The Fantasy Writing Show with Jed Herne

In this episode, I explore a simple 6-step process that you can use to easily structure the scenes in your fantasy book.Get my Notion Scene template: https://bit.ly/scene-templateWatch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3XxhIGd5R4o?si=g6k8veO1nLs_2Xd3Apply for my Fantasy Outlining Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/jed-bootcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a full masterclass on writing better sentences in your fantasy novel, drawing from my experience of editing around 800,000 words over the past year.Get ProWritingAid (20% discount with my affiliate link): https://jedherne.com/prowritingaidWatch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hWGBJQxqHkM?si=PwIgA_2fx2SuD4lv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"There are four main reasons why you're struggling to finish your fantasy novel, and here's how to fix them." Today, I'm helping you break through your creative blocks and set yourself up to finally finish your debut novel. Apply for Jed Herne's Fantasy Outlining Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/outlining_bootcampGet my Easy Writing Habits course: https://easywritinghabits.com/Get my word count tracker template: https://jedherne.gumroad.com/l/tracker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 today's episode, I share the most common description mistakes I see new fantasy writers making, based on my experience of editing over 751,000+ words of fantasy stories so far this year. Tools mentioned:ProWritingAid - get the software here: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=4301 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 getting around that. However, over my author career, I've discovered several non-writing habits that help me tell better stories. Many of these are incredibly simple to implement - yet incredibly powerful at the same time. Join my Easy Writing Habits course: https://easywritinghabits.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 Maass, who has run a successful literary agency for over 40 years. Maass' clients include notable fantasy authors like Brent Weeks and Peter McClean, who have sold millions of books.The Emotional Craft of fiction has been one of my favourite writing advice books ever since I first read it in 2019, so there's a lot to unpack in this episode. Enjoy!Get The Emotional Craft of Fiction here: https://amzn.to/46WqI1U (affliate link)Apply for Jed Herne's Fantasy Outlining Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/outlining-bootcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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, based on his experience of editing 19 novels and getting on 70+ coaching calls with authors over the last year.Get Jed's new book, Kingdom of Dragons: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jedherne/kingdom-of-dragons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Promise readers a great future...then take it away." Today, Jed shares six tactics for writing more impactful, emotional character deaths in your fantasy novel. This podcast was originally a YouTube video. Watch that video here: Apply for my 6-week outlining bootcamp: https://jedherne.com/outlineGet my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': https://jedherne.com/lessonsJoin my Easy Writing Habits course: https://easywritinghabits.com/Apply for my 1-on-1 Story Coaching program: https://jedherne.com/coachingABOUT THE SHOW:Jed Herne is the author of three fantasy novels: Fires of the Dead, Across the Broken Stars, and The Thunder Heist. He also wrote the bestselling video game, Siege of Treboulain. On this podcast, he shares the best writing advice he's learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 starting with chapter one. To do this, I critique the prologues from A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, Never Die by Rob J. Hayes, Dragon Mage by M. L. Spencer, The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkein, and Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. Check out my next book (Kingdom of Dragons) on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/kingdom-of-dragons-jedThis podcast was originally a YouTube video. Watch that video here: https://youtu.be/UXXyHybSdvw?si=2YM3fjqLeDl0rjBTABOUT THE SHOW:Jed Herne is the author of three fantasy novels: Fires of the Dead, Across the Broken Stars, and The Thunder Heist. He also wrote the bestselling video game, Siege of Treboulain. On this podcast, he shares the best writing advice he's learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast was originally a YouTube video. Watch that video here: https://youtu.be/ivY-_im3NrU?si=RkZkaHSnhc_yo1GwApply for my 6-week outlining bootcamp: https://jedherne.com/outlineGet my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': https://jedherne.com/lessonsJoin my Easy Writing Habits course: https://easywritinghabits.com/ABOUT THE SHOW:Jed Herne is the author of three fantasy novels: Fires of the Dead, Across the Broken Stars, and The Thunder Heist. He also wrote the bestselling video game, Siege of Treboulain. On this podcast, he shares the best writing advice he's learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.