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How To Write Fight and Battle Scenes
Season 1 Episode 24
In this episode, we're picking up on fantasy weapons and armour and exploring how writers can employ them in fight and battle scenes. We cover some g…
5 years, 6 months ago
How To Create Conflict
Season 1 Episode 23
In this episode, Richie is talking all things conflict. What is conflict? Why is it important? How do you create it? And he discusses its close relat…
5 years, 7 months ago
Fantasy Armor and Weapons
Season 1 Episode 22
In our first episode of 2021, we're diving into fantasy armor and fantasy weapons. We examine why the medieval period is so popular in the fantasy ge…
5 years, 7 months ago
Christmas Special
Season 1 Episode 21
In our first-ever Christmas special, we welcome two guests to the Writers' Toolshed - EA Robins and Douglas WT Smith, two fantastic writers who make …
5 years, 8 months ago
Author Website, SEO and Email Lists: Book Marketing That Actually Works
Season 1 Episode 20
Learn how to build an author website, use SEO and email marketing, and create a long-term strategy to grow your audience and sell more books.
Book mar…
5 years, 9 months ago
How to Write Dialogue That Feels Real: Avoid Bad Dialogue and Hook Readers Instantly
Season 1 Episode 19
Learn how to write natural, engaging dialogue with practical techniques, common mistakes to avoid, and formatting tips used by professional writers.
D…
5 years, 9 months ago
The Best Fantasy Books Of All Time
Season 1 Episode 18
In our ninth episode, we're taking a look at TIME magazine's recently published list of the top 100 fantasy books of all time. Click here to see the …
5 years, 10 months ago
Talking Anthologies with Transmundane Press
Season 1 Episode 17
Anthology: a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music.
In this not-so-mini episode, JM interviews the editors of Tr…
5 years, 11 months ago
Magic Systems in Fantasy
Season 1 Episode 16
Magic systems play an important role in fantasy. Many people associate wizards, witches, magical weapons, creatures and worlds with the genre.
In thi…
6 years ago
How to Make an Audiobook: Costs, Production and How Authors Can Profit
Season 1 Episode 15
Learn how to create and profit from audiobooks, including production options, costs, and strategies to turn your novel into a successful audio releas…
6 years, 1 month ago