Wizards, Warriors, & Words: A Fantasy Writing Advice Podcast
By Jed Herne
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.
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Wizards, Warriors, & Words: A Fantasy Writing Advice PodcastNov 08, 2021
3.36 Gabriel Bergmoser talks ‘The Hitchhiker’ - an Audible Original
Jed is joined by Gabriel Bergmoser to discuss his latest thriller - an incredibly tense and suspenseful story about a trip through the Australian outback that goes horribly wrong.
To listen to 'The Hitchhiker' for FREE, sign up for a free, 30-day Audible trial here: https://www.audible.com/mk/freetrial
CHECK OUT JED'S PAST CONVERSATIONS WITH GABRIEL:
Wizards, Warriors & Words (2021): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/search/gabriel%20bergmoser
The Novel Analyst Podcast (2020): https://novelanalyst.com/2020/06/03/54
The Novel Analyst Podcast (2019): https://novelanalyst.com/2019/08/06/32
The Novel Analyst Podcast (2018): https://novelanalyst.com/2018/09/01/episode5/
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis!
3.35 Peter V. Brett (author of The Demon Cycle) explains his writing process
Peter V. Brett joins us again to discuss how he went from writing on the New York subway to selling over 3.5 million books. This is part two of a two-part interview.
Peter is the bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, which has sold more than three and a half million copies in 27 languages worldwide. His novels include The Warded Man (aka The Painted Man), The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core.
And, if you'd like to pick up the paperback of Peter's newest book, The Desert Prince, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Prince-Peter-V-Brett/dp/1984817108/
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel!
3.34 Peter V. Brett talks about The Demon Cycle
Peter V. Brett is the bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, which has sold more than three and a half million copies in 27 languages worldwide. His novels include The Warded Man (aka The Painted Man), The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core.
This is part one of a two-part interview with fantasy author Peter V. Brett—stay tuned for part two next week!
And, if you'd like to pick up the paperback of Peter's newest book, The Desert Prince, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Prince-Peter-V-Brett/dp/1984817108/
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/editing
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel!
Joe Abercrombie talks about the Age of Madness (Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast Crossover)
Listen to the full interview on the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast: https://www.theftfpodcast.com/
3.33 Top 8 beginner writing advice tips
Prompted by a listener question, we share the tips we wish we’d known when we started writing our first book. If you’re a new writer, then this episode is for you!
Our top 8 tips:
- Finish the book
- Don’t expect to find your voice right away - and that’s okay
- Try to enjoy the process - writer what you like
- It’s okay if it’s hard
- Think about point of view and tense - but it’s okay to mess up
- There’s no one right way to write a book
- Be consistent with your routine (but it’s okay to take a break)
- Just keep writing
WORKS/VIDEOS MENTIONED:
How to Read Novels Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster: https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Novels-Like-Professor-ebook/dp/B0015DWNR4
How to write your first book (on Jed's YouTube channel): https://youtu.be/amEfcgyUamw
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/editing
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel!
3.32 Writing interactive fiction with Hannah Powell-Smith & Kate Heartfield
Jed Herne (author of Siege of Treboulain) is joined by fellow Choice of Games authors Hannah Powell-Smith (Blood Money, Crème de la Crème) and Kate Heartfield (The Road to Canterbury, The Magician’s Workshop). Together, we discuss writing interactive fiction, our experiences of writing for Choice of Games, and more. Enjoy!
WORKS/GAMES MENTIONED:
Hannah's website: https://hannahpowellsmith.com/
Kate's website: https://kateheartfield.com/
Blood Money: https://www.choiceofgames.com/blood-money/
Crème de la Crème: https://www.choiceofgames.com/creme-de-la-creme/
The Road to Canterbury: https://www.choiceofgames.com/road-to-canterbury/
The Magician's Workshop: https://www.choiceofgames.com/magicians-workshop/
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/editing
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel!
3.31 We talk podcasting with SFF Addicts' Adrian M. Gibson
In a special crossover episode, we chat about podcasting in the sci-fi and fantasy space with SFF Addicts host Adrian M. Gibson (who is also the producer/editor of WWW). We dig into the origins of WWW and SFF Addicts, the ins and outs of running a podcast, ordering alcohol from Amazon UK, getting yourself a Jed and more. Of course, chaos ensues…
Watch or listen to SFF Addicts podcast here:
https://anchor.fm/sff-addicts/
https://www.youtube.com/c/FanFiAddict/
PODCASTS/BOOKS MENTIONED:
Novel Analyst podcast
Something Like an Autobiography by Akira Kurosawa
The Emerald Forest Diary by John Boorman
Just Tell Me When to Cry by Richard Fleischer
The Magic Lantern by Ingmar Bergman
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/editing
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
SFF Addicts: https://twitter.com/SFFAddictsPod
Adrian M. Gibson: https://twitter.com/adrianmgibson
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel!
3.30 How to write comics & graphic novels with Mike Carey
Mike Carey is a prolific comic book writer and graphic novelist. His work includes The Sandman spin-off series Lucifer, runs on Marvel’s X-Men and Fantastic Four series, and The Girl with All the Gifts, which he helped adapt into a movie.
BOOKS MENTIONED:
Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud
Reinventing Comics by Scott McCloud
Making Comics by Scott McCloud
My Faith in Frankie by Mike Carey
(NOTE: these are affiliate links—using them helps supports the show at no extra cost 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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Daniel Henderson and Taylon!
3.29 Mike Carey on working with Neil Gaiman & writing Marvel comics
We’re joined by comic book, screenwriter, and novelist extraordinaire Mike Carey (aka M. R. Carey)! Mike has an amazing backlist of work, including The Sandman spin-off series Lucifer, Marvel’s X-Men, and The Girl with All the Gifts, which he helped adapt into a movie.
If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: www.jedherne.com/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Daniel Henderson and Taylon!
3.28 We critique a book blurb!
We take a listener’s blurb and try to improve it.
NOTE: There were some issues with Rob's recording, so he drops out of the episode partway through.
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patron, Taylon!
3.27 A new host (?), lessons from each other, & pen names (Listener Questions)
We answer a bunch of listener questions!
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patron, Taylon!
3.26 Writing text adventures & running a 6-figure Kickstarter with Aaron A. Reed
Check out Aaron’s ‘50 Years of Text Games’ Kickstarter: bit.ly/50yearskickstarter
Jed is joined by Aaron A. Reed, who’s spent the last year writing in-depth research pieces on text adventure games from the last 50 years. He’s now put his learnings together into an awesome new book, which you can check out on Kickstarter.
We cover:
- Aaron’s Choice of Games story, Hollywood Visionary (which was a big inspiration for Jed).
- How to run a successful publishing Kickstarter to launch a book
- Writing lessons Aaron learned from the 50 games he covered in his new book
- And 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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
3.25 Working with a freelance book editor
Freelance editor Sarah Chorn (who has edited Michael Fletcher’s books) joins us to discuss the process of working with editors. We cover the 4 different types of editing passes, how much it costs to edit your book, and more.
NOTE: Apologies for some audio issues this week. We had difficulties with our guest's final recording.
To visit Sarah's website, head here: https://sarahchornedits.com/
For links to tools/software mentioned in this episode: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/tools
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
3.24 Our current book editing processes (2022)
We’re joined by freelance editor Sarah Chorn to discuss how we edit our books, and how our processes have evolved over time.
NOTE: Apologies for some audio issues this week. We had difficulties with our guest's final recording, especially her introduction, so we had to cut a bit of that out.
For links to tools/software mentioned in this episode: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/tools
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
3.23 Great ideas, scene transitions and allegory (Listener Questions)
We answer listener questions. If you have a question for us, send it through via our website (link below)!
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
3.22 We write a book together
Prompted by a patron question, we come up with a book concept on the spot. Chaos ensues…
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
3.21 How to publish starting this year (2022)
We discuss what we would do if we had to start from scratch and publish our first book this year.
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
3.20 Our thoughts on fantasy maps & listening to music when writing
We answer two listener questions.
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Jed's writing playlist for Siege of Treboulain: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XlDg2tlyDWA4EnRSQVuTM?si=a4c6a144416d4baf
Art for The Thunder Heist: https://jedherne.com/thunderheistartwork/
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:
Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/
Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/
Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/
Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/
This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/
3.19 Rob J. Hayes talks 'Sins of the Mother' (The War Eternal)
Rob J. Hayes talks about his latest book with Jed.
Read Sins of the Mother here: https://amzn.to/3sk3ukX
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
3.18 Behind the scenes of Jed's recent book launch (Siege of Treboulain)
Jed & Michael talk about their different book launch strategies, and we go into depth on Jed's recent launch of Siege of Treboulain.
Check out Siege of Treboulain here: https://www.choiceofgames.com/siege-of-treboulain/
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
3.17 Our current writing routines (2022)
We discuss our current writing routines and systems.
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/editing
Support us on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
3.16 Project in depth: Siege of Treboulain by Jed Herne
Play Siege of Treboulain here: https://jedherne.com/treboulain/
The Wizards, Warriors, & Words crew grills Jed with questions about his latest project, Siege of Treboulain – an interactive epic fantasy game.
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/editing
You can achieve a lot in 2 years (writing motivation)
This is an audio version of a recent video that Jed posted on YouTube. He thought it might be worthwhile sharing here, to show what's possible after two years of consistent work. Enjoy!
Check out Siege of Treboulain (releases April 14, 2022): https://jedherne.com/treboulain/
3.15 The Chaos Episode: Volume II
Michael R. Fletcher unleashes chaos by springing a surprise topic on the rest of the Wizards, Warriors, & Words crew...
Listen to our previous chaos episode here: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/210-the-chaos-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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
3.14 Our thoughts on Sanderson's kickstarter
We answer a listener question about Brandon Sanderson's record-breaking kickstarter.
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Rob J. Hayes reads Sins of the Mother (The War Eternal #4)
Pre-Order Sins of the Mother here: https://amzn.to/3uIvtel (releases May 3rd 2022)
Blurb:
In her darklight the world will burn.
Eskara Helsene is missing. She left her queendom, her friends, her children, even her own name behind. No one has seen the Corpse Queen for a decade.
Someone is murdering Sourcerers, forcing them to reject their magic and opening scars in reality, and monsters from the Other World are pouring through.
When an old acquaintance turns up out of the blue, Eska has no choice but to investigate the murders and the holes in reality.
Can she stop the murderer before the entire world is consumed? And will the conflict reveal her true nature?
3.13 How much does it cost to self-publish a book?
We're joined by a first-time author who asks us questions about the costs of self-publishing.
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
3.12 How to make an audiobook as a self-published author
Check out our new website: www.wizardswarriorswords.com
We discuss strategies and best practices for producing an audiobook as a self-published author.
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
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Jed Herne: jedherne.com
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
3.11 Dealing with burnout & writer's block
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We tackle a listener question and discuss our strategies for avoiding burnout and writer's block.
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
3.10 We critique your covers & blurbs - part 2
We continue to critique books submitted by our brave listeners. Strap in, because this section part is a tad more brutal than the first (sorry!).
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/9Nq-uA2C9Cc
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
3.09 We critique your covers & blurbs - part 1
Following up from a previous episode (3.06 Making covers & blurbs that sell your book), we had several brave listeners send in their books. In this episode, we critique them! Stay tuned for part 2 next week.
Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/KcNSxOXhrSs
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
3.08 TV Adaptations with Peter McClean
Peter McClean's 'Priest of Bones' (billed as Peaky Blinders with swords) is getting adapted for TV! In this episode, Peter joins us to discuss the process, along with a host of 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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
3.07 Fantasy Pet Peeves Gameshow
We run through a list of fantasy pet peeves (thanks for sending in so many!) and confess our writing sins. Featuring Peter McClean! (Author of Priest of Bones, Priest of Lies, Priest of Gallows, and Priest of Crowns).
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/editing
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Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
3.06 Making covers & blurbs that sell your book
Jed Herne, Rob J. Hayes, and Dyrk Ashton discuss how to create effective covers and blurbs. Improving your cover and blurb is critical when it comes to marketing your book - and there's quite a few mistakes you should watch out for. (We know, because we've made them!). Enjoy!
Resources mentioned:
Writing Killer Cover Copy by Elana Johnson: https://amzn.to/3KUSyBN (affiliate link)
Kindlepreneur Bestseller Rank Calculator: https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-kdp-sales-rank-calculator/
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
What are your fantasy pet peeves?
Send us an email at wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com and let us know about your fantasy pet peeves! We're going to take these answers and use them in a future game show episode, so stay tuned :)
3.05 How to get reviews before your book is published
We answer a listener question about getting reviews.
Resources mentioned:
Reedsy book review blog list: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-review-blogs/
Booksirens: https://booksirens.com/
Self-Published Fantasy Book-Off (SPFBO)
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/editing
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Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
3.04 (Listener Questions) Writing long series, disabled characters, and point of view
We answer listener questions from our wonderful patrons!
If you want priority Q&A access (like these patrons enjoyed in this episode), please consider joining our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
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/editing
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Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
3.03 How to avoid scams as a writer
There's a ton of predatory 'marketers' and 'publishers' looking to manipulate authors. In this episode, we share our experiences, discuss red flags, and explain how to avoid these scams.
PS: If you're listening on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, please be sure to leave us a review!
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/editing
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Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
3.02 Our fave books we read in 2021
The Wizards, Warriors, & Words crew discuss the best books (and movies!) we read/saw last year. Also, Jed posted a more detailed list of his top reads on his website: Click here to check it out.
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/editing
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Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
3.01 What writing lessons did we learn in 2021?
We review the previous year, and explore some of the fantasy writing lessons we learned (and re-learned) in 2021.
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/editing
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For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
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/editing
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For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
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Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
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/editing
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For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
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/editing
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Join Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesday
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For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
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/editing
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Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Join Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesday
Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
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/editing
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For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Join Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesday
Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Join Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesday
Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com
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/editing
Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords
Join Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesday
Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com
For more about our hosts and our books:
Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com
Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com
Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk
Jed Herne: jedherne.com