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Email Marketing for Authors in 2026: How to Grow Your Audience and Sell More Books
Season 3 Episode 27
More From The Toolshed
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8 months ago
RJ Barker on Fantasy Writing: Character Depth, Worldbuilding, and the Writing Process
Season 3 Episode 26
More From The Toolshed
Get my handbook on writing fantasy > https://richiebilling.com/store/books/a-fantasy-writers-handbook-ebook
Get courses and clas…
9 months ago
The Biggest Mistakes Authors Make (According to a Writing Coach) | Suzy Vadori on Character Creation, Worldbuilding & Author Growth
Season 3 Episode 25
Are you repeating the same writing mistakes without realising it? In this episode, writing coach and author Suzy Vadori reveals the biggest errors sh…
10 months ago
How to Write a Book Series and Build an Author Brand That Sells More Books
Season 3 Episode 24
This episode explains how to write a successful book series and build an author brand that drives consistent book sales. You’ll learn how to structur…
11 months ago
Writing The Magic With Lucy Holland and Dan Coxon
Season 3 Episode 23
I'm delighted to be joined by bestselling fantasy authors Lucy Holland and Dan Coxon for an all-encompassing discussion on writing fantasy.
Dan has c…
1 year ago
Linguistics and Historical Fiction with Professor Charles Li
Season 3 Episode 22
In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Professor Charles Li, author of the brilliant new historical fiction novel, Lord Guan.
We chat all abo…
1 year, 1 month ago
Jim C. Hines on Writing Fantasy: Characters, Short Stories, and the Author Journey
Season 3 Episode 21
This episode explains how to improve your fantasy writing by focusing on character development, short story craft, and long-term creative growth, wit…
1 year, 2 months ago
Writing Fresh Fantasy With Kel Kade
Season 3 Episode 20
In this episode, I’m joined by New York Times Best Selling fantasy author, Kel Kade.
Kel’s new book, Sanctum of the Soul, was published by Tor in Feb…
1 year, 3 months ago
Theme, Premise and Writing YA In 2025 with Sarah Arthur
Season 3 Episode 19
Award-winning YA author Sarah Arthur returns to the Toolshed to discuss her brilliant new book, Once A Castle.
Sarah also shares her experiences follo…
1 year, 4 months ago
How to Write Realistic Injuries and Wounds in Fantasy (With an ER Doctor)
Season 3 Episode 18
This episode explains how to write realistic injuries and wounds in fantasy stories, focusing on medical accuracy, trauma, and believable consequence…
1 year, 5 months ago