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Life of Fiction

You are MORE than you THINK you are.

🎙️ Welcome to "Life of Fiction" with Jaime Buckley! 📚✨ Step into the whimsical world of storytelling and creativity with cartoonist and master storyteller, Jaime Buckley. Join him in his cozy corner at the Roadkill Tavern as he delves into the secrets of crafting captivating fiction, publishing, and building the extraordinary universe of Wanted Hero for his beloved family and growing LifeOfFiction.com community. Tune in for insightful topics, listener Q&A sessions, and even engaging

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20:32

S3 Episode #45: Same Question, Four Times, in 24 Hours

Life of Fiction ·

2024/10/10

In this thought-provoking episode, Jaime Buckley dives deep into one of the most common challenges writers face—writer's block. But here’s the twist: Jaime doesn’t experience it. Ever. How is that possible? He shares his secret weapon—trigger questions—a tool he developed that compels the brain to spark creativity and connect ideas in ways you never thought possible.Listeners will learn how these simple yet powerful questions can open doors to new worlds, characters, and plots, all while avoiding

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14:47

S3 Episode #44: Wezley of Mirth - 5 Questions in 15...

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2024/10/03

In this candid episode, Jaime Buckley responds to a series of thoughtful questions from Wesley of Mirth, offering an inside look into his creative process and personal life. With his signature "shoot from the hip" style, Jaime shares how he manages his projects using just an iPad, the role of motivation in the face of life's uncertainties, and the immense value he finds in online communities and resources like World Anvil and YouTube.Listeners will gain insights into how Jaime balances deadlines

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44:43

S3 Episode #43: Cheap Success

Life of Fiction ·

2024/09/26

Welcome back to the cozy Roadkill Tavern for another laid-back yet power-packed episode of Life of Fiction, the podcast. This time, we’re diving into how to make your creative dreams a reality without burning a hole in your wallet. Whether you're a budding writer, an artist on a mission, or a startup visionary, this episode is your playbook for achieving big things with small change. I’d like to help you, if I can, to turn those pennies into projects and maximize your potential without maxing out

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22:28

S3 Episode #42: Innovation Through Limitation

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2024/09/19

In this episode I’m inviting you to rethink how we approach constraints. Often, we see limitations as obstacles, but what if they were the very thing that fuels our best work? I’ll walk you through some powerful historical examples, like how Hemingway crafted his minimalist writing style, how Picasso’s Blue Period came to life during his financial struggles, and even how the Apollo 13 mission’s survival depended on innovation under extreme limitations.I’ll also share stories of modern creators—like

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30:40

S3 Episode #41: Skill Development Over Equipment

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2024/09/12

In this episode of Life of Fiction, Jaime Buckley dives deep into a question from Ethan, a 16-year-old photographer from Seattle, who’s been feeling overwhelmed by the desire to get the best camera gear. Ethan’s question sparks a conversation on an important creative topic—how to develop skills without relying on expensive tools.Jaime explores how creativity and mastery are rooted not in the latest gadgets but in refining foundational skills. Whether you're a writer, artist, or photographer, this

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28:20

S3 Episode #40: Creativity Over Technology

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2024/09/05

Unlocking Creativity: Why Passion Beats Technology Every TimeIn this episode, Jaime answers a heartfelt question from Katie, a high school senior from Austin, Texas, who wonders if fancy writing tools are necessary for success. Jaime explores the stories of iconic creators like Mark Twain, Jane Austen, and Van Gogh, demonstrating that creative brilliance often thrives on simplicity, not expensive gadgets. Tune in to discover how embracing limitations can fuel innovation and learn why creativity is

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17:17

S3 Episode #39: A question I've never been asked before.

Life of Fiction ·

2024/08/29

Have you ever done so much worldbuilding or created such detail, that your characters started doing the worldbuilding and creating for you?Short answer: yes.The long answer: Listen to the podcast.Join Our CommunityWe publish five days a week. Catering to our readers is what we do. Videos, artwork, articles, this podcast, and of course, the exclusive release of serial fiction, providing a new chapter each week. We’re always looking for ways to increase the value and enjoyment our community

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95:11

S3 Episode #37: Raw & Uncut with Drew Briney (part 2)

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2024/08/22

Writing and publication isn’t what readers think it is. Just listen in and you’ll see what we mean.Part 2 of this episode is a live, uncut conversation with my friend Writer/Author Drew Briney from A New Breed Of Dragon. Still shocked the sound turned out as good as it did. We recorded this in a park, with high winds on a summer evening…and we talked until the park lights went out.What did we talk about?WattpadWorld AnvilDavid FarlandDisney statsBook Sale results YOU CANNOT

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1:16

S3 Episode #37: BONUS Raw & Uncut with Drew Briney

Life of Fiction ·

2024/08/15

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.lifeoffiction.comIt’s always a treat if you get to meet with a brilliant author and talk into the night.…and you get to be a fly on the wall.This episode is a live, uncut conversation with Writer/Author Drew Briney. He’s a good friend that surprised me — let me know he was in town — so we met at a park, talked and laughed for hours…and we did a podcast.Writing StylesWorldbuildingCharacter DevelopmentWriting ConventionsComic

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47:54

S3 Episode #36: The Episode for Everyone.

Life of Fiction ·

2024/08/08

I woke up this morning, because God woke me up…No buttons. No plugs. Just a message. Pleas share it. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lifeoffiction.com/subscribe

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21:37

S3 Episode #35: WA Summer Camp 2024, Diamond or...

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2024/08/01

For lovers of fiction, especially fantasy and science fiction, WorldAnvil is THE best place to discover new worlds on the internet.Quite the claim, I know, but I’ve watched this community grow since 2019, and I’m telling you, Summer Camp is the best way to discover new worlds and new writers, anywhere.Listen to the podcast and click on the link below to check out the Summer Camp main page…with links to THOUSANDS of new adventures:>>CLICK HERE TO SEE WA SUMMER CAMP ENTRIES<

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18:11

S3 Episode #34: Cryo64 analyzes the Substack...

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2024/07/25

Substack is, IMO, the best publishing platform on the internet…but like any platform, writers are exploiting a hack, to gain not-so-honest social proof…This problem is a bit beyond me and I wanted to make sure my logic wasn’t faulty, so I got some help. One of the characters that will eventually be revealed is an AI named “Cryo64”. He was invented back in 2005, so I thought, with all the AI’s being used today, why not break out Cryo64 a tad early from the Chronicles of a Hero storyline and get some

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22:16

S3 Episode #33: Worldbuilding and an interview with...

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2024/07/18

Every fictional story requires worldbuilding. What makes children so amazing, is their imagination is not crippled by limitations of reality or logic.One of the most enjoyable aspects of worldbuilding in my own home is spending time with my creative children. They get a good measure of that from both myself and my wife, and it’s fun to see it come out in different ways.Today I wanted to share a conversation I had with the Lord of Monsters, my 9 year old son, Roman. He shares his thoughts and

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11:41

S3 Episode #32: A reader asks Höbin about his...

Life of Fiction ·

2024/07/11

Today I got to have a nice conversation with Höbin Luckyfeller and the ever-present Death (as in THE).I love doing this podcast, but even more so when I am joined family and friends.…even if they don’t always agree with each other.This week, we got to answer a question from - Jessica Thompson, Age 16, from New York. She asked: “Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?”…and yes, Death did make a plug for one of our

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28:26

S3 Episode #31: We're BACK, on WHRN, and Jaime does a...

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2024/07/04

There is a new serial being launched on Life of Fiction, starting July 2nd, 2024. It’s called The Underlings!In this first episode of Season 3, Jaime and Höbin explain the changes to the show, the backing of the G.R.R. (Gnome Resistance Revolutionaries), and share the new project launched earlier this week.Better yet, Jaime did a podcast episode with this two youngest children, Roman (age 9) and Ruby (age 5).The Underlings is a fantasy serial for kids 5+ and their parents, to provide a fun

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24:08

S2 Episode #30: BONUS Season Finale - Death Saves...

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2024/05/02

A special thanks to Death (as in THE) for saving my life. For those who have never seen a 2500 carnivorous red-back ape…bring an extra pair of shorts.This is the last episode for Season Two of Life of Fiction, the podcast, and it’s been a fantastic adventure. I hope you have enjoyed the episodes as much as I did making them. Höbin and I have learned a great deal. How to make podcasts, what we can do, what we can’t, what is out of our control, and how to work with what we have.It’s all good. We now

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44:38

S2 Episode #29: Setting Up Your Own Independent Sales...

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2024/04/25

You have to look past the selling platforms to connect with your readers. Today I’m going to provide you with a template to do just that.Make sure you go to Life of Fiction and take advantage of the links provided for this episode:https://www.lifeoffiction.com/p/s2-e29-your-sales-strategy-outside-amazonIn today’s episode, we will go over how I interact with readers, and why. If you want to exist outside the ‘norm’ of Amazon, there’s a mindset authors need to make for selling stories.• Use the tools

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28:35

S2 Episode #28: Are There Other Ways To Sell Books...

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2024/04/18

There is no guarantee of success. No one can promise you that, and if they do…they’re just after your money. There is, however, something you can do to give yourself an ‘unfair advantage’…Plant seeds.In today’s episode, we go over the mind shift and perspective to take advantage of tools and resources that far too many authors ignore. You have more options and control in your hands, than authors have had at any other time in history. Why not set yourself up for success?Links We Talk AboutIf you’d

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15:33

S2 Episode #27: How Do You Approach Worldbuilding...

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2024/04/11

We are back in business - YAY!!In today's episode, we get a taste of what's been going on with Höbin and the issues behind his disappearance. When I got to the tavern to set up, I was given a thumb drive with a message from Cat Dumblin, a colleague of Höbin.Also in today's episode, we answer a question from 16 year old Bradly, of Washington State...who wants to know how Jaime approaches worldbuilding when starting a new project.Thank you for the great question, Bradly!If YOU have questions, comments

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9:41

S2 Episode #26: Death Becomes Him

Life of Fiction ·

2024/04/04

A Special Thanks DEATH (as in THE) for filling in and helping…connect some dots.In this episode, Death takes us on a house call to a rather famous gnome tech CEO.We hope your day turns out better than the CEO’s.Remember…You are MORE than you THINK you are! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lifeoffiction.com/subscribe

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