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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…
9 months, 2 weeks 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…
10 months, 2 weeks 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…
11 months, 2 weeks 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 ago
Why Agents Reject Your Book (And How to Get a Literary Agent Instead)
Season 3 Episode 17
This episode explains how to get a literary agent, focusing on query letters, submission strategies, and what agents look for in writers. You’ll lear…
1 year, 1 month ago
How to Write Fantasy Short Stories That Get Published (With Editor Dan Coxon)
Season 3 Episode 16
This episode explains how to write and publish fantasy short stories, focusing on structure, editing, and what editors look for in submissions. You’l…
1 year, 2 months ago
How to Write Grimdark Fantasy: Violence, Morality and Character Depth (With Anna Smith Spark)
Season 3 Episode 15
This episode explains how to write grimdark fantasy, focusing on morally complex characters, violence, tone, and emotional depth, with insights from …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Best Writing Tips for Authors: Short Stories, Publishing and Expert Advice
Season 3 Episode 14
Discover the most effective writing tips to improve your craft, get published, and build a successful writing career.
Writing advice is everywhere—but…
1 year, 4 months ago
How to Make an Audiobook: ACX, Narrators, and Audiobook Production Explained
Season 3 Episode 13
This episode explains how to make an audiobook, focusing on production, narration, and distribution using platforms like ACX. You’ll learn how to fin…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ciel Pierlot on Writing Fantasy and Queer Fiction: Characters, Craft, and Getting Published
Season 3 Episode 12
This episode explains how to write fantasy and queer fiction, focusing on character development, storytelling craft, and the path to publication, wit…
1 year, 6 months ago