Will Wight (author of Cradle) joins us to share his best advice for writing progression fantasy!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/editingSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsJoin Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesdayEmail us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFor 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.

Will Wight (author of Cradle) returns to the podcast to discuss the perils of success and his experience of dealing with criticism.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/editingSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsJoin Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesdayEmail us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFor 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.

Jed approaches the other hosts for some writing counselling... He's starting a new project, and he doesn't yet know the theme. Is that an issue? We dig in to discuss. 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/editingSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsJoin Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesdayEmail us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFor 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.

We answer a listener from one of our patrons, who asks about how to find your voice and style as a writer.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/editingSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsJoin Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesdayEmail us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFor 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.

We answer a worldbuilding question from one of our patrons, who asks: “How do you handle confusion about your world building? How much reader-flailing or hand-holding is acceptable to you?”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/editingSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsJoin Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesdayEmail us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFor 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.

We discuss when it’s a good time to finish a project. We also talk about how to develop an objective mind when you’re editing – including some of the strange tactics we use to see our stories with fresh eyes.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/editingSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsJoin Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesdayEmail us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFor 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.

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/editingSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsJoin Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesdayEmail us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFor 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.

Gabriel Bergmoser (author of The Hunted, The Inheritance, and much more) joins me to discuss the often painful process of editing drafts, the state of the Australian thriller genre, the joys (and challenges) of The Wheel of Time, and much more. 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/editingSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsJoin Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesdayEmail us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFor 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.

We discuss how to get back into working on an old story. 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/editingSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsJoin Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesdayEmail us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFor 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.

How can you get back on track after a bad writing experience, or when a book is rejected? That's what we discuss in this episode.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/editingSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsJoin Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesdayEmail us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFor 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.