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9 Worldbuilding Mistakes New Fantasy Writers Make
If you’re writing a fantasy novel, there’s a good chance you’re making one of these nine critical worldbuilding mistakes — and the problem is that an…
1 year, 4 months ago
How to Write Your First Fantasy Novel in 2025 (Full Guide)
In this episode, I share my full step-by-step process for writing a great fantasy novel. After publishing four fantasy books (and after helping many …
1 year, 4 months ago
How to Write Compelling Character Dynamics in Your Fantasy Novel
In this episode, I share a 7-step framework for writing interesting character relationships in your fantasy novel.
If you would like my personal help…
1 year, 6 months ago
How to Write Unforgettable Fantasy Villains
In this episode, Jed Herne shares five principles to write better antagonists in your fantasy novel.
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1 year, 7 months ago
Answering Your Fantasy Writing Questions (Dialogue Tips, Writing Themes, Character Development, & More)
To celebrate my YouTube channel reaching over 100,000 subscribers, I'm answering 42 of your fantasy writing questions. Enjoy!
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1 year, 7 months ago
10 Worst Ways to Start Your Fantasy Novel
I surveyed 367 fantasy readers to ask: what's the worst way to start a fantasy novel? In this episode, I share the top 10 most common responses - alo…
1 year, 9 months ago
7 Signs Fantasy Readers Will Love Your Magic System
In this episode, I cover seven principles that will make sure readers love your magic system. This is based on my experience of publishing four fanta…
1 year, 10 months ago
15 Advanced Worldbuilding Techniques I Learned from Publishing 5 Books
In this episode, I share 15 advanced worldbuilding techniques I learned from publishing four fantasy books, along with my interactive fantasy novel, …
1 year, 10 months ago
How to Expand a Fantasy Novel That's Too Short (3 Steps)
In this episode, I'll show you how to lengthen a fantasy novel that's too short, without making it feel boring or slow-paced.
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1 year, 10 months ago
6 First Page Mistakes New Fantasy Writers Make
There’s six huge mistakes that will kill your fantasy novel on page one. I know this because I’ve edited fantasy novels for 34 writers over the last …
1 year, 11 months ago