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What We WroteBONUS: Trope Talk - Enemies to LoversIt's a Bonus Episode y'all! This week, we're starting our Trope Talk - and first off we're talking about the ultimate classic Enemies to Lovers. Join us as we chat about what we love and hate about this trope, our favourite examples and tips on how to write a successful Enemies to Lovers trope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-2656 minWhat We WroteB2E13: Ding Dong the Prince is DeadGrab your scarves and make yourself a hot chocolate, because it's getting cold! (Don't worry, you won't forget it, Cori will make sure of that.) This week, Cori travels further from the keep than she's ever been. You also may witness one of the earliest disagreements Emma and Esme have ever had in their writing career together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-191h 26What We WroteB2E12. Vari Gets (Another) JobWere you worried that you'd miss the end of the riveting conversation between Cori, Vari and Bran? Well don't worry, we pick up exactly where we left off! Vari finally bends to Cori's incessant begging and decides they are friends. Vari then gets (another) job, making her the street rat with the most impressive resume in the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-061h 20What We WroteB2E11. Matchmaker MatchmakerJoin us as we do away with the semblance of plot we had scratched together last week and instead drown in mundane conversations about who likes who, a la babysitter's club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-141h 06What We WroteB2E10. What is war good for? Plot.You may have waited a little longer for this episode to come out, but you weren't waiting for this for as long as you've been waiting for the plot to happen in this book.Never fear, it looks like something is here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-071h 20What We WroteB2E9. Cori Wants a FriendThis week on Cori Wants a Friend, follow her once more as she aimlessly wanders around the castle and decides that she doesn't care if Vari and Bran can't stand her, she's going to be their friend anyway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1846 minWhat We WroteB2E8. Who's Ship is It?This week we get more of Vari's backstory, just what you've all been waiting for! We get down to the real nitty-gritty, like how old can you be if you're a boat boy, and what is the chain of ownership on a ship? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-041h 02What We WroteB2E7. Don't Throw Stones At DucksStrap in and tape your eye lids open, because you are in for the world's most boring chapter! Join Cori as she wanders around the city, eating bread and asking endless rhetorical questions only to complete bypass any form of reasonable conclusion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-131h 16What We WroteBONUS: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J MaasThis week we continue our dive into one of the most popular romantasy series out there. Do we love Rhys? Absolutely yes. Did we love this book? Well... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-061h 07What We WroteB2E6. Bloodshed in the Bread ShopBuckle in and hold on to your butts, cos this is a long one. Is it exciting? Maybe. Do things happen? Sure. Do what we did and just rip it off like a Band-Aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-291h 22What We WroteB2E5. Bran SmashJoin us for another chapter of awkward girlbonding at the ball that neither of us cared to write about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1555 minWhat We WroteBONUS: Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosYou bet your bottom dollar we went and read Onyx storm as fast as we could so that we could get this episode out.So fast that we forgot to do our usual 'Talk to us!' spiel at the end. So for those of you that don't know, you can email us at whatwrotepod @ gmail.com, or you can find us on any number of social medias including and pretty well limited to facebook, instagram, tiktok and tumblr with the handle of @whatwewrotepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2025-03-081h 28What We WroteB2E4. Jane... I mean Vari...Join us this week as we follow Vari along every single step to... absolutely nowhere, if we're being honest. But we do meet Kayne, a hunky knight of the realm. Also, Penny features heavily in this episode. She was in dire need of cuddles. We make no apologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0154 minWhat We WroteB2E3. The Damsel and the Action HeroFinally, our two main characters are actually spending time together? Wait... maybe a little too much time together... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1558 minWhat We WroteB2E2. Enemies to... besties?Were you interested to hear about Vari's week working at the stables? Maybe she enjoys the work. Maybe she and Cori spend some time together and get to know each other. You would expect that, what with them being the main characters and all. And yet...Content warning: mentions and depictions of sexual assault - what a fantasy trope to jump on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-011h 04What We WroteBONUS: Iron Flame by Rebecca YarrosIn honour of Onyx Storm being released this week, we're talking all about Iron Flame! Refresh your memory on what happened with us! Be warned, this has ALL the spoilers in it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-251h 07What We WroteB2E1. Romantasy - before it was coolThis is it! We're cracking open the next one of our terrible teen tales. Join us as we start All's Fair, a thrilling Romantasy book set in Fantasy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-181h 13What We WroteIntroducing 'All's Fair'What's that? You thought we'd just written the one terrible tale in our teens? Think again! Today we're introducing what we wrote next. And we wrote Romantasy before it was cool, just sayin'.Yes, at the end of this episode we do wish you all a merry christmas and a happy new year, etc. But due to illness and Esme's general forgetfulness, this episode has instead come out in the new year. Woops! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0423 minWhat We WroteBONUS: Divine Rivals by Rebecca RossSurprise! No, it isn't Sunday. This was supposed to be released earlier to tide you over between Christmas and New Year, but Esme was sick, so best laid plans and all that!Join us for another special bonus episode where we talk about Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0255 minWhat We WroteB1E28. Living 2 Die Wrap-UpJoin us as we wrap up our very first book Living 2 Die. We talk about the story and the progression we saw through out and how our writing has, or hasn't, changed through out the years. And don't worry, this isn't the end of the podcast. There's plenty more terrible, teen writing where this came from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-071h 02What We WroteB1E27. (It doesn't make sense)Well, folks, this is it. The final chapters of Living 2 Die. Were our heroes really living just to die? Did the prophecy ever mean a damned thing? Find out this week as we read the last chapters of the book we started writing twenty years ago... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2349 minWhat We WroteB1E26. It Makes SenseThis week, we dive back into Living 2 Die, a whole two decades later, and we attempt to finish the trash-fire that is the first book we wrote together. we keep telling you it's bad on purpose, because we definitely write better than this but wanted to preserve the authenticity of the original. But perhaps you think we protest too much... because this came way to easily.Not only that, but next week is the year anniversary for the start of this podcast! Can you believe it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2024-11-091h 04What We WroteBONUS: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasSurprise! We've got another special BONUS episode for you all! This week, we read A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sara J. Maas. This book took booktok by storm, so of course we had to see what it was all about! Join us as we talk about all things ACOTAR, from weirdly specific curses to very obvious riddles.Note: Woop, you caught us. Somehow the wrong audio was uploaded. Rest assured the correct episode is now up! Very professional, very demure.Extra note: Turns out, it wasn't my fault, there was a...2024-11-031h 06What We WroteBONUS: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasSurprise! We've got another special BONUS episode for you all! This week, we read A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sara J. Maas. This book took booktok by storm, so of course we had to see what it was all about! Join us as we talk about all things ACOTAR, from weirdly specific curses to very obvious riddles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-021h 14What We WroteB1E25. The Beginning of the EndHold on to your magical talking horses, because we are fast approaching the end as we know it. Dying to know what happens at the end of Living 2 Die? Welp, too bad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2634 minWhat We WroteB1E24. The Illusion MasterWait a second, is that an actual plot twist?! Join us this week as our four unlikely (or unlikeable) heroes discover something that shatters their world and has them questioning everything they thought they knew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1248 minWhat We WroteB1E23. I have no idea.Prepare to be amazed and confused as we head into the climax of the story. Who fired what arrow and at whom? Is it pitch black darkness, or is their light? If you're hoping for answers to these questions, you really should know better by now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2858 minWhat We WroteB1E22 #SailorVibes with special guest Liz ShiptonThis week we have a very special guest on the podcast! Liz Shipton, author of Salt (Thalassic series) shares some of her early writing with us and shares some very helpful tips on writing and publishing. Join us as we follow our intrepid heroes after splitting up from their significant others. For reasons. (Angst, the reason is angst.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-151h 02What We WroteB1E21. The Breaking of the FellowshipThis week our intrepid heroes make their way to the island of Chinchillan. Jane gets bored on the boat and proceed to stir shit with everyone on board. The boys continue to fight, over what we're not particularly sure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-3156 minWhat We WroteB1E20. MothnadoThere's trouble in paradise this week, with our Bromance on rocky ground. Will we ever find out what the boys are fighting about? Probably not. But don't worry, we know the water is totally safe, as long as you don't touch it or drink it or look at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1758 minWhat We WroteB1E19: This Seems FamiliarThis week we delve into some tenuous and largely inappropriate match making and we even venture into some back story for our lamp shades! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-0355 minWhat We WroteB1E18. Dodging Plots and ElmsWere you excited to hear about what the prophet had to say? Too bad! In this episode we travel to the home of our four elves and delve into their backstory. Kind of. Not really. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2055 minWhat We WroteBONUS: Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosOh yeah. We read Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, and we had some feelings we just had to share. Join us as we talk about the popular romantasy book taking Tik Tok by storm. From Red Flag Pride marches to huffing dragon tattoos, we talk about it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-131h 14What We WroteB1E17. RedactedThis week, we spent nearly an hour blow drying the pages of the book to release 20 year old glue in order to unearth the hidden chapter. Was it worth it? Absolutely not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-061h 25What We WroteB1E16. Are you thinking what I'm thinking B1?We have a special guest this week! Bee, librarian, artist and writer of questionable religious fan fiction extraordinaire! They join us to help puzzle out the mechanics of our little elves' newfound telepathic abilities and question the sanity and intelligence of... everyone.29/6/24 Updated: to those loyal ducks who listen as we release episodes, I hope you enjoyed our singing that I forgot to edit out and replace with our interlude music ;). Esme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-221h 12What We WroteB1E15. That's Not A ProphetThis week we briefly congratulate ourselves on our improvement before immediately taking it back upon reading these chapters. After a very specific journey for a very unspecific reason, our adventurers find their way to the Happy Prophet. We discover religion and a lore dump that, predictably, raises more questions than it answers, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-111h 28What We WroteB1E14. Let there be action!This week, Ella finds out some tough news and we discover the meaning behind the terrible name of this book. Maybe you figured it out before us? There's also an action scene. Kind of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2659 minWhat We WroteB1E13. Of Wet Blankets and LampshadesThis week we go all in on the teen angst of 'will they or won't they'. Hint: Yes. And there is also a surprising plot development that might catch you by surprise. Did we actually... plan something? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-111h 08What We WroteB1E12. #HagVibesThings are really moving along this week. We finally meet Senzie, and wonder whether it was really necessary to go find her after all. We also introduce our first McGuffin of the book. There's plot, there's character development, and there's a whole lotta caps-lock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2754 minWhat We WroteB1E11. Ella, R U Okay?This week, there is one question on everyone's mind. Is Ella okay? We all know she isn't, but for the sake of the story, let's pretend she's a mystery. Join us as we embark on a journey across oceans and get ever closer to the end of our quest. Our quest to see Senzie... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1350 minWhat We WroteB1E10. Babushka BaddiesIn this episode, we have our very first guest! We are joined by Laura, a speech therapist from New Zealand, who is intimately familiar with our writing. This week we finally get to the city of Stabnet. We also try our hand at another action scene, with limited success, and there are also some suggestions of plot!Note: The audio quality on this episode is notably poorer than the others. Our apologies, we'll get better at recording with guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-301h 01What We WroteB1E9. I Cast FireballIn this episode we visit Ella's past via a dream that seems eerily familiar, and introduce some Daddy Issues into the mix. We also talk about whether or not magic is involved, or if it is just poor writing. Yeah, we're thinking it's the latter, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1639 minWhat We WroteB1E8. I got tents, they're multiplyingThis week we discuss the Bechdel Test and realise that we could replace all four of our main characters with lamps and it would not impact the story in any way. Our four intrepid lamps continue on their journey, for reasons unbeknownst to them or us, whilst determinedly refusing to talk about anything that actually matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0244 minWhat We WroteB1E7. Subverting Gender ExpectationsIn this episode, we still don't find out exactly what was written on the tent instructions. But we do have some great girl-bonding moments between Jane and Ella, as well as a quick little first aid lesson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1743 minWhat We WroteB1E6. From the Lion's MouthIn this episode, our four young elves finally find one another. Naturally they have a lot to talk about with each other. Such as who are they? Why were they sent to Bàhàdàpur? Where are they going next? And why? If you're hoping to get any answers in this episode, you really should know better by now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0349 minWhat We WroteB1E5. Off to BáhádápurWhat are the ethics of having pets that can speak? In this week's episode, we finally have all four elves present and accounted for. And don't worry, we make it VERY clear how old everyone is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2044 minWhat We WroteB1E4. Lions and tigers and bears! No, really.Can lions purr? Despite what Esme confidently says in this episode, no they can't. This week, Jane throws hands with a bear and makes some new friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0636 minWhat We WroteB1E3. Expositional TreesIs it offensive to be called an elf? Can trees have eyebrows? This week Jane and Ella both get a helpful tree to start them on their journey and we get a glimpse of the weird horse girls that we were (are). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1640 minWhat We WroteB1E2: Acrobatics and MagicHow many loaves of bread can you eat in a day? In this episode we are introduced to our main characters Jane and Ella. We talk about the lack of setting and pointless gymnastics. Join us as we try to figure out if magic is as exciting as the characters seem to think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0230 minWhat We WroteB1E1: That's Not a ProphecyIn the first episode of What We Wrote, we kick off with our very first book that we wrote together, which began 19 years ago on this day. It's called Living 2 Die and yes, it is every bit as ridiculous and melodramatic as the title suggests. In episode one we start with the prophecy that isn't really a prophecy and puzzle over vague world building and entertaining typos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1826 minWhat We WroteIntroducing 'What We Wrote'In this special introductory episode of 'What We Wrote,' join us for a sneak peek into the delightful world of two lifelong friends and writers. Laugh with us as we dust off the pages of our old stories, sharing humorous anecdotes and insights into our journey as wordsmiths. Discover the charm of our collaborative writing and hear how we turn the cringe-worthy into comedy gold. Get ready for a podcast that's all about nostalgia, laughter, and the joy of revisiting 'What We Wrote' in our youthful years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0510 min