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
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Aug 9, 2021 • 31min
2.33 Brian Staveley's writing process & how to 'hack' Kindle Unlimited
Brian Staveley (The Emperor's Blades, Skullsworn, The Empire's Ruin, & more) joins us to discuss why he had to re-write a 300,000 word novel, how he stays persistant and motivated, and what his writing process looks like in general. We also discuss the merits of Indie publishing vs. traditional publishing, and Brian has a surprising revelation about Kindle Unlimited. 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/wizardswarriorswordsEmail 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.
Aug 2, 2021 • 30min
2.32 How to make your city a character (ft. Brian Staveley)
We're joined by Brian Staveley (The Emperor's Blades, Skullsworn, The Empire's Ruin, & more) to discuss how to write vivid, rich, atmospheric fantasy cities that feel like characters in their own right.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/wizardswarriorswordsEmail 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.
Jul 26, 2021 • 41min
2.31 Character introductions, editing, and discovering your idea is taken
Today we're joined by Michael J. Sullivan, M. D. Presley, and Daniel Potter to answer a series of listener questions. 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/wizardswarriorswordsEmail 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.
Jul 19, 2021 • 30min
2.30 Ghostwriting, best co-writing practices & more (ft. Clayton W. Snyder)
We continue to talk with Clayton about co-writing. What are the best principles to keep in mind for co-writing projects? How do you avoid conflict? What did he learn from the process? We also chat about Dyrk Ashton's co-writing experience for Wraithmarked Press.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/wizardswarriorswordsEmail 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.
Jul 12, 2021 • 19min
2.29 Co-writing a fantasy novel (ft. Clayton W. Snyder, co-author of Norylska Groans)
Clayton W. Snyder (co-author of Norylska Groans, along with our very own Michael R. Fletcher) joins us to discuss how to successfully co-write a novel.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/wizardswarriorswordsEmail 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.
Jul 2, 2021 • 1h 4min
2.28 Anthologies, running a fantasy magazine, and tips for successful Kickstarters (ft. Adrian Collins, founder of Grimdark Magazine)
Check out 'The King Must Fall' (a fantasy anthology by Grimdark Magazine) on Kickstarter: bit.ly/kingmustfall (Ends Thursday, July 15th).Today, we're joined by Adrian Collins, the founder of Grimdark Magazine, to discuss their latest kickstarter. (Which features a story by our very own Michael R. Fletcher!). We also chat about running a publishing house, kickstarter mistakes to avoid, 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/wizardswarriorswordsEmail 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.
Jun 28, 2021 • 28min
2.27 Listener Questions vol. 6
We continue answering listener questions from you awesome listeners :)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/wizardswarriorswordsEmail 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.
Jun 21, 2021 • 33min
2.26 Listener Questions vol. 5
We answer listener questions about imagery, and other topics!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/wizardswarriorswordsEmail 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.
Jun 14, 2021 • 24min
2.25 The death of heroic fantasy
Today we tackle a question from one of our Patrons: why don't we have heroes in our fantasy stories any more?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/wizardswarriorswordsEmail 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.
Jun 8, 2021 • 28min
2.24 - Random stuff, SPFBO, and more!
In this show, we discuss a bunch of random topics, including what we think about SPFBO. 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/wizardswarriorswordsEmail 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.
