Dive into a creative journey where storytelling meets game design! In this episode, we explore how the structured mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons can unlock fresh approaches to character creation and worldbuilding. Whether you're a lifelong D&D enthusiast or a writer looking for new narrative tools, discover how stats, classes, and backgrounds can breathe life into your characters, while spells, monsters, and planar cosmology add textured depth to your settings.

Join us as we break down:

• The art of building balanced characters using D&D’s core attributes.
• How to design immersive worlds with consistent magical systems and memorable creatures.
• Practical tips on plotting and social dynamics inspired by tabletop gameplay.

Tune in for insights, practical applications, and creative inspiration that will leave you ready to roll initiative on your next writing project!

In this spine-tingling episode of Writer’s Talk, we’re diving deep into dark fantasy with special guest Jay Burrell, author of Son of the Dragon, a haunting reimagining of Vlad the Impaler set in the gothic TTRPG world of The Harrowed Earth.

Jay joins us to talk about the creative process behind blending real-world history with unsettling fantasy, how TTRPG mechanics helped shape the story, and why Vlad's legend still captivates centuries later.

We explore the twisted magic of worldbuilding, the complexity of writing morally gray characters, and what makes The Harrowed Earth such a rich setting for both players and readers.