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
Dec 20, 2021 • 37min
2.50 Writing progression fantasy: tips from Will Wight (author of Cradle)
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.
Dec 13, 2021 • 33min
2.49 Will Wight (author of Cradle) on the danger of success
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.
Dec 6, 2021 • 25min
2.48 When should you know your story’s theme?
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.
Nov 29, 2021 • 23min
2.47 Developing your voice, tone, & style
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.
Nov 22, 2021 • 19min
2.46 Introducing readers to new fantasy worlds
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.
Nov 15, 2021 • 24min
2.45 When is a book done?
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.
Nov 8, 2021 • 34min
2.44 How to focus
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.
Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 13min
2.43 Gabriel Bergmoser: defining the modern Australian thriller
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.
Oct 25, 2021 • 24min
2.42 Resurrecting old writing projects
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.
Oct 18, 2021 • 32min
2.41 Recovering from failure as a writer
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.
