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Book Marketing for Authors: How to Sell More Books and Build Your Author Brand
Season 2 Episode 43
Learn how to market your book effectively, build your author brand, and sell more copies with practical strategies from a professional book marketer.…
3 years ago
How to Create and Develop Characters: A Fantasy Writing Panel with Karen Heuler
Season 2 Episode 42
How do you create characters readers truly believe in — and grow them across a story? In this community panel episode of The Fantasy Writers' Toolshe…
3 years ago
How to Edit Your Novel Like a Pro: Types of Editing, Costs and What Actually Matters
Season 2 Episode 41
Learn how to edit your writing effectively, understand the different types of editing, and work with professional editors to improve your manuscript.…
3 years, 1 month ago
How to Create Fantasy Religions Readers Actually Believe In (With Norse Shaman Mark Weisman)
Season 2 Episode 40
Learn how to create realistic fantasy religions with insights from a Norse shaman, covering belief systems, character psychology, and worldbuilding t…
3 years, 1 month ago
Daniel Polansky Interview: Fantasy Writing Process, Worldbuilding and Character Conflict
Season 2 Episode 39
Learn the fantasy writing process from Daniel Polansky, including how to build unique worlds, craft conflict, and develop compelling characters.
What …
3 years, 2 months ago
How To Get a Literary Agent: Query Letters, Synopses and Traditional Publishing Explained
Season 2 Episode 38
Learn how to write a query letter, craft a strong synopsis, and find a literary agent with practical advice from industry experts.
Getting a literary …
3 years, 2 months ago
Writing Literary Fantasy And Pantsing With Karen Heuler
Season 2 Episode 37
Award-winning literary fantasy author Karen Heuler stops by the Toolshed to talk about pantsing and writing in the literary style.
Karen's new book, …
3 years, 3 months ago
Worldbuilding for Fantasy Writers: How to Build Immersive Worlds (With Stephen Aryan)
Season 2 Episode 36
Learn how to build rich, immersive fantasy worlds with practical advice, common pitfalls, and expert insights from a bestselling author.
Worldbuilding…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Power Of Writing Groups
Season 2 Episode 35
In this episode, I welcome three members from our writing community, Isa, Josh and Jonny, for a chat about our community writing groups.
Not so long…
3 years, 4 months ago
How to Create a Magic System for Your Fantasy World (With D&D and Witchcraft Examples)
Season 2 Episode 34
Learn how to build a compelling fantasy magic system from scratch, using real examples like Dungeons & Dragons and witchcraft to inspire your worldbu…
3 years, 4 months ago