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7 Description Mistakes New Fantasy Writers Make
"Studies show that smell triggers more emotion than any other sense. This is just one of the keys to writing great descriptions in your novel." In to…
2 years, 5 months ago
7 Non-writing Habits That Make You a Better Fantasy Writer
"To become a great writer, study human psychology." When it comes to writing great fantasy novels, you need to write a lot and read a lot. There's no…
2 years, 6 months ago
7 Ways to Create Emotion in Your Fantasy Novel
"Small details create big emotions." In today's episode, I share the seven most useful lessons I took from The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald M…
2 years, 6 months ago
10 Main Character Mistakes New Fantasy Writers Make
"Don't write what you know. Write what you've felt." In today's episode, Jed shares the most common main character mistakes new fantasy writers make,…
2 years, 6 months ago
6 Ways to Write Sadder Character Deaths (Writing Advice)
"Promise readers a great future...then take it away." Today, Jed shares six tactics for writing more impactful, emotional character deaths in your fa…
2 years, 7 months ago
Good vs Bad Fantasy Prologues (Writing Advice)
"I used to hate prologues, but I've changed my mind." Today, I explore the unique narrative advantages a prologue can provide when compared to just s…
2 years, 7 months ago
I Quit My Job to Be a Full-Time Fantasy Author
This podcast was originally a YouTube video. Watch that video here: https://youtu.be/ivY-_im3NrU?si=RkZkaHSnhc_yo1Gw
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2 years, 9 months ago
Strong Female Characters Will Ruin Your Novel (Do This Instead)
This podcast was originally a YouTube video. Watch that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQnXGP-So9c
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2 years, 9 months ago
18 Ways to Write Unique Magic Systems in Your Fantasy Novel
This podcast was originally a YouTube video. Watch that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvqVj3RAK4U
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2 years, 10 months ago
How to Write Immersive Setting Descriptions in Your Fantasy Novel (Writing Advice)
This podcast was originally a YouTube video. Watch that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVDJpn0oGac
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2 years, 10 months ago