My Favorite Writing and Worldbuilding Books, Courses, and Channels Madeline James Writes 2024-08-15 | It's about time I talk about my favorite writing craft books and what I like about them, share some courses, and talk about some of my favorite channels here on YouTube. This video is sponsored by the Reedsy How to Write a Novel Course. Here is my affiliate link if you want to check out the course and support my channel: reedsy.com/learning/?ref=madelinejameswritesI also have a 10% discount code: MADDIE10If you have any other recommendations, please let me know down below!--- Craft Books ---Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody: amazon.com/Save-Cat-Writes-Novel-Writing/dp/0399579745Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes: amazon.com/Romancing-Beat-Structure-Romance-Kissing-ebook/dp/B01DSJSURYHow to Plot and Outline Your Romance Novel by Stefen Emunds and Sherry Schafer: amazon.com/Plot-Outline-Your-Romance-Novel-ebook/dp/B0CHBD4F8QAnatomy of Story by John Truby: amazon.com/Anatomy-Story-Becoming-Master-Storyteller-ebook/dp/B0052Z3M8AAnatomy of Genre by John Truby: amazon.com/Anatomy-Genres-Story-Forms-Explain-ebook/dp/B09NK6VGT8Story Genius by Lisa Cron: amazon.com/Story-Genius-Science-Outlining-Riveting-ebook/dp/B0180T2YZQThe Emotional Wound Thesaurus by Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman: amazon.com/Emotional-Wound-Thesaurus-Writers-Psychological-ebook/dp/B076KFRFNFElements of Fiction Writing - Scene & Structure by Jack Bickham: amazon.com/Elements-Fiction-Writing-Scene-Structure-ebook/dp/B00D0AH01EMastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot by Jane Cleland: amazon.com/Mastering-Suspense-Structure-Plot-Gripping-ebook/dp/B01C9GRT7EMastering Plot Twists by Jane Cleland: amazon.com/Mastering-Plot-Twists-Storytelling-Strategies-ebook/dp/B07FQ2JY91Story by Robert McKee: amazon.com/Story-Structure-Substance-Principles-Screenwriting-ebook/dp/B0042FZVOYCharacter by Robert McKee: amazon.com/Character-Role-Design-Stage-Screen-ebook/dp/B08TWL5ZL1Dialogue by Robert McKee: amazon.com/Dialogue-Verbal-Action-Stage-Screen-ebook/dp/B017RQP30QAction by Robert McKee and Bassim El-Wakil: amazon.com/Action-Excitement-Screen-Page-Game-ebook/dp/B09QKTZH4L--- Courses ---Reedsy How to Write a Novel Course: reedsy.com/learning/?ref=madelinejameswritesMcKee Story Webinars: mckeestory.com--- Channels ---@BrandSanderson @AbbieEmmons @HelloFutureMe @Artifexian @Stoneworks @AtlasPro1 --- Chapters ---00:00 Intro01:33 Save the Cat03:20 Romancing the Beat04:15 Outline a Romance05:00 Anatomy of Story07:17 Story Genius09:10 Emotional Wound Thesaurus10:57 Scene & Structure11:41 Suspense13:25 Story McKee16:52 Reedsy Write a Novel20:10 McKee Seminars21:11 Channels21:26 Sanderson Lectures22:07 Abbie Emmons23:10 Hello Future Me24:33 Artifexian26:06 Stoneworks26:25 Atlas Pro27:06 Conclusion------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Trying to start 2025 off organized || Planning Vlog Madeline James Writes 2025-01-09 | I really need to get some structure in my life going into 2025, let's see if I can manage it! ------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Fixing spell structure || Spell Language Conlanging Part 8 Madeline James Writes 2025-01-09 | We are going to continue by fixing the spell structure, specifically the incorporation!
Lets create a naming language for my Magic Forged project! Madeline James Writes 2025-01-08 | Since I am about start my major revision, It is time to create a proper naming language for the people of my story! Hoping to get as much done as I can. I am available until 3 so we will see how long we go for!
Lets Chat about 2024 and Plans for 2025 || Writing, YouTube, Worldbuilding Plans Madeline James Writes 2024-12-27 | It is that time of year to talk about how 2024 went and what I am hoping to accomplish in 2025. I think 2025 is going to bring a lot of changes in my life!------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Combining all my outline notes and resetting || Outlining Vlog Madeline James Writes 2024-12-19 | It has been a bit stressful and I have been all over the place with this project. It was time to get organized and back on track. Join me on this vlog where I try to combine all my outline notes into one condensed version. ------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Empires, Democracy, Autocracy, and Bureaucracy || Society & Culture Worldbuilding Guide Part 5 Madeline James Writes 2024-12-12 | Welcome to the fifth part in my culture and society worldbuilding guide. We will be talking about empires, imperialism, democracy, autocracy, and bureaucracy. Blog: www.madelinejameswrites.com/blog/empires-and-democracyPlaylist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXkkH4fG_t3WuZaikiQRJaHJ------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Cuisine Research, Writing Space Construction, Sword Practice, and other Writing Shenanigans! Madeline James Writes 2024-12-06 | Follow along on this vlog where I get up to a handful of fantasy-writer shenanigans including:- talking about my recent progress- working on a mansion map- doing some food/cuisine research- water my plants- experiment with my sharp longsword- build a new desk attachment bulletin board for my notes------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Creating Projections using Photoshop, GPlates, and G.Projector || Worldbuilding Guide Madeline James Writes 2024-11-22 | We are going to be talking about projections for our maps, turning hand-drawn global maps into good bases for regional and local maps. For this I am using photoshop and puppet warps for creating a rectangular projection, popping it into GPlates for a bit to check distortion, and then into G.Projector to generate my projections.Blog: madelinejameswrites.com/blog/projections00:00 Distortion and Projections04:11 Photoshop for Rectangular Projection22:47 GPlates26:17 GProjector33:10 Types of Projections37:11 Our Projections39:42 Outro------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Second day of mapping begins || Worldbuilding Mapathon Stream 5 Madeline James Writes 2024-11-11 | Starting off the second day of mapping. We will begin with a bit of a recap of everything that happened on day 1, talk about what everyone in the chat is working on, make a game plan for the day, and get mapping! Bring along your mapping project and work along with me! See the rest of the playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmgJxZIIBuJPTdwiawT7qT- See the mapathon webpage here: madelinejameswrites.com/mapathon
The Last Charge || Worldbuilding Mapathon Stream 8 Madeline James Writes 2024-11-11 | The very last stream of my mapathon! It is time to wrap up as much as I can and get everything finished! Depending on how far along we are (and how exhausted I will inevitably be), we might get chatty. Bring along your mapping project and work along with me! See the rest of the playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmgJxZIIBuJPTdwiawT7qT- See the mapathon webpage here: madelinejameswrites.com/mapathon
Setting Maps || Worldbuilding Mapathon Stream 7 Madeline James Writes 2024-11-10 | Getting close to the end of the mapathon! Should be working on some smaller setting maps now. I have some buildings, temples, rooms etc. that need to be fleshed out! Bring along your mapping project and work along with me! See the rest of the playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmgJxZIIBuJPTdwiawT7qT- See the mapathon webpage here: madelinejameswrites.com/mapathon
Working on Maps || Worldbuilding Mapathon Stream 6 Madeline James Writes 2024-11-10 | The second mapping stream of the day, hopefully wrapping up some of the bigger mapping projects of the weekend! And starting some of the smaller maps. Bring along your mapping project and work along with me! See the rest of the playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmgJxZIIBuJPTdwiawT7qT- See the mapathon webpage here: madelinejameswrites.com/mapathon
More Maps with RossBayGeo || Worldbuilding Mapathon Stream 4 Madeline James Writes 2024-11-10 | While I continue working on my maps, RossBayGeo is going to hop on to chat maps! Bring along your mapping project and work along with me! See the rest of the playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmgJxZIIBuJPTdwiawT7qT- See the mapathon webpage here: madelinejameswrites.com/mapathon
Mapping with Artifexian || Worldbuilding Mapathon Stream 3 Madeline James Writes 2024-11-09 | As I continue my mapping challenge, Edgar of Artifexian is going to join me to work on his maps as well! Expect a chattier stream! Bring along your mapping project and work along with me! See the rest of the playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmgJxZIIBuJPTdwiawT7qT- See the mapathon webpage here: madelinejameswrites.com/mapathon
Fantasy City Mapping || Worldbuilding Mapathon Stream 2 Madeline James Writes 2024-11-09 | Let's continue with working on the city map for the capital city of my setting! After checking-in so see how everyone is doing, we will do some live mapping! Bring along your mapping project and work along with me! See the rest of the playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmgJxZIIBuJPTdwiawT7qT- See the mapathon webpage here: madelinejameswrites.com/mapathon
Lets begin with how I make city maps || Worldbuilding Mapathon Stream 1 Madeline James Writes 2024-11-09 | For the first stream of my mapathon, we are going to start the city map of the capital for my story. I will start by going over my methodology for designing the city and working through some of that process before we start actual mapping! Bring along your mapping project and work along with me! See the rest of the playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmgJxZIIBuJPTdwiawT7qT- See the mapathon webpage here: madelinejameswrites.com/mapathon
Sandhi Sound Changes || Spell Language Conlanging Part 7 Madeline James Writes 2024-10-31 | Time to codify the sound change system and see what happens to everything we've built once run through!
Worldbuilding Mapathon Announcement Nov 9 + 10 || Local and City Map Edition Madeline James Writes 2024-10-30 | On November 9th and 10th I will be attempting a worldbuilding mapathon and I invite you to join me! YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmgJxZIIBuJPTdwiawT7qT-Website page: madelinejameswrites.com/mapathon------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
My Writing Journey and Final Course Review || Reedsy How to Write a Novel Madeline James Writes 2024-10-28 | Now that the course is over, I wanted to talk about my writing journey and my final review of the course!This video is sponsored by the Reedsy How to Write a Novel Course. Here is my affiliate link if you want to check out the course and support my channel: reedsy.com/learning/?ref=madelinejameswritesAND I have a 10% discount code: MADDIE10First video review: youtube.com/watch?v=-w37Iqrs4HE------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Expanding the Spell Book || Spell Language Conlanging Part 6 Madeline James Writes 2024-10-28 | We're going to build out some more spells as we expand the language!
Map with me || Mansion Mapping Speed Drawing Madeline James Writes 2024-10-17 | I needed to redo the layout of the mansion for the book I am working on, so I thought I would record the process so y'all could work on a map along with me!I haven't done any content like this before, but if you enjoy this, I can always make more! Consider it a bit of motivation of body-doubling to get some work done on your own maps!Footage is at 5x speed.------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
I CLIMBED A GLACIER || Side Quest to Colorado Madeline James Writes 2024-10-10 | We went to Colorado in July, and I climbed a glacier! I also got to experience some new climates and biomes that I have never seen before. Being above the treeline in the alpine tundra was amazing! If you've experienced high altitudes like this, I would love to know about your experiences.------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
All the Verbs and Spells || Spell Language Conlanging Part 5 Madeline James Writes 2024-10-10 | We will pick up on working on my spell language! Go back and watch the earlier parts if you want to catch up. Spell Language Conlanging Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=terZXIVkvfU&list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmtX11DmYbMVTJ-ej_p1Lqg&index=5&t=2s Conlanging playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmtX11DmYbMVTJ-ej_p1Lqg
Lets Build Verbs || Spell Language Conlanging Part 4 Madeline James Writes 2024-09-26 | We will pick up on working on my spell language! Go back and watch the earlier parts if you want to catch up. Spell Language Conlanging Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=terZXIVkvfU&list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmtX11DmYbMVTJ-ej_p1Lqg&index=5&t=2s Conlanging playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmtX11DmYbMVTJ-ej_p1Lqg
Chatty Update on Planning, Q4, and Whats Next with Writing and Worldbuilding Madeline James Writes 2024-09-19 | Come along for a chatty update about how I am going to plan for Q4, some reflections on planning, and what's coming next for my worldbuilding, writing, and worldbuilding guide!The Constellation System by Rachael Stephen:QuickStart Blog Post: rachaelstephen.com/constellationYouTube Channel: youtube.com/@RachaelStephenUsing a Dopamine Menu to Stimulate Your ADHD Brain by Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman on the DopaMenu idea from Jessica McCabe : additudemag.com/dopamenu-dopamine-menu-adhd-brain00:00 Recap and Menu02:02 Planning Reflections07:25 Planning System Inspo18:25 Planning20:29 High-Level Q4 Goals22:25 Next Cultural Worldbuilding Guide Part28:06 Example Societies and Research30:20 My Worldbuilding Todos------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Ore Deposits and Metals by Technological Era and Gemology || Worldbuilding Guide Part 12 Madeline James Writes 2024-09-05 | Welcome to the next video in my worldbuilding guide series for creating an Earth-like planet! This video is covering ore deposits and gemology, where we will be creating metal resource maps by technological era and a map for our valuable gems.Blog: madelinejameswrites.com/blog/deposits-and-gemology-extendedWorldbuilding Guide Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXkkH4fG_t3WuZaikiQRJaHJWorldbuilding Guide Blog: madelinejameswrites.com/worldbuilding-guideDISCLAIMERThis part in the guide (as well as the last one on rock distribution to a lesser extent) has been a massive undertaking. Worldbuilding ore deposits by technological age (which we will get into the importance of later in the guide) is not something that I have found anything similar to across the worldbuilding sphere. Even finding academic resources on this was difficult (but thanks Nikolai for helping me find the textbook of my dreams). This means there was little to no foundational information or processes I could build off of. It took me an intense amount of research and time to figure out how to do this all (as well as a lot of advice, help, and recommendations from real scientists as mentioned earlier), and required me to build my own foundation for this methodology. The result is… lengthy.My approach has always been to explain the foundational information I am using to create the mapping processes (aka show my work) and provide enough detail that this process can be expanded on/adapted/updated easily by others. While I still hold that this is very important for my method, in this case I do not think it worked out the way I would like (taking what was originally planned to be a single part in the guide to two videos totaling over 2.5 hours of footage). This guide is dense, lengthy, and a bit academic feeling. While I am extremely proud of my work and this addition to the worldbuilding space, I would argue it does not make for the most easily consumed content. My eventual plan is to create a condensed version of parts 11 and 12 once I have recovered from the ultra-marathon that has been researching, scripting, filming, and editing these. Consider this your extended edition. Until them, do remember that you can skip the lesson portions of these guides if you do not find them enjoyable.00:00:00 Intro00:01:21 Understanding Ore Deposits00:03:25 Hydrothermal/Magmatic Ore Deposits00:05:36 Individual Deposits by Depth00:15:13 On mapping ore deposits00:16:08 History of Mining00:20:13 Stone Age Intro00:23:24 Stone Age Mapping00:24:47 Fuel Sources Mapping00:29:23 Mapping Principles00:30:15 Copper Age Intro 00:35:26 Copper Age Mapping00:46:06 Bronze Age Intro00:49:49 Bronze Age Mapping01:06:24 Iron Age Intro01:08:06 Iron Age Mapping01:18:02 Industrial Age and Building Materials01:20:52 Gemology Intro01:37:58 Gemology Mapping01:46:02 Conclusion--- Graphics (in order of appearance): ---For those without attributes in the slides (they didn't all fit in the description): madelinejameswrites.com/part-12-graphics-attributes------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Lets Try a Novel Writing Course || Reedsy How to Write a Novel Madeline James Writes 2024-08-29 | We are getting started with a 15 week novel writing course! Follow along to see how it goes.This video is sponsored by the Reedsy How to Write a Novel Course. Here is my affiliate link if you want to check out the course and support my channel: reedsy.com/learning/?ref=madelinejameswritesAND I have a 10% discount code: MADDIE10------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Minerology and Rock Distribution Map || Worldbuilding Guide Part 11 Madeline James Writes 2024-08-22 | Welcome to the next video in my worldbuilding guide series for creating an Earth-like planet! This video is covering rocks and minerology! We will be looking at the rock cycle, rock types and minerology, past orogenies and shallow seas, and creating a rock distribution map. This will set us up for part 12, where we will be looking at metals and ore deposits by technological age (and some gemology for fun).Also, a huge shout out to geologist Nikolai Hersfeldt of Worldbuilding Pasta and geographer RossBayGeo as he is known on YouTube and for their feedback and advice on this project.Here is the associated blog post: www.madelinejameswrites.com/blog/minerologyTo start from the beginning or catch a part you may have missed, go to the playlist:Worldbuilding Guide Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXkkH4fG_t3WuZaikiQRJaHJWorldbuilding Guide Blog: madelinejameswrites.com/worldbuilding-guide--- References ---- Dynamic Planet: Exploring Geological Disasters and Environmental Change Chapter 3.5 on Igneous Rocks by Charlene Estrada - Historical Geology Earth’s Oldest Rocks 18.3 Rocks Found in Greenstone Belts by Callan Bentley, Karen Layou, Russ Kohrs, Shelley Jaye, Matt Affolter, and Brian Ricketts- Plate Tectonics and the Archean Earth by Michael Brown, Tim Johnson, and Nicholas J. Gardiner- An Introduction to Geology Chapter 5.5 Depositional Environments by Chris Johnson, Matthew D. Affolter, Paul Inkenbrandt, and Cam Mosher- Physical Geology - H5P Edition Chapter 10.5 Metamorphic Facies and Index Minerals by Karla Panchuk- Mineralogy 2nd Edition Chapter 9 Ore Deposits and Economic Minerals by Dexter Perkins- Large Igneous Provinces and the Release of Thermogenic Volatiles from Sedimentary Basins by Henrik H. Svensen, Morgan T. Jones, Tamsin A. Mather- Ancient Sea Level: Concept of World Without Ice by Drs. Timothy Bralower and David Bice, Professors of Geosciences, College of Earth and Mineral Science, The Pennsylvania State University--- Chapters ---00:00 Introduction01:32 Rock Cycle and Definitions03:42 Igneous Rocks11:43 Sedimentary Rocks16:49 Metamorphic Rocks21:15 Archean Cratons24:05 Mapping Old Orogenies25:55 Mapping Past Shallow Seas30:59 Mapping Rock Distribution--- Graphics ---Rock Cycle Graphic: Microbialmatt, CC BY-SA 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThe Rock Cycle: NPS, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsFlood Basalt Igneous Provinces:Williamborg, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMain Depositional Environments:File:Principales medios sedimentarios.svg: *SedimentaryEnvironment.jpg: Mikenortonderivative work: PePeEfederivative work: Mikenorton, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMetamorphic Facies:Woudloper, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMap of Pilbara RegionEbuhyo1 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsPicture of Pilbara Region:Jeff SchmaltzMODIS Land Rapid Response Team,NASA GSFC, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsPicture of Fuchsitic quartzite from Greenstone Belt:James St. John, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsGraphic of Past Earth with Shallow Seas:Mannion, P. D. (2013). "The latitudinal biodiversity gradient through deep time". Trends in Ecology and Evolution 29 (1). DOI:10.1016/j.tree.2013.09.012., CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsElevation maps:SEDACMaps, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Lets Chat About Potential for Worldbuilding in Martial Arts and Dance Madeline James Writes 2024-08-01 | After a very inspirational weekend of swordfighting/dance workshops, I wanted to chat about some of my thoughts/reflections about the potential for worldbuilding in martial arts and dance.BIG DISCLAIMER: I have had like1-1.5 hours of experience with the different martial arts and dances I am going to talk about. I am not an expert at all, I am just blabbering on about what I remember from what experts told me. If any of these sound inspirational to you, PLEASE do some research on your own from people that actually know what they're talking about.Mentioned:Capoeira - Brazilian Martial ArtFlankirovka Cossack Saber (Shashka) Dance16th Century Italian Court Dancing16th Century Bolognese Achille Marozzo's Two-Hand Assaulti Ancient Egyptian Stick Fighting and modern Tahtib martial artsChhau Indian martial dance ------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Asking Expert How to Write Swordfighting || Guy Windsor Interview Part 2 Madeline James Writes 2024-07-18 | I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Guy Windsor, a world-renowned instructor and researcher of medieval and renaissance martial arts. I asked him a ton of questions about writing and worldbuilding swordfighting and other martial activities. I learned a ton of really helpful information, so I am very excited to share this with you all! This is part 2, so if you haven't seen part 1 please go back and watch that now:Part 1: youtu.be/1NiuBcmuw9gTrigger Warning: We will be discussing historical swordfighting, to include injuries, some discussions of which are a little bit graphic. It's not very gory but if anyone is particularly sensitive to that sort of thing, not the video for you.In appreciate, please checkout Guy Windsor's books, podcast, blog, etc. and support him if you can! ---- Guy Windsor's Links ----Swordfighting For Writers, Game Designers and Martial Artists: https://swordschool.shop/collections/swordfighting-for-writers-game-designers-and-martial-artistsAll His Books: https://swordschool.shop/collections/readBlog: guywindsor.net/blogThe Sword Guy Podcast: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcastPatreon: patreon.com/theswordguySword School Shop: https://swordschool.shop/--- Chapters ---00:00:00 Intro00:00:11 Trigger Warning00:00:28 Swordfighting Injuries00:13:21 Maintenance/Storage00:23:07 Transporting Weapons00:32:15 Travel00:34:18 Time to Learn Sword fighting 00:43:12 Training Scenarios01:00:29 Teaching Style01:09:25 Outro------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
10 Days to Prepare to Start Drafting my Craft Potion Book || How to Write a Novel Prep Week Madeline James Writes 2024-07-11 | I will be undertaking a 15 week course where I will be writing the entire first draft of my Craft Potions book... I wasn't planning on starting until January so I have a lot to get done in... 10 days!(This video is not sponsored)Reedsy How to Write a Novel Affiliate Link: reedsy.com/learning/?ref=madelinejameswritesPlanning a Writing Project Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmOXbULroIs1Fk8sHiO6LsTMy Character Notes, Worksheets and Cheat Sheets: youtube.com/watch?v=3-63dX-hby8&list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmOXbULroIs1Fk8sHiO6LsT&index=7--- Chapters ---00:00 What Happened14:17 High-Level Outline18:01 Campfire Setup22:40 Maps from Inkarnate25:34 Naming Things35:13 Plan for Sharing39:27 Looking at Course Site------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Asking Expert How to Write Swordfighting || Guy Windsor Interview Part 1 Madeline James Writes 2024-07-04 | I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Guy Windsor, a world-renowned instructor and researcher of medieval and renaissance martial arts. I asked him a ton of questions about writing and worldbuilding swordfighting and other martial activities. I learned a ton of really helpful information, so I am very excited to share this with you all! Get notified for when part 2 goes live: youtu.be/bAmSSrOUZ9sTrigger Warning: We will be discussing historical swordfighting, to include injuries, some discussions of which are a little bit graphic. It's not very gory but if anyone is particularly sensitive to that sort of thing, not the video for you.In appreciate, please checkout Guy Windsor's books, podcast, blog, etc. and support him if you can! ---- Guy Windsor's Links ----Swordfighting For Writers, Game Designers and Martial Artists: https://swordschool.shop/collections/swordfighting-for-writers-game-designers-and-martial-artistsAll His Books: https://swordschool.shop/collections/readBlog: guywindsor.net/blogThe Sword Guy Podcast: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcastPatreon: patreon.com/theswordguySword School Shop: https://swordschool.shop/--- Chapters ---00:00:00 Intro to Guy Windsor00:01:44 Trigger Warning00:02:19 Top Pet Peeves00:09:35 Good Examples00:14:47 Longsword vs Katana00:17:00 Weapons/Armor00:37:39 Culture Revealed by Styles00:43:55 Intro of Gunpowder00:51:55 Tactile00:58:19 Sparring Sharps vs. Blunts ------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Creating the Verb Stem || Spell Language Conlanging Livestream Part 4 Madeline James Writes 2024-06-23 | This stream is planned to work on the forming of the verb stem! Spell Language Conlanging Part 1: youtube.com/live/terZXIVkvfU?feature=shareConlanging playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=terZXIVkvfU&list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmtX11DmYbMVTJ-ej_p1Lqg&index=5------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswrites
Working on noun-building || Spell Language Conlanging Livestream Part 3 Madeline James Writes 2024-06-20 | The plan for this stream is to work on noun-building as I continue creating the spell language for my next book! Go back and watch the earlier parts if you want to catch up. Spell Language Conlanging Part 1: youtube.com/live/terZXIVkvfU?feature=share Conlanging playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=terZXIVkvfU&list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmtX11DmYbMVTJ-ej_p1Lqg&index=5------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswrites
Revision Status, Upcoming Worldbuilding Vides and more || Chatty Midyear Update Madeline James Writes 2024-06-20 | I haven't been blogging much so I figured I would do a very chatty full midyear update and go over some high level update, do a bit of a recap of the last few months, and go over my plans for revisions, craft potion prep, worldbuilding, and some channel reflections!00:00 High-Level Updates08:44 Recap 12:35 Revisions16:48 Craft Potion Book Prep21:59 Worldbuilding Guide30:08 Personal32:36 Channel Reflections------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
A Peek Inside my Society Worldbuilding Process || Class Systems, Religion, and Power Madeline James Writes 2024-06-14 | As I continue worldbuilding for my next book, I wanted to give you another peek into how I am building my society, this time focusing on class systems, religion, and power.Entire Planning a Writing Project Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmOXbULroIs1Fk8sHiO6LsTReferenced Videos:Building my next world, society restrictions, and choosing my setting || Worldbuilding Vlogyoutube.com/watch?v=LBlO7rUF7cg&list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmOXbULroIs1Fk8sHiO6LsT&index=6&t=1121sBrainstorming how History and Society Would Have Been Impacted by Magicyoutube.com/watch?v=lxdFCzRHSKc&list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmOXbULroIs1Fk8sHiO6LsT&index=11Society & Culture Worldbuilding Video - Early States:youtube.com/watch?v=iS96UCaYO_Q&t=2256s@HelloFutureMe Videos on Class Systems:On Worldbuilding: How Class Systems Workyoutube.com/watch?v=8tjvul5e1y4&t=1114sOn Worldbuilding: Class, Wealth, and Poweryoutube.com/watch?v=Jr18Q0Cug_wOn Worldbuilding: How Class Systems FALLyoutube.com/watch?v=bbkSim9iaOQ00:00 Intro00:56 Requirements and Starting Point01:56 Foundation for Society03:20 Coercion and Ideology04:53 Changing Society07:17 Outro------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Spell Language Creation - High-Level Grammatical Concepts || Conlanging Livestream Part 2 Madeline James Writes 2024-06-10 | In this next stream, I hope to finish ironing out the high-level grammatical and morphological concepts for my spell language, perhaps even starting to dive into choosing some affixes! If you want to see what we've done so far, go back and watch part 1: youtube.com/live/terZXIVkvfU?si=yLqzYiZIo9X5K9WO------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswrites
Sword & Sorcery & Romantasy || Beating Hearts and Battle Axes Anthology Interview Part 2 Madeline James Writes 2024-06-06 | I had the pleasure of interviewing Oliver Brackenbury and Jay Wolf about their upcoming crowdfunding campaign for their anthology: Beating Hearts & Battle-Axes by Brackenbury Books, a six novelette (12k words) length anthology of Sword & Sorcery tales with a romantic core to them. Part 2 consists of general questions about Sword & Sorcery and Romantasy, as well as some advice for writers!The Backerkit campaign launches on June 20th and is live until July 20th, check it out now to be notified on launch:backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/beating-hearts-battle-axesWatch part 1 here: youtu.be/UZLM0FTVUk8Watch my first interview with Oliver Brackenbury: youtube.com/watch?v=MYQEdng2XY8Cover art in the thumbnail by M.E. Morgan00:00 Introduction01:01 Inspiration for R&R and Romantasy Combo 03:10 Shared Tropes05:33 Less Compatible Parts11:37 Overused/Overdone Elements19:11 How do they most benefit from each other24:48 Merging worldbuilding 31:35 Does romance affect worldbuilding trends35:23 Biggest surprises38:07 Dealing with sensitive topics42:11 Author platforms55:17 Crowdfunding for writers58:55 Biggest advice for writers------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Starting a Spell Language || Conlanging Livestream Part 1 Madeline James Writes 2024-06-02 | A bit more complicated than creating a naming language... but I am excited to get started on creating a spell language!------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswrites
Sword & Sorcery & Romantasy || Beating Hearts and Battle Axes Anthology Interview Madeline James Writes 2024-05-31 | I had the pleasure of interviewing Oliver Brackenbury and Jay Wolf about their upcoming crowdfunding campaign for their anthology: Beating Hearts & Battle-Axes by Brackenbury Books, a six novelette (12k words) length anthology of Sword & Sorcery tales with a romantic core to them. Part 1 consists of questions about the anthology, including hooks for the different stories and some tidbits about the authors, and discussions on publishing. The Backerkit campaign launches on June 20th and is live until July 20th, check it out now to be notified on launch:backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/beating-hearts-battle-axesWatch my first interview with Oliver Brackenbury: youtube.com/watch?v=MYQEdng2XY8Cover art in the thumbnail by M.E. Morgan00:00:00 Introduction00:05:53 Hooks for Novelettes the Authors00:16:48 Will anthology be available after?00:19:47 About the cover art00:29:58 Interior Illustrations00:31:33 Where did idea come from?00:42:51 How spicy will it be?00:47:52 What ties stories together?00:52:00 Extra info about anthology00:55:15 Differences between publishing magazine and anthology?01:04:54 Process of editing with so many pieces and writers?------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Brainstorming how History and Society Would Have Been Impacted by Magic Madeline James Writes 2024-05-23 | One part of working on the magic system for my next story world is to consider how the existence of magic would have affected not just the society of my story, but the entire foundation for society throughout history.Ties into research and ideas for Antiquite and State-Building worldbuilding guide video: youtube.com/watch?v=iS96UCaYO_Q&t=2256sPlanning a Writing Project playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXmOXbULroIs1Fk8sHiO6LsT------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswritesInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Lets Conlang Live Pt 3 || Honorifics, Diminutives, and Name Generation Madeline James Writes 2024-05-23 | We will hopefully be finishing the naming language for my main language in this stream. We need to determine the diminutives, start building up more root lexicon, and start actually generating names!------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswrites
Lets Conlang Live Pt 2 || Working on my naming language Madeline James Writes 2024-05-19 | Continuing work my my main naming language! Watch part 1 here: youtube.com/watch?v=Q4FQDMO9kkc------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswrites
Mapping Early Civilizations and States of Antiquity || Society & Culture Worldbuilding Guide Part 4 Madeline James Writes 2024-05-16 | Welcome to the fourth part of my societies and culture worldbuilding guide series, which is a sort of season 2 of my worldbuilding guide series. These videos build off the physical world building we've already done. Part 4 will include talking about state-building, hunter-gatherers, and creating an antiquity map!Worldbuilding Guide Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmhjHG1F7VXkkH4fG_t3WuZaikiQRJaHJWorldbuilding Guide Blog: madelinejameswrites.com/blog/antiquity00:00 Intro and Plan02:19 Guide Updates/Resources05:12 State Definition08:34 Crop Domestication and Sedentism10:38 Substinence Barbarians Overview13:32 Early State Overview17:36 Why and How States Formed20:03 Agriculture, Coercion, Taxation, and Centralization24:37 Prevalence of States and Traders27:09 Condition for States28:51 Let's Start Mapping30:54 Mapping States43:26 Mapping Traders45:21 Mapping Settled Groups46:57 Mapping Migratory Groups48:28 What's Next----- LINKS -----Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswrites
Story Structure, Reading My First Draft, and Other Updates || Writing and Revision Vlog Madeline James Writes 2024-05-14 | Welcome to March's vlog where my main goals are completing a read-through of my first draft and researching story structure to make a plan for my next outline!------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjamesTwitter: twitter.com/author_mjames
Side Swords, Sparring, and First Tournament || Side Quest in Swordfighting 3 Madeline James Writes 2024-05-10 | The sword fighting adventure continues! I have almost been doing this for a year now, and while I have learned a lot.... there is so much more to learn.Watch part 1 here: youtube.com/watch?v=E5uyj-11oDQWatch part 2 here: youtube.com/watch?v=JjLpUV1707k&list=PLmhjHG1F7VXnpgQeM_KOpnM9lXzzyE3d1&index=200:00 Preview00:29 Post-Practice Update01:12 Various Weapon Shenanigans02:13 Post Workshop Recap14:08 Side Swords at Mtns20:26 First Steel Sword21:34 Sparring Update31:00 Tournament Recap38:42 Tournament Match40:49 Goals Going ForwardsMusic from epidemic sound------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjamesTwitter: twitter.com/author_mjames
Lets Conlang Live Pt 1 || Starting my main naming language Madeline James Writes 2024-05-02 | I am getting started on my main naming language that will be a bit more involved than my previous naming language videos, but mostly isolated to a naming language with perhaps a few features like honorifics. I will prepare some guidelines and a goal before we get started but I am definitely looking forward to some feedback from everyone! I am definitely a noob.------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/madelinejameswrites
First Draft Problems || Preparing for Revisions Madeline James Writes 2024-04-19 | Now that I am done my read through of my first draft, I thought I would go over the main issues with my first draft that I am going to have to fix in the next revision!------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjames
Building a Naming Language for my Novel Vlog || Conlanging Vlog 2 Madeline James Writes 2024-04-04 | We are continuing my foray into building naming languages by using the program I wrote to create a naming language for my next story's invading people.Watch the first vlog here: youtu.be/Q4FQDMO9kkc---- Conlanging Resources: ----How to Create a Language: Dothraki Inventor Explains | WIREDyoutube.com/watch?v=vDD7bQTbVskOn Worldbuilding: Place Names — countries, cities, places by Hello Future Meyoutube.com/watch?v=mcKMbVXpRRALanguage Creation: The Basics by Artifexian (and he has tons of other videos too)youtube.com/watch?v=sFWc0sBO62cThe Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building by David J. Peterson amazon.com/Art-Language-Invention-Horse-Lords-World-Building/dp/0143126466/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5V9nq1kL1OT4V463UqWWCH8_G-EVejr_N0YLeyvjKyA8_Vo451A9NVBP6mX9HDIMBcZ7-MIzIEwi3nmbiVvcg-dl-OXuHHc2uJzO3S-S89XfSIcZzB527aJ7FFx4VHvYLWaVv-lk4gkxo-9cqCeSzuLOP5vQxpZMds8gj2RSjqSAOQYtZZoCeDXciqDjrdwNnuze3An7gISdytTDonk92GusaQM9WOY08-bL1jU_Xf4.GKS3izLT0ShxGUsR1PF7Y7pUlER_rDbHi1Pb1JZeDBs&qid=1711587673&sr=1-1The Language Construction Kit by Mark Rodenfelderamazon.com/Language-Construction-Kit-Mark-Rosenfelder/dp/098447000X00:00 Intro00:59 Language Rules15:38 Naming People------ LINKS ------Website: madelinejameswrites.comInstagram: instagram.com/author_mjamesTwitter: twitter.com/author_mjames
