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How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM

How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM

By: Justin Lewis
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 Learn how to be a better DM (Dungeon Master) so you can tell better stories for yourself and your friends. Learn things like how to start a campaign, how to create realistic NPCs, how to move the plot along, and how and why to use session 0's for your party. Join hosts Justin Lewis, Cayden Ottley and Tanner Weyland as they distill all the DM tips, tools and resources for the beginner DM, for the DM with a few years of experience and for the Forever DM who's been playing for 20 years. If you're sick of searching for things like, "How to create a homebrew DND campaign?", click the play button and listen to become the best dungeon master you ever could be! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/betterdungeonmaster Discord Server: https://discord.gg/g77qt8quM2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtobeabetterdmpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@session0studios YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@session0studios Professional Dungeon Master Services: https://session0studios.com/dungeon-master-for-hire/ DM Coaching: https://session0studios.com/coaching/Justin Lewis
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  • Every Player Gets A Turn: Tips to help every player be part of the action

    Every Player Gets A Turn: Tips to help every player be part of the action
    Jan 29 2026

    Some players talk a lot. Others only pipe up at specific moments. But how can you, as the DM, make sure everyone feels included as a true part of the party? Tanner discusses tips for noticing and improving the opportunities of the less-involved in the group.
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    16 mins
  • Rituals in Art - Infinite solutions in a simple concept

    Rituals in Art - Infinite solutions in a simple concept
    Jan 26 2026

    In the second episode of Creative Contraband, host Danny Barrett takes us on a journey that blends psychology and performance. From beers to Superman, and all the way to a WWII poet, we will explore the power of Rituals in art.


    Today we will distill centuries of praxis into this podcast, so you can learn about one of the most powerful tools for solving People Management issues, and for creating emotional depth and enhancing immersion.


    Thanks for listening to today’s show. If you like our stuff and want to support us, here are some sponsor links and links to our other stuff:

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    Discord: http://session0studios.com/discord

    Patreon:https://session0studios.com/patreon

    Dungeon Master Level Up Guide: https://session0studios.com/newsletter
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    19 mins
  • Campaign Planning: The Secret Solve to Session Planning

    Campaign Planning: The Secret Solve to Session Planning
    Jan 22 2026

    The true secret of great session prep isn’t a framework for session prep.

    It great campaign prep

    Which just so happens to be something a lot of people get wrong a lot of the time.

    But that ends today.


    1. Strengths and Weaknesses as a DM

    2. Time Constraints

    3. Your Preferences as DM

    4. Theme and Story Idea


    Thanks for listening to today’s show. If you like our stuff and want to support us, here are some sponsor links and links to our other stuff:

    Worldsmith: http://session0studios.com/worldsmith

    Roll and Play Press:http://session0studios.com/rollandplay

    Phantasm Studios: https://session0studios.com/fantasms

    Monument Studios: session0studios.com/monumentstudios

    Discord: http://session0studios.com/discord

    Patreon:https://session0studios.com/patreon

    Dungeon Master Level Up Guide: https://session0studios.com/newsletter
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    11 mins
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