Wizards, Warriors, & Words: A Fantasy Writing Advice Podcast
By Jed Herne
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Episodes: 131
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A fantasy writing advice podcast, hosted by Jed Herne, Rob J. Hayes, Michael R. Fletcher, and Dyrk Ashton. Past guests include: Will Wight, Anthony Ryan, John Gwynne, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Anna Smith Spark, Gareth Hanrahan, Brian Staveley, R. J. Barker, and more. Each episode, we discuss a topic related to writing, editing, publishing, or marketing. With over 30 books published by our hosts - through traditional and self-published routes - you're bound to find new insights. Or at least hear some quality authorial banter. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support
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Jed Herne's new fantasy writing advice podcast!
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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3.45 A chaotic farewell (The final episode of the podcast!)
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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3.44 Top tips for writing multiple points of view (POV) in a novel
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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3.43 What to do when your writing is going off track, author websites, motivation & more listener questions!
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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3.42 Writing cozy fantasy (feat. Travis Baldree - author of Legends & Lattes)
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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3.41 Travis Baldree (Cradle narrator) talks about audiobooks & narration
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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3.40 Joe Abercrombie answers our questions about The Age of Madness, how he writes & more!
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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3.39 Talking with Joe Abercrombie about The First Law, his writing methods, & more!
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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3.38 How to launch books on Kickstarter | Robin & Michael J. Sullivan (Part 2/2)
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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3.37 How to launch books on Kickstarter | Robin & Michael J. Sullivan (Part 1/2)
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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3.36 Gabriel Bergmoser talks ‘The Hitchhiker’ - an Audible Original
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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3.35 Peter V. Brett (author of The Demon Cycle) explains his writing process
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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3.34 Peter V. Brett talks about The Demon Cycle
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Joe Abercrombie talks about the Age of Madness (Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast Crossover)
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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3.33 Top 8 beginner writing advice tips
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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3.32 Writing interactive fiction with Hannah Powell-Smith & Kate Heartfield
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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3.31 We talk podcasting with SFF Addicts' Adrian M. Gibson
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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3.30 How to write comics & graphic novels with Mike Carey
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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3.29 Mike Carey on working with Neil Gaiman & writing Marvel comics
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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3.28 We critique a book blurb!
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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3.27 A new host (?), lessons from each other, & pen names (Listener Questions)
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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3.26 Writing text adventures & running a 6-figure Kickstarter with Aaron A. Reed
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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3.25 Working with a freelance book editor
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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3.24 Our current book editing processes (2022)
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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3.23 Great ideas, scene transitions and allegory (Listener Questions)
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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3.22 We write a book together
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May 30, 2022 |
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3.21 How to publish starting this year (2022)
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May 23, 2022 |
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3.20 Our thoughts on fantasy maps & listening to music when writing
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May 16, 2022 |
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3.19 Rob J. Hayes talks 'Sins of the Mother' (The War Eternal)
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May 09, 2022 |
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3.18 Behind the scenes of Jed's recent book launch (Siege of Treboulain)
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May 02, 2022 |
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3.17 Our current writing routines (2022)
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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3.16 Project in depth: Siege of Treboulain by Jed Herne
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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You can achieve a lot in 2 years (writing motivation)
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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3.15 The Chaos Episode: Volume II
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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3.14 Our thoughts on Sanderson's kickstarter
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Rob J. Hayes reads Sins of the Mother (The War Eternal #4)
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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3.13 How much does it cost to self-publish a book?
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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3.12 How to make an audiobook as a self-published author
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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3.11 Dealing with burnout & writer's block
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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3.10 We critique your covers & blurbs - part 2
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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3.09 We critique your covers & blurbs - part 1
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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3.08 TV Adaptations with Peter McClean
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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3.07 Fantasy Pet Peeves Gameshow
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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3.06 Making covers & blurbs that sell your book
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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What are your fantasy pet peeves?
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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3.05 How to get reviews before your book is published
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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3.04 (Listener Questions) Writing long series, disabled characters, and point of view
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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3.03 How to avoid scams as a writer
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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3.02 Our fave books we read in 2021
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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3.01 What writing lessons did we learn in 2021?
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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2.50 Writing progression fantasy: tips from Will Wight (author of Cradle)
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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2.49 Will Wight (author of Cradle) on the danger of success
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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2.48 When should you know your story’s theme?
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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2.47 Developing your voice, tone, & style
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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2.46 Introducing readers to new fantasy worlds
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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2.45 When is a book done?
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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2.44 How to focus
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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2.43 Gabriel Bergmoser: defining the modern Australian thriller
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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2.42 Resurrecting old writing projects
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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2.41 Recovering from failure as a writer
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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[In-Depth Interview] Rob Hayes on writing The War Eternal Trilogy
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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2.40 What is 'success' in writing?
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Writing Advice Wednesday: engaging prose, blank pages, and a writer's highest priority
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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2.39 Writing friendships in stories
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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2.38 Writing Great Antagonists (ft. Krystle Matar)
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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2.37 Unique Writing Techniques (ft. Krystle Matar)
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Rob J. Hayes reads from Spirits of Vengeance
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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2.36 Levelling up your writing (ft. Anthony Ryan)
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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2.35 Anthony Ryan talks about his writing journey
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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2.34 Writing re-readable stories
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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2.33 Brian Staveley's writing process & how to 'hack' Kindle Unlimited
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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2.32 How to make your city a character (ft. Brian Staveley)
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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2.31 Character introductions, editing, and discovering your idea is taken
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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2.30 Ghostwriting, best co-writing practices & more (ft. Clayton W. Snyder)
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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2.29 Co-writing a fantasy novel (ft. Clayton W. Snyder, co-author of Norylska Groans)
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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2.28 Anthologies, running a fantasy magazine, and tips for successful Kickstarters (ft. Adrian Collins, founder of Grimdark Magazine)
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Jul 02, 2021 |
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2.27 Listener Questions vol. 6
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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2.26 Listener Questions vol. 5
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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2.25 The death of heroic fantasy
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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2.24 - Random stuff, SPFBO, and more!
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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2.23 Gabriel Bergmoser: writing empathetic YA, Bruce Springsteen, and his movie adaptations
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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2.22 John Gwynne: using history as inspiration
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May 31, 2021 |
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2.21 John Gwynne's tips for writing great characters
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May 24, 2021 |
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2.20 Will Wight's best writing advice
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May 17, 2021 |
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2.19 Will Wight talks Cradle, writing, and hitting the NYT bestseller list!
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May 10, 2021 |
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2.18 Marketable covers, working with artists, and more - with Felix Ortiz
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May 03, 2021 |
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2.17 Designing Fantasy Book Covers with Felix Ortiz
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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2.16 Querying & Submitting to Publishers and Agents
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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2.15 M. L. Spencer returns for more questions!
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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2.14 Twists
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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2.13 Marketing with M. L. Spencer, author of the bestselling DRAGON MAGE
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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2.12 Listener Questions vol. 4
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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2.11 We respond to weird book reviews
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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2.10 The Chaos Episode
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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2.9 How to Write Great Endings
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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2.8 Writing a Captivating Opening Chapter
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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2.7 Writing the Perfect Opening Line
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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2.6 Our thoughts on story structure
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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2.5 Rob & Dyrk's top books to improve your writing craft
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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2.4 Structuring Chapters
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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We just launched a Patreon! Check it out for bonus content :)
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Jan 20, 2021 |
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2.3 The Grimdark Fantasy Genre
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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Listener Questions volume 3
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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The Bad Reviews Game Show
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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2020 in Review from the Wizards, Warriors, & Words team
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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(Quick Bites) How Adrian Tchaikovsky stayed persistent - despite taking 15 years to get published
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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1.22 Audience Q & A volume II
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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1.21 Adrian Tchaikovsky Q & A
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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1.20 Prose with Anna Smith Spark
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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1.19 World Building Expanded with Adrian Tchaikovsky
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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1.18 Innovative Fantasy Settings ft Gareth Hanrahan
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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1.17 - Animals ft. Adrian Tchaikovsky
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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1.16 - Productivity Featuring Gareth Hanrahan
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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1.15 Writing Great Dialogue
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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1.14 Gods and Monsters Featuring Gareth Hanrahan (Author of The Shadow Saint and The Gutter Prayer).
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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(Book Reading) The Thunder Heist by Jed Herne - Chp 1
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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The Thunder Heist by Jed Herne is out now!
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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1.13 Magic Systems
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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1.12 - RJ Barker Q&A
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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(Book Reading) Chapter 1 of Black Stone Heart (The Obsidian Path #1) by Michael R. Fletcher
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Oct 10, 2020 |
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1.11 Listener Questions - Trunk Novels, Short Stories, Hiring Editors, and more!
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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1.10 Fight Scenes ft. RJ Barker (Author of The Bone Ships and The Wounded Kingdom series)
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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1.9 Tense and POV ft. RJ Barker (Author of The Bone Ships and The Wounded Kingdom series)
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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1.8 Secondary Characters
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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1.7 Character Flaws
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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1.6 Editing
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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1.5 Sequels
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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1.4 Traditional vs Self-Publishing
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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1.3 World Building
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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1.1 Our Top Tips for Writing Characters
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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1.2 First Chapters
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Aug 03, 2020 |