest:

Dr. Ben J. Searle (https://mindonthejob.com/)

Experiences of Burnout Survey:

https://mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3z9srtBlI0nHSe

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social

Join the Discord!

https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu

Buy Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049

Check out B. Dave’s Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

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Ep. 159: Unlikable Characters & Foreshadowing Timing

Saturday, June 7, 2025 • Duration 01:07:17

This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis talk about Unlikable Characters and Foreshadowing Timing!

Join our Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social

Join the Discord!

https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu

Buy Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049

Check out B. Dave’s Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

Episode 150!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 • Duration 01:56:49

This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis celebrate 150 episodes with an extra long episode answering questions from awesome Tangerinos like yourself!

Join our Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social

Join the Discord!

https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu

Buy Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049

Check out B. Dave’s Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

Ep. 78: Trilogies

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 • Duration 58:31

Trilogies. How do they work? Do I really need three books to tell a story? This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Trilogies and what to look out for when planning one. They also answer questions about Writing Outside Your Genre, and - surprise - a question about a trilogy!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pick up Empire of Exiles out now!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

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Ep. 77: Writing When You Don’t Feel Like It

Thursday, May 4, 2023 • Duration 59:36

We were off for a few weeks, but we’re back with some listener questions and a quick topic! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Graphic Novels, Plot Twist, Writing About Mental Health, and Writing When You Don’t Feel Like It!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pick up Empire of Exiles out now!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

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Ep. 76: A Modicum of %$&#ery

Thursday, April 13, 2023 • Duration 01:00:28

How do you take down the villain in a satisfying way? What do magic stats look like? And how do flashbacks work? This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer a bunch of fun listener questions!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pick up Empire of Exiles out now!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

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Ep. 75: What’s Stopping You?

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 • Duration 01:01:21

“I just need to do more World Building.” “I need a perfect outline…” “I need to know EVERYTHING about my magic system!” If you’ve had those thoughts this episode is for you. This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about What’s Stopping You from writing?

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pick up Empire of Exiles out now!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

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Ep. 74: Worldbuilding Gods

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 • Duration 55:15

It’s time for another worldbuilding episode - and we decided this time to talk about creating the most powerful beings in fantasy and sci-fi. This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about making Religions, Gods, Myths and more!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pick up Empire of Exiles out now!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

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Ep. 73: Name This Dragon!

Thursday, March 16, 2023 • Duration 44:22

We got even more listener questions - so let’s do another listener episode! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Keeping Your Writing Flow, Are Thoughts Important, and Stand Alone with Series Potential!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pick up Empire of Exiles out now!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

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Ep. 72: Ideas

Thursday, March 2, 2023 • Duration 55:36

We’ve talked here and there about what happens when we come up with an idea for a project - but not how we come up with those ideas. This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about the many ways of coming up with ideas and what they do with them.

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pick up Empire of Exiles out now!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

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Writing About Dragons and Shit – Details, episodes & analysis

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