The Podcast Has No Name

Part 2: Indie Authors Unfiltered: Writing Craft, Worldbuilding & Pacing

PART TWO IS HERE! From DragonCon memories and WorldCon plans to writing struggles, frame narratives, fantasy books, and the realities of being an author, this episode dives deep into the creative minds behind the stories we love. 📚⚔️ The conversations get even more hilarious, insightful, and chaotic in Part 2 as the guys talk conventions, editing nightmares, storytelling tricks, fantasy classics, romance trends, pen names, and the pressure of writing unforgettable worlds. If you love fantasy, LitRPG, writing discussions, or just listening to authors nerd out together… this episode is for you. 🔥 #Podcast #FantasyBooks #LitRPG #DragonCon #WorldCon #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity

Part 1: Indie Authors Unfiltered: Writing Craft, Worldbuilding & Pacing

Welcome to the podcast that has no name, where indie authors hang out, overthink storytelling, and accidentally turn writing advice into chaos and comedy. In this Part 1 episode, Andrew Givler, Michael Chatfield, and Z.B Big Dog Steele dive deep into the reality of being an author today, from writing and editing struggles, to worldbuilding, pacing, and what actually makes a story work. We talk about: Why “simple writing” is harder than it looks The difference between dev edits, line edits, and real feedback Writing vs. over-writing (and why brevity is a superpower) Solo Leveling, anime storytelling, and “aura farming” in fiction Why pacing is the real magic trick in storytelling What it actually means to stay “hungry” as a writer It’s unfiltered, honest, and a little chaotic, just how writers talk when no one is trying to be perfect. Enjoy Part 1. #WritingPodcast #IndieAuthors #FantasyWriting #StorytellingCraft #AmWriting

Part 2: Authors Unfiltered: Chaos, Creativity, Burnout & Comebacks

Part 2 gets even more real and a lot more chaotic 😂 In this episode, Hunter Mythos shares the full story behind the Mustang obsession, life after the Marines, financial ups and downs, and the moment everything changed. What starts as a funny story about cars turns into a deep, honest conversation about failure, growth, creativity, and what it really takes to rebuild your life (and career). 💡 In this episode: - The very real Mustang story (and Marine stereotypes 👀) - Losing money, relationships, and starting over - From rock bottom jobs to landing a publishing deal - Why doing less might actually change your life - Letting go of ego, pressure, and burnout - Finding a healthier “fuel” for creativity - Balancing art vs business as an author - Rediscovering your voice and passion This is the side of success people don’t usually talk about.. the messy middle, the lessons, and the reset. 🎧 If you're a creator, writer, or just figuring life out… this one will hit. #PodcastEpisode #AuthorJourney #LifeLessons #CreativeBurnout #WritersLife

Part 1: Authors Unfiltered: Chaos, Creativity, Burnout & Comebacks

Welcome to the podcast with no name! Because apparently, naming things is harder than writing books 😂 In this episode, we’re joined by author Hunter Mythos alongside co-host Andrew Gibbler, diving into a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly deep conversation about writing, creativity, burnout, and life as an author. From wild travel stories in Colombia to the realities of publishing multiple books, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed (and survive) in the writing world. 💡 What we talk about: - The pressure of writing fast vs writing well - Burnout and why slowing down might actually make you more successful - Finding your “writing style” (word count vs vibes 👀) - Behind-the-scenes of publishing multiple books - Travel, nomad life, and creative inspiration - Why chasing “the sauce” can make you lose it Expect laughs, honest takes, and a whole lot of chaos. 🎧 Whether you're a writer, reader, or just love unfiltered conversations, this one’s for you. #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #PodcastClips #CreativeProcess #BurnoutRecovery

Part Two: No Outline. No Plan. Just Author Chaos

We finally did it. No name for the podcast yet, but we've got four authors, three countries, and somehow nobody could agree on anything except that writing is slowly destroying all of us. JM Clarke and Andy Peloquin joined me and Andrew this week and it went exactly as unhinged as you'd expect. We got into burning 800,000 words to the ground and starting over, dictating yourself off a cliff at 70,000 words, whether Harry Potter is secretly the mother of progression fantasy, Homer basically running a Patreon in ancient Greece, and the neurologist who told JM "yeah don't do that" after three years of four hours sleep and pure chaos energy. Andy also showed up halfway through like he just wandered in from another conversation. Which he kind of did. And it was perfect. Somehow we go from burnout and existential dread to Jim Butcher accidentally outlining an entire fantasy series in college to death in a heartbeat. Classic. Oh and Andrew forgot it was on his calendar. Had to run and get coffee mid-setup. We started without him. No regrets. No outline. No rails. Honestly the only way to do this. If you want updates on the podcast and the books, comment 'newsletter' and I'll get you added to the list. #AuthorPodcast #FantasyAuthors #LitRPG #ProgressionFantasy #WritingCommunity #BehindTheBook #MarkOfTheFool #Darkblade