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The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Write with AI, Character Development, Creative Writing Coach, Story Structure

Bonnie Jean Schaefer | Author & Coach, Founder of the League of Adventurous Authors

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Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism alon ...
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Hi everyone, my name is Scarlett. Welcome to ”AI 2 Minutes Books”, the podcast where we use artificial intelligence to summarize popular books in under 2 minutes. As someone who loves reading but often struggles to find time for it, I know how frustrating it can be to have a growing pile of books you want to read but never get around to. That’s why we’ve created this podcast to help busy people like us stay informed and up-to-date on the latest books without having to invest too much time. O ...
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Writing in bursts might feel productive, but it’s actually slowing you down. Every time you stop for days or weeks, you lose momentum—and starting again feels like climbing a mountain. So what’s the fix? Small, daily writing sessions. In this episode, I share: 🔥 Why daily writing isn’t just about discipline—it’s about making writing easier. 🔥 The s…
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Writing is a lot like running. The hardest part? Starting. But once you get moving, something shifts. Momentum kicks in. The words come easier. The struggle fades. And before you know it, writing feels natural—like breathing. In this episode, I share what training for my first marathon taught me about why writing daily changes everything—and why st…
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Ever feel stuck waiting for inspiration? Think you need more time, validation, or motivation before you can truly call yourself a writer? Think again. In this episode, we uncover: ✔️ Why writing daily—not waiting—is the key to becoming a pro. ✔️ The science behind action and how it rewires your brain. ✔️ A simple challenge to break through hesitati…
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Want to be a writer? Then stop waiting to feel like one. In today’s episode, we break down why writing daily—before it feels important or justified—is the key to transforming from “I want to be a writer” to “I am a writer.” Through the story of a soldier in combat, we explore why discipline beats inspiration every time. 🚀 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why s…
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Did you know that your novel writing success depends on what you believe about YOU? I believe you can master novel writing even if you have no experience, no credentials, and less than three hours a week to write. The secret lies in embracing your adventurous author identity. That’s what I’ve been doing over this last year and why I’ve changed the …
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Javan comes soooo close to collecting his first dragon today...but then he makes a cocky mistake that lands him (literally) in a sticky situation. Listen in and enjoy your visit to Zandador! Your friend, DK Escape into the Land of Zandador: Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Am…
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Enjoy Chapter 42 of The Dragon Collector! Your Friend, DK Escape into the Land of Zandador: Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts: “I love The Author D.K. Drake Show!” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review …
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In Chapter 41 of The Dragon Collector, Javan opens his big mouth and starts the ticking time bomb that makes collecting his first dragon a near impossibility. But it’s that ticking time bomb that helps speed up the story and send it spinning toward its climax. Tune in to find out just how long he has to collect that elusive first dragon and what’s …
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Merry Christmas! Today I'm sharing the short program I wrote and performed in with the kids at my church entitled Receive. Enjoy! Your friend, D.K. Next Steps: Connect: The best way to get in touch with me is to shoot an email to dk@authordkdrake.com. APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE OF ADVENTUROUS AUTHORS: I have opened up the League of Adventur…
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It’s Fantasy Fiction Friday featuring chapter 39 of The Dragon Collector. This chapter sets up the big showdown between Javan and the evil King Omri. Listen in to find out how to use the art of suspense to make your fiction great...and to enjoy the story. And because I don’t want to leave you in suspense any longer, let’s go to Zandador! Your frien…
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Happy Friday! I’m reading chapter 37 of The Dragon Collector for you today. This chapter starts the setup of the events leading to the end of Act II and the final turning point that launches the story into Act III. In this chapter, Javan finds himself in the middle of a massive slow-moving crowd. Usually when I’m in a crowd, it’s because I’m on my …
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Today’s Fantasy fiction Friday episode is coming to you on storytelling Saturday just to shake things up a bit. In this chapter of The Dragon Collector, we see the first hint of romance for Javan, some backstory on the romance of his grandparents, and some foreshadowing about what’s to come in books two, three, and four. Here’s a storytelling tip f…
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Ever heard the terms "WPH" or "Words Per Hour" but had no clue what they meant? Then today's episode is for you. In it, you'll learn what this key writing metric is, six reasons why it's important, and how to calculate it. Listen in! Your friend, DK Next Steps: Sign up for the FREE Revolutionize Your Writing Masterclass. The On-Demand Virtual Exper…
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It's Fantasy Fiction Friday! Today's episode features chapter 33 of The Dragon Collector. Tune in to find out why I wrote the chapter in this specific way, and how it kept me from being bored with my own story. Your friend, DK Next Steps: Sign up for the Writing Workshop on August 23! During this workshop, you will learn the basic principles of the…
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Sometimes your imagination needs a jumpstart. So I’m going to share — with the assistance of AI — 5 creative writing prompts you can use to start your next story. Let’s dive in! Your friend, DK Next Steps: Sign up for the Writing Workshop on August 23! During this workshop, you will learn the basic principles of the three-act story structure. This …
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On today's Fantasy Friday episode featuring chapter 32 of The Dragon Collector, Javan encounters a BIG problem. Tune in to find out how he responds. Your friend, DK Next Steps: Sign up here for the Writing Workshop on August 23! Connect: dk@authordkdrake.com Snag your freebie: Super Simple Overview of the Publishing Process for Self-Published Autho…
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Hello, hello! As a Christian author, it’s important to know how to write well. It’s far more important, however, to have a strong faith foundation. The more you know about God, the more you learn about you. And people. Such knowledge allows you to write rich characters that connect with readers. The foundation of our faith is the Word of God. So we…
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Welcome to the fourth episode in the Why Believe the Bible series taught by my awesome dad Harry Schaefer. The underlying premise of the series is that we can verify the truth of the Bible by looking to outside sources such as the historical record to see if what’s in the historical record aligns with scripture. And we find that it does. In episode…
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Hey, Christian Author! Get ready to enjoy the third episode of the three-day, five-episode Why Believe the Bible event hosted by my dad, Harry Schaefer. In episode 66, we learned that one way to confirm the truth of any book, including the Bible, is to compare it to outside sources. We take what’s written, compare it to known facts, and see if it m…
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It's Fantasy Fiction Friday! Today I'll be reading chapter 31 of The Dragon Collector. Enjoy your trip to the Land of Zandador. Your friend, DK Next Steps: Snag your freebies: D.K. Drake Starter Library Super Simple Overview of the Publishing Process for Self-Published Authors Buy the Books Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love DK and Pu…
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You've done the hard work. You've gotten your novella's foundation written, and now it's time to write that first draft. If you want to write that draft fast and get it done in six weeks or less, listen in to learn three things you should do and four things you shouldn't do. Signature Links Your friend, DK Connect: dk@authordkdrake.com Next Steps: …
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It's Fantasy Fiction Friday! Today I'll be reading chapter 30 of The Dragon Collector. Enjoy your trip to the Land of Zandador. Your friend, DK Next Steps: Snag your freebies: D.K. Drake Starter Library Super Simple Overview of the Publishing Process for Self-Published Authors Buy the Books Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love DK and Pu…
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