16.21: Player Characters

This week, we turn our attention to one of the most stubborn traps writers fall into: assuming someone else’s process should work for you. Building on last episode’s conversation about intentions, the hosts shift the focus from what you should do to how you can figure out what ac ...  Show more

Season 21 kicks off with a new theme, a fresh tagline, and a renewed focus on what Writing Excuses has always been about: tools, not rules. The hosts unpack why prescriptive writing advice so often falls short, and how understanding why tools gives you the freedom to adapt—or dis ...  Show more

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TR8c is a warforged, a reluctant barbarian, and a former detective. He enjoys reading books and petting animals. He super does not murder people. He is played by Brandon Gr ...

Excerpts from the recovered journal of Johnny B Goodlight. Ages 11-41.

Johnny is a half-elf warlock, an enthusiast of light, and everyone’s dad. He is played by Michael Fische. See Johnny's character sheet at <a href="http://jointhepartypod.com/characters" target="_blan ...

Mile five on the road to Fidapolis. Weather: humid. Ground: swampy. Oat cakes: delicious.

Inara is a moon elf rogue, aspiring assassin and cool teen. She is played by Amanda McLoughlin. See Inara's character sheet at

Ready, set, chase! Our party must save Alonzo before the Red Throat Gang can make off with his disguised self. Will the rescue him or will this chase scene be for nothing? Johnny haggles. Tracey charges. Inara makes a friend. 

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