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The Psychology Of Villains And Heroes
Season 2 Episode 17
In this episode, we march forth with our series on creating three-dimensional characters.
Political psychologist and YouTuber Abby returns to discuss …
3 years, 9 months ago
The Writing Process With Adrian Tchaikovsky
Season 2 Episode 16
We're both thrilled and honoured to welcome to the Toolshed award-winning author of many incredible Science Fiction and Fantasy books, Adrian Tchaiko…
3 years, 9 months ago
Kickstarter For Writers And Insights From Publishers On Submissions
Season 2 Episode 15
In this episode, we reveal publishing insights and tips on making successful submissions for short stories and novels.
We also take a look at the met…
3 years, 10 months ago
Medieval Entertainment Explained: Taverns, Bards, Games and Daily Life (With Aidan Mattis)
Season 2 Episode 14
Discover how people entertained themselves in the Middle Ages, from taverns and bards to games and feasts, and how to use these details to build rich…
3 years, 10 months ago
How to Write Ghost Stories: Haunting, Atmosphere and Fantasy Influences Explained
Season 2 Episode 13
Learn how to write compelling ghost stories, including key techniques for atmosphere, tension, and how the genre influences fantasy storytelling.
Ghos…
3 years, 11 months ago
Jobs In Fantasy
Season 2 Episode 12
In this episode, we take a look at the jobs and occupations we often see in the fantasy genre.
From bards to blacksmiths, a lot of these roles take i…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Moral Psychology Of Characters
Season 2 Episode 11
In part three of our series on creating lifelike characters, we welcome political psychologist, Abby, back to the Toolshed for a discussion on moral …
4 years ago
How Dungeons & Dragons Shaped Fantasy: Tropes, Worldbuilding and Storytelling Explained
Season 2 Episode 10
Discover how Dungeons & Dragons influenced modern fantasy, from iconic tropes to worldbuilding techniques and storytelling styles used by writers tod…
4 years ago
Weapons In Fantasy
Season 2 Episode 9
You can find all manner of weapons in the fantasy genre. From giant swords to magical axes, writers have conjured all manner of deadly devices over t…
4 years, 1 month ago
Sociology And Creating Characters
Season 2 Episode 8
In this episode of the podcast, I welcome sociologist and fantasy book lover Dr Enn Burke to the Toolshed to teach us how sociological factors can he…
4 years, 2 months ago