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How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published
Season 1 Episode 8
In this episode, Richie struggles to say hello, JM’s cats make a few guest appearances, and somewhere in between, we talk about short stories—why you…
6 years, 1 month ago
Historical Fiction with Paul Cunningham
Season 1 Episode 7
In this episode, JM interviews historical fiction author Paul Cunningham. Paul is the author of the book "Contention," which details "the most chaoti…
6 years, 2 months ago
Overwhelmed by Worldbuilding? Discover How To Create Immersive Worlds Without Overloading Your Reader
Season 1 Episode 6
Struggling to build a believable fantasy world without drowning your reader in detail? Learn the secrets of natural worldbuilding from writers who’ve…
6 years, 3 months ago
Is The Novel Dead?
Season 1 Episode 5
A few weeks back, Richie carried out a bit of research inspired by the comments of a professional book reviewer named Damien Walter. Walter argued th…
6 years, 3 months ago
Fantasy Tropes Explained: How to Subvert Clichés and Write Original Stories
Season 1 Episode 4
Learn how to use and subvert fantasy tropes to create original, compelling stories while avoiding clichés and predictable storytelling.
Fantasy tropes…
6 years, 4 months ago
Muddy Villages and Stone Castles - Medieval Settings in Fantasy
Season 1 Episode 3
Are medieval settings holding fantasy back? In this episode, discover how to reinvent classic worlds and build fantasy settings that feel new and ali…
6 years, 4 months ago
Are Fantasy Clichés Ruining Your Story? Discover How to Break the Rules and Write Something Fresh
Season 1 Episode 2
Tired of hearing your story feels “too familiar”? In this episode, we explore how to spot, avoid, and reinvent common fantasy clichés to make your wr…
6 years, 5 months ago
The Promo
Season 1 Episode 1
A brand new monthly podcast looking at all things writing, fantasy fiction, and building your author platform. Hosted by Richie Billing (https://rich…
6 years, 5 months ago