https://WriterMarkWooden.com/
Mark also drops knowledge on:

* Histories of movies, comic books, and TV shows
* Using role-playing games to help you write
* Writing fanfiction and original fiction
* Updates on his creative works

Come for the knowledge, listen for the snark and comedy.]]>enTV & FilmCopyright Mark Woodenhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7819c1b99e51e0bd806a2a2d9e767c40.jpghttps://WriterMarkWooden.com/Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:19:13 +0000Mark WoodenMark Woodenwoodenshedcreative@gmail.comHorror Writers Association member Mark Wooden explores the geek stories we love and figures out the tricks as to why they work (and in some cases don't). He then shares his discoveries to help other creators use these tricks to make their works great....
Mark also drops knowledge on:

* Histories of movies, comic books, and TV shows
* Using role-playing games to help you write
* Writing fanfiction and original fiction
* Updates on his creative works

Come for the knowledge, listen for the snark and comedy.]]>yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-xiii-music-sets-mood-and-how-to-use-it-in-your-novel--49323398https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xiii-music-sets-mood/

Writer Mark Wooden plays some tunes to show how music sets the mood in movies and TV shows. He uses the works of John Williams, John Powell's music for the Jason Bourne Trilogy, and the TV version of "La Femme Nikita."

Mark then explains how writers can use music in screenplays and novels with examples from the novel, "Sakura: Intellectual Property."

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#JohnWilliams #JasonBourne #LaFemmeNikita #MoodMusic #ActionMusic #Superman #WriterTips]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49323398Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:00:02 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xiii-music-sets-mood/ Writer Mark Wooden plays some tunes to show how music sets the mood in movies and TV shows. He uses the...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xiii-music-sets-mood/

Writer Mark Wooden plays some tunes to show how music sets the mood in movies and TV shows. He uses the works of John Williams, John Powell's music for the Jason Bourne Trilogy, and the TV version of "La Femme Nikita."

Mark then explains how writers can use music in screenplays and novels with examples from the novel, "Sakura: Intellectual Property."

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/writermarkwooden/
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#JohnWilliams #JasonBourne #LaFemmeNikita #MoodMusic #ActionMusic #Superman #WriterTips]]>1058jasonbourne,johnpowell,johnwilliams,lafemmenikita,moodmusic,moviesoundtrack,superman,writertipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-bonus-more-thoughts-on-the-godfather-part-iii--49074707https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-bonus-episode-more-thoughts-on-the-godfather-part-iii/

Writer Mark Wooden has more thoughts on Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather, Part III." These thoughts are not as serious as in the main episode (number 12), but are interesting nonetheless.

They're also not safe for work. You've been warned.

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#TheGodfatherPart3 #TheGodfather50 #FrancisFordCoppola #MarioPuzo #writertips #FilmCommentary #RobertDuvall]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49074707Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:02 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-bonus-episode-more-thoughts-on-the-godfather-part-iii/ Writer Mark Wooden has more thoughts on Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather,...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-bonus-episode-more-thoughts-on-the-godfather-part-iii/

Writer Mark Wooden has more thoughts on Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather, Part III." These thoughts are not as serious as in the main episode (number 12), but are interesting nonetheless.

They're also not safe for work. You've been warned.

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/writermarkwooden/
Website - http://www.WriterMarkWooden.com
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#TheGodfatherPart3 #TheGodfather50 #FrancisFordCoppola #MarioPuzo #writertips #FilmCommentary #RobertDuvall]]>282francisfordcoppola,mariopuzo,robertduvall,thegodfather,thegodfather50,thegodfatherpart3cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-episode-12-in-defense-of-the-godfather-part-iii--49067407https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xii-the-godfather-part-iii/

Writer Mark Wooden defends what some would call the indefensible: Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo's "The Godfather, Part III" and "The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone."

Wooden looks at some unfortunate choices the filmmakers made but why those choices work for the movie. He also handles the elephant in the Corleone office, the casting of Sofia Coppola.

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

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#TheGodfather50 #TheGodfatherPart3 #FrancisFordCoppola #SofiaCoppola #TheDeathofMichaelCorleone #AlPacino #MarioPuzo #TheGodfather]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49067407Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:05:02 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xii-the-godfather-part-iii/ Writer Mark Wooden defends what some would call the indefensible: Francis Ford Coppola and Mario...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xii-the-godfather-part-iii/

Writer Mark Wooden defends what some would call the indefensible: Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo's "The Godfather, Part III" and "The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone."

Wooden looks at some unfortunate choices the filmmakers made but why those choices work for the movie. He also handles the elephant in the Corleone office, the casting of Sofia Coppola.

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#TheGodfather50 #TheGodfatherPart3 #FrancisFordCoppola #SofiaCoppola #TheDeathofMichaelCorleone #AlPacino #MarioPuzo #TheGodfather]]>1052alpacino,filmmaking,francisfordcoppola,mariopuzo,sequels,sofiacoppola,thedeathofmichaelcorleone,thegodfather50,thegodfathercoda,thegodfatherpart3,thegodfatherpartiiiyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-thoughts-the-batman--49046131https://shadowdancesaga.com/my-thoughts-the-batman/

Writer Mark Wooden introduces a new segment for his Thoughts From the Shed Podcast -- My Thoughts!

In this inaugural episode, he looks at the new Batman movie, "The Batman."

Here's the link to the "New Jack City" episode that features a discussion on theme/ having something to say with your creative work - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xi-how-to-be-a-new-jack-writer/

And this is the link to my Batman fanfiction - https://wp.me/p5SR7o-F7

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#TheBatman #TheBatmanReview #ZoeKravitz #ComicBookMovies #DCComics #Penguin #JamesGordon #ComicBookMovieReview #Catwoman]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49046131Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:07:20 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/my-thoughts-the-batman/ Writer Mark Wooden introduces a new segment for his Thoughts From the Shed Podcast -- My Thoughts! In this...https://shadowdancesaga.com/my-thoughts-the-batman/

Writer Mark Wooden introduces a new segment for his Thoughts From the Shed Podcast -- My Thoughts!

In this inaugural episode, he looks at the new Batman movie, "The Batman."

Here's the link to the "New Jack City" episode that features a discussion on theme/ having something to say with your creative work - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xi-how-to-be-a-new-jack-writer/

And this is the link to my Batman fanfiction - https://wp.me/p5SR7o-F7

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/writermarkwooden/
Website - http://www.WriterMarkWooden.com
Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/g8RI5b

#TheBatman #TheBatmanReview #ZoeKravitz #ComicBookMovies #DCComics #Penguin #JamesGordon #ComicBookMovieReview #Catwoman]]>311actionmovies,batman,catwoman,comicbookmovies,mattreeves,moviereview,robertpattinson,thebatman,thebatmanreviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-xi-how-to-be-a-new-jack-writer--48882452https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xi-how-to-be-a-new-jack-writer/

Writer Mark Wooden finishes up Black History Month with a look at the Mario Van Peebles movie, "New Jack City." Specifically, he analyzes the movie to discover four New Jack Techniques Van Peebles uses to raise what could have been a forgettable gangster movie into a classic movie.

As if the performance from Wesley Snipes and the soundtrack weren't enough to do that already.

A warning though: I've just about given up on keeping the show apolitical. There's just too much bad going on not to take a stand. But don't worry; if you're not a racist fascist, you'll be just fine.

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/writermarkwooden/
Website - http://www.WriterMarkWooden.com
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#NewJackCity #WriterTips #TipsforWriters #MarioVanPeebles #MelvinVanPeebles #IceT #WesleySnipes #ChrisRock #Levert #Troop #LivingfortheCity #FortheLoveofMoney #WaronDrugs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48882452Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:03 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xi-how-to-be-a-new-jack-writer/ Writer Mark Wooden finishes up Black History Month with a look at the Mario Van Peebles movie,...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xi-how-to-be-a-new-jack-writer/

Writer Mark Wooden finishes up Black History Month with a look at the Mario Van Peebles movie, "New Jack City." Specifically, he analyzes the movie to discover four New Jack Techniques Van Peebles uses to raise what could have been a forgettable gangster movie into a classic movie.

As if the performance from Wesley Snipes and the soundtrack weren't enough to do that already.

A warning though: I've just about given up on keeping the show apolitical. There's just too much bad going on not to take a stand. But don't worry; if you're not a racist fascist, you'll be just fine.

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/writermarkwooden/
Website - http://www.WriterMarkWooden.com
Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/g8RI5b

#NewJackCity #WriterTips #TipsforWriters #MarioVanPeebles #MelvinVanPeebles #IceT #WesleySnipes #ChrisRock #Levert #Troop #LivingfortheCity #FortheLoveofMoney #WaronDrugs]]>1012chrisrock,fortheloveofmoney,icet,livingforthecity,mariovanpeebles,melvinvanpeebles,newjackcity,podcastforwriters,tipsforwriters,wesleysnipes,writerpodcast,writertipsyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trailer-ep-11-crt-warning--48911315
Use the podcast links in the bio. Episode 11 drops Wednesday, March 2nd!

#NewJackCity #writertips #CRT #MarioVanPeebles #blackhistory #podcastforwriters #BookTube #writertipwednesday]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48911315Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:25:39 +0000Mark WoodenAdvisory warning for episode 11 of writer Mark Wooden's "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast. I'll discuss Mario Van Peebles' "New Jack City" and four New Jack Techniques for making you a New Jack Writer. Which will include some history lessons racists...
Use the podcast links in the bio. Episode 11 drops Wednesday, March 2nd!

#NewJackCity #writertips #CRT #MarioVanPeebles #blackhistory #podcastforwriters #BookTube #writertipwednesday]]>39blackhistorymonth,mariovanpeebles,newjackcity,podcastforwriters,writertipscleantrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-bonus-episode-missed-an-episode-what-s-next--48802317https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-bonus-episode-missed-an-episode-whats-next/

Writer Mark Wooden got smacked in the face by life and missed posting the February 16th episode. In this bonus video, he explains what happened and how he's gonna get back in the game - with a little New Jack Swing!

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel!

You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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Website - http://www.WriterMarkWooden.com
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#BookTube #WriterPodcasts #NewJackCity #NewJackSwing #PodcastsForWriters #writertips #writerslife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48802317Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-bonus-episode-missed-an-episode-whats-next/ Writer Mark Wooden got smacked in the face by life and missed posting the February 16th...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-bonus-episode-missed-an-episode-whats-next/

Writer Mark Wooden got smacked in the face by life and missed posting the February 16th episode. In this bonus video, he explains what happened and how he's gonna get back in the game - with a little New Jack Swing!

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel!

You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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Website - http://www.WriterMarkWooden.com
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#BookTube #WriterPodcasts #NewJackCity #NewJackSwing #PodcastsForWriters #writertips #writerslife]]>140yesbonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-10-yes-you-can-offend-humor-and-educate-beat-cancel-culture--48489549
For links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-x-offend-humor-and-educate/

For his tenth episode and Black History Month, Writer Mark Wooden uses African-American filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles's "Watermelon Man" and Mel Brooks's "Blazing Saddles" (written with Richard Pryor) to examine how a creative can make an offensive movie while maintaining a moral high ground above the "cancel culture" pitchforks.

Warning: Mark gets a little political in this one. But if you're not a racist or an asshole, you should be okay!

"Watermelon Man" courtesy of Columbia Pictures (and AZNude.com)
"Blazing Saddles" courtesy of Warner Bros.
SNL "White Like Me" clip courtesy of NBC/ Universal
"Don't be a Menace in South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood" courtesy of Miramax Films

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#BlazingSaddles #MelvinVanPeebles #CancelCulture #WatermelonMan #WriterTIps #BookTube #MelBrooks #Richard Pryor #CleavonLittle #MarioVanPeebles #Posse #TheHarderTheyFall #GeneWilder #GeorgeCarlin #StandUpComedy #EddieMurphy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48489549Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Mark WoodenDEFINITELY an NSFW video! For links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-x-offend-humor-and-educate/ For his tenth episode and Black History Month, Writer Mark Wooden...
For links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-x-offend-humor-and-educate/

For his tenth episode and Black History Month, Writer Mark Wooden uses African-American filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles's "Watermelon Man" and Mel Brooks's "Blazing Saddles" (written with Richard Pryor) to examine how a creative can make an offensive movie while maintaining a moral high ground above the "cancel culture" pitchforks.

Warning: Mark gets a little political in this one. But if you're not a racist or an asshole, you should be okay!

"Watermelon Man" courtesy of Columbia Pictures (and AZNude.com)
"Blazing Saddles" courtesy of Warner Bros.
SNL "White Like Me" clip courtesy of NBC/ Universal
"Don't be a Menace in South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood" courtesy of Miramax Films

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#BlazingSaddles #MelvinVanPeebles #CancelCulture #WatermelonMan #WriterTIps #BookTube #MelBrooks #Richard Pryor #CleavonLittle #MarioVanPeebles #Posse #TheHarderTheyFall #GeneWilder #GeorgeCarlin #StandUpComedy #EddieMurphy]]>866cancelculture,mariovanpeebles,melbrooks,melvinvanpeebles,watermelonman,writertipsyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-9-inside-the-writer-s-mind-part-2--48207945https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-ix-inside-the-writers-mind-part-2/

Writer Mark Wooden takes you back inside the mind of the writer! Watch him work through the first chapter of his Conan the barbarian fanfiction and get tips on why a writer makes the decisions they do and how those decisions enhance your writing and your connection with the audience!

You can read the finished version of this story here - https://shadowdancesaga.com/conan-the-barbarian-fanfiction-chapter-one/

To read the rest of the story, subscribe to the newsletter! - http://eepurl.com/g8RI5b

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

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#Fanfiction #ConantheBarbarian #WriterTips #HowAWriterThinks #RPG #Role-PlayingGames #Modiphius #FantasyGrounds #AlienFateoftheNostromo #Nemesis #BoardGames #WritersLife #BookTube #VTT #VirtualTableTop #TTRPG #Wokeness #WokeCulture]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48207945Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:00:02 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-ix-inside-the-writers-mind-part-2/ Writer Mark Wooden takes you back inside the mind of the writer! Watch him work through the...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-ix-inside-the-writers-mind-part-2/

Writer Mark Wooden takes you back inside the mind of the writer! Watch him work through the first chapter of his Conan the barbarian fanfiction and get tips on why a writer makes the decisions they do and how those decisions enhance your writing and your connection with the audience!

You can read the finished version of this story here - https://shadowdancesaga.com/conan-the-barbarian-fanfiction-chapter-one/

To read the rest of the story, subscribe to the newsletter! - http://eepurl.com/g8RI5b

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#Fanfiction #ConantheBarbarian #WriterTips #HowAWriterThinks #RPG #Role-PlayingGames #Modiphius #FantasyGrounds #AlienFateoftheNostromo #Nemesis #BoardGames #WritersLife #BookTube #VTT #VirtualTableTop #TTRPG #Wokeness #WokeCulture]]>1135conanthebarbarian,fanfiction,fantasygrounds,howawriterthinks,modiphius,roleplayinggames,rpg,vtt,writerslife,writertipsyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-8-inside-the-writer-s-mind-part-1--48177543https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xiii-inside-the-writers-mind-part-1/

Writer Mark Wooden takes you inside the mind of the writer! Watch him work through the first chapter of his Conan the barbarian fanfiction and get tips on why a writer makes the decisions they do and how those decisions enhance your writing and your connection with the audience!

You can read the finished version of this story here - https://shadowdancesaga.com/conan-the-barbarian-fanfiction-chapter-one/

To read the rest of the story, subscribe to the newsletter! - http://eepurl.com/g8RI5b

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#Fanfiction #ConantheBarbarian #WriterTips #RPG #Role-PlayingGames #Modiphius #FantasyGrounds #AlienFateoftheNostromo #Nemesis #BoardGames #WritersLife #BookTube #VTT #VirtualTableTop #TTRPG #Wokeness #WokeCulture #RobertEHoward]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48177543Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:25:02 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xiii-inside-the-writers-mind-part-1/ Writer Mark Wooden takes you inside the mind of the writer! Watch him work through the...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-xiii-inside-the-writers-mind-part-1/

Writer Mark Wooden takes you inside the mind of the writer! Watch him work through the first chapter of his Conan the barbarian fanfiction and get tips on why a writer makes the decisions they do and how those decisions enhance your writing and your connection with the audience!

You can read the finished version of this story here - https://shadowdancesaga.com/conan-the-barbarian-fanfiction-chapter-one/

To read the rest of the story, subscribe to the newsletter! - http://eepurl.com/g8RI5b

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#Fanfiction #ConantheBarbarian #WriterTips #RPG #Role-PlayingGames #Modiphius #FantasyGrounds #AlienFateoftheNostromo #Nemesis #BoardGames #WritersLife #BookTube #VTT #VirtualTableTop #TTRPG #Wokeness #WokeCulture #RobertEHoward]]>916alienfateofthenostromo,conanthebarbarian,fanfiction,fantasygrounds,howawriterthinks,modiphius,nemesis,robertehoward,writerslife,writertipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-7-kicking-2021-in-the-ass--48064595https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-vii-year-in-review-2021/

Writer Mark Wooden looks back on the year that was, 2021: the highs, the lowest of lows, and looks toward the future that is 2022.

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#YearinReview2021 #Akira #writerslife #writertips #Anime #KatsuhiroOtomo #AkiraKurosawa #UrbanFantasySeries #UrbanFantasyNovels #BookTube #JohnWoo #BourneIdentity #JackBauer #24 #Krampus #BlackChristmas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48064595Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-vii-year-in-review-2021/ Writer Mark Wooden looks back on the year that was, 2021: the highs, the lowest of lows, and looks...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-episode-vii-year-in-review-2021/

Writer Mark Wooden looks back on the year that was, 2021: the highs, the lowest of lows, and looks toward the future that is 2022.

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

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#YearinReview2021 #Akira #writerslife #writertips #Anime #KatsuhiroOtomo #AkiraKurosawa #UrbanFantasySeries #UrbanFantasyNovels #BookTube #JohnWoo #BourneIdentity #JackBauer #24 #Krampus #BlackChristmas]]>857akira,johnwoo,kurosawa,newfrenchextremity,yearendwrap2021yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-6-die-hard-is-an-f-ing-christmas-movie--47912619https://wp.me/p5SR7o-1XO

Writer Mark Wooden settles the argument of whether "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie using three elements that all Christmas movies share.

Also, get some behind-the-scenes info on the making of the film and tips for writers on how to craft the ultimate action (and Christmas) movie!

"Die Hard" (C) 1988 20th Century Fox

"The Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis" (C) 2018 Comedy Central

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

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#DieHardisaChristmasMovie #DieHard #WriterTips #BruceWillis #JohnMcClane #AlanRickman #HansGruber #Writertips #HowtoWriteanActionMovie #Writerstips #WriterPodcast #BookTube #ComedyCentralRoastBruceWillis]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47912619Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:01 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://wp.me/p5SR7o-1XO Writer Mark Wooden settles the argument of whether "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie using three elements that all Christmas movies share. Also,...https://wp.me/p5SR7o-1XO

Writer Mark Wooden settles the argument of whether "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie using three elements that all Christmas movies share.

Also, get some behind-the-scenes info on the making of the film and tips for writers on how to craft the ultimate action (and Christmas) movie!

"Die Hard" (C) 1988 20th Century Fox

"The Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis" (C) 2018 Comedy Central

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

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#DieHardisaChristmasMovie #DieHard #WriterTips #BruceWillis #JohnMcClane #AlanRickman #HansGruber #Writertips #HowtoWriteanActionMovie #Writerstips #WriterPodcast #BookTube #ComedyCentralRoastBruceWillis]]>1193yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urban-fantasy-characters-and-logos-shadowdance-saga--47861634
In this video, Mark also shows you how to navigate through the characters and organizations so you can learn the inner workings of his "Shadowdance" world.

If you're interested in reading the books of the saga, follow these links:

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Wooden/e/B005GUQ0Q2
Barnes & Noble - https://bit.ly/MarkWoodenBarnesandNoble
Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/17549

Be sure to check out the other work by graphic artist Maja Kopunovic - https://www.instagram.com/_m_design3/

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

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Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/g8RI5b]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47861634Fri, 10 Dec 2021 03:07:11 +0000Mark WoodenWriter Mark Wooden presents artwork to dazzle your eyes: character designs and logos for his "Shadowdance" action/ urban fantasy saga! In this video, Mark also shows you how to navigate through the characters and organizations so you can learn the...
In this video, Mark also shows you how to navigate through the characters and organizations so you can learn the inner workings of his "Shadowdance" world.

If you're interested in reading the books of the saga, follow these links:

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Wooden/e/B005GUQ0Q2
Barnes & Noble - https://bit.ly/MarkWoodenBarnesandNoble
Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/17549

Be sure to check out the other work by graphic artist Maja Kopunovic - https://www.instagram.com/_m_design3/

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel!

You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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This week, the Thoughts From the Shed Podcast looks at writer Mark Wooden's "Shadowdance" action/ urban fantasy saga: its origins, the influences, how he put together the first two books, and where he hopes to take the saga!

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

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#urbanfantasy #AnitaBlakeVampireHunter #WorldofDarkness #VampireTheMasquerade #Blade #WesleySnipes #TheCrow #LaurellKHamilton #writerslife #BuffytheVampireSlayer #WritersofInstagram #VampireNovels #ActionNovels]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47566677Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:00:02 +0000Mark WoodenFor insight into the episode, check out the Creator Notes - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-ep-v-shadowdance-origins-and-updates/ This week, the Thoughts From the Shed Podcast looks at writer Mark Wooden's "Shadowdance" action/ urban fantasy saga:...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-ep-v-shadowdance-origins-and-updates/

This week, the Thoughts From the Shed Podcast looks at writer Mark Wooden's "Shadowdance" action/ urban fantasy saga: its origins, the influences, how he put together the first two books, and where he hopes to take the saga!

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every first Wednesday of the month and then again in two weeks.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#urbanfantasy #AnitaBlakeVampireHunter #WorldofDarkness #VampireTheMasquerade #Blade #WesleySnipes #TheCrow #LaurellKHamilton #writerslife #BuffytheVampireSlayer #WritersofInstagram #VampireNovels #ActionNovels]]>1850yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-4-a-new-hope-for-writer-geek-christmas-gifts--47419557https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-podcast-ep-4-writer-geek-christmas-gifts/

It's that time of year again when you empty your pockets to give to the ones you love! So what to get that writer geek cowboy or cowgirl in your life? Writer Mark Wooden is here with a few ideas!

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every other Wednesday continuing from November 17th, 2021.

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#Fanfiction #GeekGifts #StarWars #GailSimone #BirdsofPrey #MortalKombat #SonyaBlade #ConantheBarbarian #GreenRonin #MutantsandMasterminds #RPG #Modiphius #Batgirl #BlackCanary #writertips #writerslife #ChristmasGifts]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47419557Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:00:02 +0000Mark WoodenFor links to all the items mentioned in the video, check out - https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-podcast-ep-4-writer-geek-christmas-gifts/ It's that time of year again when you empty your pockets to give to the ones you love! So what to get that...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-podcast-ep-4-writer-geek-christmas-gifts/

It's that time of year again when you empty your pockets to give to the ones you love! So what to get that writer geek cowboy or cowgirl in your life? Writer Mark Wooden is here with a few ideas!

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every other Wednesday continuing from November 17th, 2021.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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#Fanfiction #GeekGifts #StarWars #GailSimone #BirdsofPrey #MortalKombat #SonyaBlade #ConantheBarbarian #GreenRonin #MutantsandMasterminds #RPG #Modiphius #Batgirl #BlackCanary #writertips #writerslife #ChristmasGifts]]>1569batgirl,batman,birdsofprey,blackcanary,conan,criterion,empirestrikesback,gailsimone,ironman,modiphius,mutantsandmasterminds,nickfury,returnofthejedi,rpg,samuelljackson,starwarsyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-3-why-you-must-watch-foreign-films--47018912https://wp.me/p5SR7o-1RQ

In Episode Three of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast, Writer Mark Wooden explains why you MUST watch foreign films. He also gives you a starter set of movies to watch.

There's also some polite ribbing of Spike Lee's choice of wardrobe at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. We love you, Spike!

See new episodes of the Thoughts From the Shed podcast every other Wednesday starting At the first of the month.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! http://bit.ly/2cUgRA0

You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

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#foreignfilms #Titane #SpikeLee #Martyrs #FrenchNewExtremity #horrormovies #AkiraKurosawa #SevenSamurai #GeorgeLucas #StarWars #Podcasts #writertips #writerslife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47018912Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:14 +0000Mark WoodenFor an added bonus, visit the Writer Mark Wooden website at the following link for some creator notes, discussed images, and a list of where to find the movies discussed! https://wp.me/p5SR7o-1RQ In Episode Three of the "Thoughts From the Shed"...https://wp.me/p5SR7o-1RQ

In Episode Three of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast, Writer Mark Wooden explains why you MUST watch foreign films. He also gives you a starter set of movies to watch.

There's also some polite ribbing of Spike Lee's choice of wardrobe at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. We love you, Spike!

See new episodes of the Thoughts From the Shed podcast every other Wednesday starting At the first of the month.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! http://bit.ly/2cUgRA0

You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/writermarkw...
Website - http://www.WriterMarkWooden.com
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#foreignfilms #Titane #SpikeLee #Martyrs #FrenchNewExtremity #horrormovies #AkiraKurosawa #SevenSamurai #GeorgeLucas #StarWars #Podcasts #writertips #writerslife]]>1157akirakurosawa,blueisthewarmestcolor,chowyunfat,foreignmovies,foriegnfilms,frenchnewextremity,georgelucas,hardboiled,hongkongactionmovie,horrormovies,johnwoo,martyrs,newfrenchextremity,sevensamurai,spikelee,starwars,thekiller,titane,writersonwriting,writingpodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-2-my-top-three-most-influential-horror-movies--47018911https://wp.me/p5SR7o-1Sm

Writer Mark Wooden discusses three horror movies that influenced his creative style. He provides background on the movies, what influenced him, and how to use that influential technique in your creative works.

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every other Wednesday continuing from October 20th, 2021.

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You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

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#HorrorMovies #Alien #TheExorcist #Psycho #Podcasts #writertips #writerslife #RidleyScott #WilliamFriedkin #AlfredHitchcock]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47018911Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:13 +0000Mark WoodenFor links relevant to the episode, check out the Writer Mark Wooden website at - https://wp.me/p5SR7o-1Sm Writer Mark Wooden discusses three horror movies that influenced his creative style. He provides background on the movies, what influenced him,...https://wp.me/p5SR7o-1Sm

Writer Mark Wooden discusses three horror movies that influenced his creative style. He provides background on the movies, what influenced him, and how to use that influential technique in your creative works.

See new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every other Wednesday continuing from October 20th, 2021.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! http://bit.ly/2cUgRA0

You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga
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Website - http://www.WriterMarkWooden.com
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#HorrorMovies #Alien #TheExorcist #Psycho #Podcasts #writertips #writerslife #RidleyScott #WilliamFriedkin #AlfredHitchcock]]>1964alfredhitchock,alien,aliens,horrormovies,jamescameron,psycho,ridleyscott,theexorcist,williamfriedkin,williampeterblatty,writerslife,writertipsyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tfts-ep-1-the-fandom-menace--47018913https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-mark-wooden-intro/


Welcome to the premiere episode of Writer Mark Wooden's "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast!

This episode is a basic introduction to me, Writer Mark Wooden. I'll give you some background on me, what I'm up to, and what I hope to do with this podcast/ vlog/ whatever it is.

I'll also describe what I hope you, my dear viewers, will get from the podcast. This isn't a one-sided affair!


Listen to new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every other Wednesday starting October 20th.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel to see my lovely face! http://bit.ly/2cUgRA0

You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/writermarkwooden

Website - http://www.WriterMarkWooden.com

Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/g8RI5b]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47018913Sun, 17 Oct 2021 19:10:36 +0000Mark WoodenFull Creator Notes at https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-mark-wooden-intro/ Welcome to the premiere episode of Writer Mark Wooden's "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast! This episode is a basic introduction to me, Writer Mark Wooden. I'll give you some...https://shadowdancesaga.com/tfts-mark-wooden-intro/


Welcome to the premiere episode of Writer Mark Wooden's "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast!

This episode is a basic introduction to me, Writer Mark Wooden. I'll give you some background on me, what I'm up to, and what I hope to do with this podcast/ vlog/ whatever it is.

I'll also describe what I hope you, my dear viewers, will get from the podcast. This isn't a one-sided affair!


Listen to new episodes of the "Thoughts From the Shed" podcast every other Wednesday starting October 20th.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel to see my lovely face! http://bit.ly/2cUgRA0

You can also follow Writer Mark Wooden at:

Twitter (it's political, be warned!) - https://twitter.com/shadowdancesaga

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/writermarkwooden

Website - http://www.WriterMarkWooden.com

Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/g8RI5b]]>569fanfiction,writermarkwooden,writerslife,writertips,writingyesfull