Wizards, Warriors, & Words: A Fantasy Writing Advice Podcast
Jed Herne
A fantasy writing advice podcast, hosted by Jed Herne, Rob J. Hayes, Michael R. Fletcher, and Dyrk Ashton. Past guests include: Will Wight, Anthony Ryan, John Gwynne, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Anna Smith Spark, Gareth Hanrahan, Brian Staveley, R. J. Barker, and more. Each episode, we discuss a topic related to writing, editing, publishing, or marketing. With over 30 books published by our hosts - through traditional and self-published routes - you're bound to find new insights. Or at least hear some quality authorial banter. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 20, 2021 • 4min
We just launched a Patreon! Check it out for bonus content :)
Visit our new Patreon page to support the show: bit.ly/w3podcast (and get sweet bonuses!)When you join our Patreon page, you'll get cool bonuses in exchange for a monthly donation (like free books, ad-free episodes, priority Q & A access, and even editorial feedback on your own stories!). Don't worry - the show won't be disapearing behind a paywall. And it's not mandatory to support us on Patreon by any means. But if you can afford it and you enjoy what we do, it's the best way to help support us, which will let the show continue to grow :). Thanks for being awesome!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2021 • 27min
2.3 The Grimdark Fantasy Genre
Support the show on patreon for exclusive bonuses! www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords . What is grimdark fantasy, and what do our hosts think about it? Our books are often labelled as 'grimdark' (especially Michael R. Fletcher's), so how do we respond to this?If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editingFor more about our hosts and our books:Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.comMichael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.comRob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.ukJed Herne: jedherne.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2021 • 24min
Listener Questions volume 3
We discuss tropes vs. unique content, long book series, staying focussed while writing, and constructing a fellowship of characters. Enjoy! And if you have more questions for us, feel free to submit them at: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comIf you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editingFor more about our hosts and our books:Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.comMichael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.comRob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.ukJed Herne: jedherne.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 5, 2021 • 24min
The Bad Reviews Game Show
Get the complete Paternus trilogy audiobook for free with our special link: www.audibletrial.com/words . Welcome to the bad reviews game show, where we read bad reviews and try to guess whose books they're for!If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editingFor more about our hosts and our books:Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.comMichael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.comRob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.ukJed Herne: jedherne.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2020 • 53min
2020 in Review from the Wizards, Warriors, & Words team
With 2020 in the rear-view mirror, the Wizards, Warriors, & Words crew discusses what we did this year, our proudest writing accomplishments, our most effective marketing tactics, the most useful writing lessons we learned, our favourite books read, and what's ahead for 2021. Thank you for making the first season of WWW such a fun ride - and here's to the new year ahead!If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editingFor more about our hosts and our books:Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.comMichael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.comRob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.ukJed Herne: jedherne.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2020 • 3min
(Quick Bites) How Adrian Tchaikovsky stayed persistent - despite taking 15 years to get published
This is a short extract from a recent episode with Adrian Tchaikovsky (author of Children of Time, Shadows of the Apt, The Doors of Eden, and more). Listen to the full episode here: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/episodes/1-21-Adrian-Tchaikovsky-Q--A-enpbpk. What did you think of this 'quick bites' edition of the podcast? Let Jed know by emailing wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com .--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2020 • 42min
1.22 Audience Q & A volume II
We answer your listener questions, again! (Featuring Anna Smith Spark as a bonus guest). More questions? Email us at wizardswarriorswords(at)gmail.comIf you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editingFor more about our hosts and our books:Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.comMichael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.comRob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.ukJed Herne: jedherne.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2020 • 34min
1.21 Adrian Tchaikovsky Q & A
Arthur C. Clark award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky (Children of Time, Shadows of the Apt, The Doors of Eden) answers a whole bunch of questions from our hosts!If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editingFor more about our hosts and our books:Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.comMichael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.comRob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.ukJed Herne: jedherne.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2020 • 58min
1.20 Prose with Anna Smith Spark
Anna Smith Spark (author of grimdark fantasy book, The Court of Broken Knives) joins us to talk about her unique and celebrated prose styling, along with sharing her advice for improving your prose in general.If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editingFor more about our hosts and our books:Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.comMichael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.comRob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.ukJed Herne: jedherne.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2020 • 32min
1.19 World Building Expanded with Adrian Tchaikovsky
Arthur C. Clark award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky (Children of Time, Shadows of the Apt, The Doors of Eden) joins us again to discuss how to create amazing fantasy and sci-fi worlds. Enjoy!If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editingFor more about our hosts and our books:Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.comRob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.ukJed Herne: jedherne.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
