Should fiction writers join a writing group?
What is a writing group?
A writing group is a gathering of people for the purpose of critiquing each other’s writing. This is a fairly common practice among beginning fiction writers, but other writers can learn from it, too. Writing groups can be as small as a few people or they can be as large as 20 or so, but my thinking is anything beyond that becomes unwieldy.
E30 YR1- Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Monster Manual- D&D 5E Content Discussion with Nerdarchy Podcast
Episode 30 Nerdarchy the Podcast Year One. Nerdarchist Ted and Dave Discuss the 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons monster manual from back when we 1s got it. https://soundcloud.com/david-friant-458990853/e30-yr1-dungeons-and-dragons-5th-edition-monster-manual-dd-5e-content-discussion-with-nerdarchy 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual- D&D 5E Content Discussion with Nerdarchy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJQqPGUn8CQ 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual-...
Out of the Box D&D Encounters turns a year old
Free Out of the Box D&D Encounters adventure "Out of The Box" is now over a year old. It's hard to believe that it's been that long. From ship-to-ship Cockatrice invasions, to Mimic and Otyugh BFFs, Flying Goblins, Bullywug cavalry, Medusa bounty hunters, and young Dragons...
Common Man Cocktails gets alchemical with Nerdarchy
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1wNFRC2rRI&w=560&h=315] If you're looking for fantasy, science fiction or pop culture-inspired cocktails for your next party or gaming session, your quest is complete. Derrick Schommer from Common Man Cocktails joined Nerdarchist Dave for live chat #42 to discuss recipes and a whole lot more. Schommer...
E29 YR1- Nerdarchy Revisits Dungeon and Dragons 5th Edition- So Enjoy Our D&D Next Video Podcast
Episode 29 Nerdarchy the Podcast Year One. This video is from after we have had the chance to play 5E D&D for a year. Probably got somethings wrong but we eventually iron things out. Now playing 5E D&D for three years I can say we...
Critter Compendium brings D&D monsters of the past into the present, with creative new creatures
Critter Compendium by Tobias Beis is a collection of monsters for 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons, available now as a PDF through the Dungeon Masters Guild for $15. The hefty book presents a wide variety and number of creatures from earlier D&D editions converted to the current ruleset, along with original creations that includes artwork by the author. With 135 entries and appendices describing additional creatures and templates, Critter Compendium has enough creatures to populate several campaigns across the whole gamut of challenge ratings.
Nerdarchy Gets a Little Stranger (Things)
Art by Nelson from Infinite Roleplay
Stranger Things, for those of you who have been living under a rock, is a Netflix original series and a charming throwback to the sci-fi/horror stylings of the ’80s with the special effects capabilities of the modern day. If you haven’t already seen it, you are honestly missing out.
This show is phenomenal. It captures the essence of the ’80s and the vibe of the stories that came out of that era, taking a stylistic lend from old Stephen King movies and others. The characters are all fleshed out and believable, and on a particularly relevant note to our community in particular, the very first full scene in the show features a group of kids playing Dungeons & Dragons.
Jim Moreno live chats with Nerdarchy
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Want to know what it takes to be a writer covering nerd culture? Nerdarchist Dave welcomed journalist and writer Jim Moreno to the Daily Live Chat #41 at Nerdarchy’s YouTube channel to talk about his journey to becoming a professional writer and share tips and advice for aspiring writers.
E28 YR1- D&D Music and Sound Tracks for Gaming and D&D Monsters Orcs Podcast
Episode 28 Nerdarchy the Podcast Year One. We have another double header with this one. We cover D&D monsters with the orc and do a D&D discussion about music at the gaming table. https://soundcloud.com/david-friant-458990853/e28-yr1-dd-music-and-sound-tracks-for-gaming-and-dnd-monsters-the-orc D&D Music and Sound Tracks and Adding Flavor To Your Tabletop Role-Playing Game...
‘Dice, Camera, Action’ never waffles on D&D fun
How can your game go wrong when the lead story designer for the team behind creating Dungeons & Dragons runs the campaign? In “Dice, Camera, Action,” Wizards of the Coast’s Chris Perkins leads a core party of adventurers along with several guest players through a live streaming season of the official published campaign Curse of Strahd in season one. The second season continues the party’s adventures with Storm King’s Thunder.
E27 YR1- How to Start a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign or Any Role Playing Game For That Matter Podcast
Episode 27 Nerdarchy the Podcast Year One. The council of game masters meet once again to discuss game mastering. Or at least most of the GM council is assembled anyway. https://soundcloud.com/david-friant-458990853/e27-yr1-how-to-start-a-dungeons-and-dragons-campaign-or-any-role-playing-game-for-that-matter How to Start a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign or Any Role Playing Game For That Matter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0yJq-mHfXA How...
E26 YR1- Nerdarchy Talks Growing Up Gaming with Dungeons and Dragons and Other Role-Playing Games Podcast
Episode 26 of Nerdarchy the Podcast Year One. This time we delve into what is was like to grow up a gamer gaming in the 80's and 90's. Things have really changed from when I was a kid playing Dungeons and Dragons and what is...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 review
Hey, guys, Professor Bill of Comic Book University, and what kind of professor of comics would I be if I didn’t see Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 (GotGv2)? Here are my thoughts.
D&D: Uncomplicating Character Concepts
Recently, I was watching Satine Phoenix's GM Tips on Alpha about playing with kids at the table. It's a really useful video, and it made me consider a lot of things I never would've otherwise. Most importantly is how to adopt any given tabletop roleplaying...
E25 YR1- DnD 5th Edition Gameplay Wrap| Our Thoughts After The 2nd 5E D&D Session Podcast
Episode 25 Nerdarchy the Podcast- We are doing one of the few gameplay wraps that we've done over the years. Not only did we have one guest for game, but two guests. Mark and Scott sit in as we digest the aftermath of our first...
