Τα καλύτερα Writing Fantasy podcast (2024)

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Episode 117: Themes in Fiction - Justice & The Found Family 47:50

7d ago47:50

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Come have a drink & listen as Sherry & Taylor talk about themes in fiction and urban fantasy writing. In this episode, they discuss justice and the found family. Justice, a universal pursuit, drives characters to seek fairness, right wrongs, and fight for equality. It fuels narratives of redemption and challenges the status quo. Meanwhile, the them…

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Episode 116: Themes & Symbols - Luck and Fate 56:53

1M ago56:53

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Have a drink & listen! Tune in to this captivating podcast episode as we delve into the intricate web of luck and fate in fiction writing. In this episode, we explore how luck and fate shape characters' journeys and narratives. Both luck and fate have been used in fiction as themes, and we talk about how to incorporate these into your novels with s…

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Episode 115: Voice in Fiction 56:16

2M ago56:16

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Come have a cocktail and listen as we talk about voice in your fiction - from authorial to character to narrative voice. Discover the key elements that make your voice your own! Sources: https://jerichowriters.com/voice-in-the-novel-or-finding-yours/ https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-find-your-writing-voice#4hNIe0nfEiPp tNp9VBYASN https:/…

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Episode 114: Writing the Synopsis - a Revamp 54:56

2M ago54:56

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Come have a cocktail and listen as we talk about writing that dreaded synopsis. Discover the key elements that make a synopsis stand out, learn how to distill the essence of your narrative into a concise and captivating summary, and explore the dos and don'ts of this critical storytelling skill. Your next step in writing starts with writing a succe…

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Episode 113: Writing Query Letters - Revamped 1:01:23

3M ago1:01:23

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Come have a cocktail and listen as we talk about writing query letters! Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting your journey in the literary world, this episode equips you with the knowledge and tools to write query letters that open doors and pave the way for your manuscript's success. Tune in and elevate your query game to the next leve…

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Episode 112: Fixing those Plot Holes 44:45

3M ago44:45

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Plot holes can be as elusive as shadowy creatures in the night, but fear not! Sherry & Taylor are armed with their quills and a treasure trove of storytelling wisdom. TJoin us on a quest to explore common pitfalls in urban fantasy narratives, discovering the arcane solutions that seamlessly weave together the threads of your fantastical tales. The …

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Episode 111: Uncovering Plot Holes in Your Story 49:48

4M ago49:48

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In this episode, we talk about how to uncover plot holes in your work! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show Support the Show.Από τον Sherry & Taylor

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Greek Mythology 32:46

9M ago32:46

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Is Greek mythology fantasy or history? Or perhaps it’s both. Whatever it is, Greek myths, folklore, and legends have provided a wellspring of inspiration for fantasy and historical writers alike. In this episode, KJ and Oscar chat about their own love of Greek mythology, from writing to games to literature, and how they’ve used it in their own fant…

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Writing inspiration 35:50

9M ago35:50

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In this episode, KJ and Oscar take you on a journey through their personal experiences, revealing the secrets behind their wellspring of creativity. Drawing from a myriad of sources, including drawing and sketching, walking and video games, they share how they uncover inspiration in the most unexpected places – from everyday encounters to the wonde…

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Everything You Need to Know About Writing Groups 35:48

9M ago35:48

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Oscar and KJ embark on a journey to discover the true essence of writing groups and why they play a pivotal role in nurturing their own writer growth. From providing valuable critique to offering unwavering support and encouragement, these groups serve as a refuge for writers to hone their skills and flourish in their creative endeavours. What we a…

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Portal Worlds and Belonging with Linh Nguyen 30:41

10M ago30:41

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Join Oscar and KJ for an illuminating chat as they dive into portal worlds with middle-grade author Linh S. Nguyen. In this episode, KJ and Linh talk about finding belonging, home, and identity through fantasy, and how portal worlds can sometimes lead us home. KJ and Linh also chat about Linh’s debut middle-grade novel, ‘No Place Like Home’ and her…

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Writing in the Age of AI 37:28

10M ago37:28

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In this episode, Oscar and KJ dive into the realm where AI meets fantasy writing and publishing. From AI-powered story generators to virtual writing tools, we explore all the possibilities and ethics that AI technology has uncovered in fantasy writing. What we are reading: - KJ is reading The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune - Oscar is reading The Lies…

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Do you need an agent? 34:01

10M ago34:01

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As the publishing landscape has changed, the role of literary agents has as well. In this episode, Oscar and KJ dive into the world of literary agents, discussing their role in the publishing industry, how new authors can go about querying, and answering the ages-old question: “Do I need a literary agent? Resources mentioned: Eric Smith FOLD Publis…

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Small Worlds, Big Characters 27:09

10M ago27:09

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In this episode, Oscar and KJ delve into the concept of crafting big characters with small interior worlds, unearthing the secrets behind their depth and complexity. The magic and fantasy in these worlds are written using intrusive and liminal techniques, creating characters whose interior worlds spill over into reality. These worlds can be remarka…

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Two Books Deep Dive: Leviathan Wakes & A Monster Calls 30:37

11M ago30:37

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Join Oscar Ceceña and KJ Aiello on this deep-dive episode of the Why We Write Fantasy podcast as they unpack and discuss two fantasy novels and how these books helped them become better writers: "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness and "Leviathan Wakes" by James S. A. Corey. What we’re reading: KJ is reading Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow Oscar is rea…

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Queer Fantasy with Alli Temple 33:44

11M ago33:44

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Join KJ and Oscar for an enchanting chat as they dive into the captivating world of fantasy literature with author Alli Temple. In this episode, KJ and Alli explore the rich tapestry of queer storytelling, Alli's personal journey to becoming a published author, and her latest and highly anticipated trilogy, "The Pirate & Her Princess." Check out Al…

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Using Fantasy to retell a story 28:58

11M ago28:58

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Retelling a story using fantasy provides not only entertainment but also symbolism and an emotional connection to it. In this episode, Oscar and KJ talk about why retelling stories is important and how ideas can be transmitted easier this way. What are we reading this week? - KJ is reading Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody. - Oscar is re…

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Fantasy Worldbuilding 34:19

11M ago34:19

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Worldbuilding is a pillar of fantasy writing, but not all worlds are the same. In this episode, Oscar Cecena and KJ Aiello dive into the different types of worlds that fantasy writers create and how those worlds shape characters and, in turn, how characters shape worlds. What are we reading? KJ is reading Little Eve by Catriona Ward Oscar is readin…

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Jed Herne's new fantasy writing advice podcast! 22:55

11M ago22:55

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Check out Jed's new fantasy writing podcast by searching for 'the Jed Herne Show' in your podcast app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Do We Write Fantasy? 26:05

12M ago26:05

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Welcome to the first episode of the Why We Write Fantasy Podcast, with hosts KJ Aiello and Oscar Ceceña. Join us as we dive into why we write fantasy, what we love about the genre, and where our journey with fantasy started.Από τον Why We Write Fantasy

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Welcome to Why We Write Fantasy 2:53

12M ago2:53

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A podcast about all the reasons why we write (and read) fantasy, with hosts Oscar Ceceña and KJ Aiello. Check us out at www.whywewritefantasy.com and on Instagram at @whywewritefantasy.Από τον Why We Write Fantasy

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Episode 110: Showing Vulnerability in your Characters 56:18

1+ y ago56:18

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In this episode, we talk about how to make a badass character more vulnerable, and why you would want to! Come have a drink & listen! Support the show Support the Show.

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Episode 109: We are Back - How to Get Back to Writing After a Hiatus 1:09:48

1+ y ago1:09:48

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WE ARE BACK!!! In this episode, we talk about how to get back into writing after a looooong break! Come have a drink & listen! Support the Show.

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Introducing: Write the Story podcast 1:01

1+ y ago1:01

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A brand-new podcast from Autumn Birt and Jesper Schmidt, the creators and hosts of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast. This limited series is eight episodes long, dedicated to make you a better writer and understand story structure better. You get to listen in on Autumn and Jesper's conversations as they plot a short story from scratch. It's a behind t…

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3.45 A chaotic farewell (The final episode of the podcast!) 42:34

1+ y ago42:34

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Wizards, Warriors & Words has come to an end, and we've gathered together for our final episode to wish you all farewell. Tears are shed, laughs are had, and, as expected, chaos ensues... Thank you all for listening and supporting the show—without you, we wouldn't have gotten this far. - Love, Jed, Mike, Dyrk and Rob. BOOKS MENTIONED: The Bladed Fa…

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3.44 Top tips for writing multiple points of view (POV) in a novel 20:55

1+ y ago20:55

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We discuss our DOs and DON’Ts for writing multiple point of view characters in a novel. Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE AB…

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3.43 What to do when your writing is going off track, author websites, motivation & more listener questions! 25:36

1+ y ago25:36

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We answer a big batch of listener questions from you, our wonderful listeners! Questions: - 1:32 - Question 1: What can I do if my writing goes off track? - 6:56 - Question 2: Should I make an author website? - 11:52 - Question 3: How do I stay motivated? - 15:31 - Question 4: How do I network in the writing community? Support Wizards, Warriors, & …

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3.42 Writing cozy fantasy (feat. Travis Baldree - author of Legends & Lattes) 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

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We’re joined again by author and audiobook narrator Travis Baldree to discuss his cozy fantasy hit, Legends & Lattes! Listen to our previous episode with Travis here: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/341-travis-baldree-cradle-narrator-talks-about-audiobooks-narration Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus episodes: https://…

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3.41 Travis Baldree (Cradle narrator) talks about audiobooks & narration 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

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Jed and Dyrk chat to Travis Baldree - a prolific audiobook narrator whose narration credits include Cradle by (past guest on the show) Will Wight. CHECK OUT OUR PAST CHATS WITH WILL WIGHT (Author of Cradle): Writing progression fantasy (Dec. 2021): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/249-will-wight-author-of-cradle-on-the-danger-of-success The…

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3.40 Joe Abercrombie answers our questions about The Age of Madness, how he writes & more! 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

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If you haven't already listened to our first episode with Joe, check it out here: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/339-talking-with-joe-abercrombie-about-the-first-law-his-writing-methods-more We're joined once again by the Lord of all things grimdark, Joe Abercrombie! Joe is the author of The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, Last Argu…

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3.39 Talking with Joe Abercrombie about The First Law, his writing methods, & more! 33:33

1+ y ago33:33

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We interview Joe Abercrombie, author of The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, Last Argument of Kings, Best Served Cold, The Heroes, Red Country, A Little Madness, The Trouble with Peace, The Wisdom of Crowds, and more! As one of the best fantasy authors writing today, it was an absolute blast to discuss his writing methods, career, and more. St…

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3.38 How to launch books on Kickstarter | Robin & Michael J. Sullivan (Part 2/2) 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

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This is part two of our two-part discussion about using Kickstarter to launch books. If you haven't already listened to part one, check that out first: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/337-how-to-launch-books-on-kickstarter-robin-michael-j-sullivan-part-12 In this episode, we continue talking with Robin & Michael J. Sullivan - a New York Ti…

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3.37 How to launch books on Kickstarter | Robin & Michael J. Sullivan (Part 1/2) 46:47

1+ y ago46:47

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We’re joined by Michael J. Sullivan and his wife and business manager Robin Sullivan to discuss how to run effective Kickstarter campaigns. They’re masters at this - Brandon Sanderson even paid credit to them when running his own massive multimillion-dollar Kickstarter campaign, describing them as pioneers of this new publishing approach. Enjoy! Fo…

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3.36 Gabriel Bergmoser talks ‘The Hitchhiker’ - an Audible Original 1:15:19

1+ y ago1:15:19

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Jed is joined by Gabriel Bergmoser to discuss his latest thriller - an incredibly tense and suspenseful story about a trip through the Australian outback that goes horribly wrong. To listen to 'The Hitchhiker' for FREE, sign up for a free, 30-day Audible trial here: https://www.audible.com/mk/freetrial CHECK OUT JED'S PAST CONVERSATIONS WITH GABRIE…

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3.35 Peter V. Brett (author of The Demon Cycle) explains his writing process 39:52

1+ y ago39:52

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Peter V. Brett joins us again to discuss how he went from writing on the New York subway to selling over 3.5 million books. This is part two of a two-part interview. Peter is the bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, which has sold more than three and a half million copies in 27 languages worldwide. His novels include The Warded Man (aka Th…

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3.34 Peter V. Brett talks about The Demon Cycle 30:13

1+ y ago30:13

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Peter V. Brett is the bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, which has sold more than three and a half million copies in 27 languages worldwide. His novels include The Warded Man (aka The Painted Man), The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core. This is part one of a two-part interview with fantasy author Peter V. Bre…

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Join our First EVER Writer’s Getaway in 2023 3:40

1+ y ago3:40

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Come for three days of writing workshops, writing time, one-on-one coaching, and group activities. Leave with a completed short story to be included in a published compilation, polished writing skills, and new author friends. Sure, writers are often introverts, but aren’t you tired of everything happening online? We are! Plus, you can learn more an…

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Joe Abercrombie talks about the Age of Madness (Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast Crossover) 35:14

1+ y ago35:14

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Listen to the full interview on the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast: https://www.theftfpodcast.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3.33 Top 8 beginner writing advice tips 43:47

2y ago43:47

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Prompted by a listener question, we share the tips we wish we’d known when we started writing our first book. If you’re a new writer, then this episode is for you! Our top 8 tips: Finish the book Don’t expect to find your voice right away - and that’s okay Try to enjoy the process - writer what you like It’s okay if it’s hard Think about point of v…

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3.32 Writing interactive fiction with Hannah Powell-Smith & Kate Heartfield 58:45

2y ago58:45

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Jed Herne (author of Siege of Treboulain) is joined by fellow Choice of Games authors Hannah Powell-Smith (Blood Money, Crème de la Crème) and Kate Heartfield (The Road to Canterbury, The Magician’s Workshop). Together, we discuss writing interactive fiction, our experiences of writing for Choice of Games, and more. Enjoy! WORKS/GAMES MENTIONED: Ha…

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3.31 We talk podcasting with SFF Addicts' Adrian M. Gibson 1:38:04

2y ago1:38:04

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In a special crossover episode, we chat about podcasting in the sci-fi and fantasy space with SFF Addicts host Adrian M. Gibson (who is also the producer/editor of WWW). We dig into the origins of WWW and SFF Addicts, the ins and outs of running a podcast, ordering alcohol from Amazon UK, getting yourself a Jed and more. Of course, chaos ensues… Wa…

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3.30 How to write comics & graphic novels with Mike Carey 25:02

2y ago25:02

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Mike Carey is a prolific comic book writer and graphic novelist. His work includes The Sandman spin-off series Lucifer, runs on Marvel’s X-Men and Fantastic Four series, and The Girl with All the Gifts, which he helped adapt into a movie. BOOKS MENTIONED: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud Reinventing Comics by Scott McCloud Making Comics by Sco…

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3.29 Mike Carey on working with Neil Gaiman & writing Marvel comics 28:12

2y ago28:12

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We’re joined by comic book, screenwriter, and novelist extraordinaire Mike Carey (aka M. R. Carey)! Mike has an amazing backlist of work, including The Sandman spin-off series Lucifer, Marvel’s X-Men, and The Girl with All the Gifts, which he helped adapt into a movie. If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with …

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3.28 We critique a book blurb! 30:08

2y ago30:08

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We take a listener’s blurb and try to improve it. NOTE: There were some issues with Rob's recording, so he drops out of the episode partway through. If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editing Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonu…

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3.27 A new host (?), lessons from each other, & pen names (Listener Questions) 23:59

2y ago23:59

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We answer a bunch of listener questions! If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editing Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bon…

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3.26 Writing text adventures & running a 6-figure Kickstarter with Aaron A. Reed 1:00:28

2y ago1:00:28

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Check out Aaron’s ‘50 Years of Text Games’ Kickstarter: bit.ly/50yearskickstarter Jed is joined by Aaron A. Reed, who’s spent the last year writing in-depth research pieces on text adventure games from the last 50 years. He’s now put his learnings together into an awesome new book, which you can check out on Kickstarter. We cover: Aaron’s Choice of…

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3.25 Working with a freelance book editor 25:15

2y ago25:15

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Freelance editor Sarah Chorn (who has edited Michael Fletcher’s books) joins us to discuss the process of working with editors. We cover the 4 different types of editing passes, how much it costs to edit your book, and more. NOTE: Apologies for some audio issues this week. We had difficulties with our guest's final recording. To visit Sarah's websi…

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3.24 Our current book editing processes (2022) 31:43

2y ago31:43

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We’re joined by freelance editor Sarah Chorn to discuss how we edit our books, and how our processes have evolved over time. NOTE: Apologies for some audio issues this week. We had difficulties with our guest's final recording, especially her introduction, so we had to cut a bit of that out. For links to tools/software mentioned in this episode: ht…

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