Fantasy Authors Discuss Chapter Structure

Support the show on patreon for exclusive bonuses! www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords . In this episode, we discuss chapter structure. Do we aim for a certain length? How should they start? How should they end? Are cliffhangers smart, or are they gimmicky? All those answers and more in this show – enjoy!

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Wizards, Warriors, & Words now has a Patreon!

Visit our new Patreon page to support the Wizards, Warriors, & Words podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords

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!

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Grimdark Fantasy: 4 Authors Weigh In

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?

My Books:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

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Audience 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.com

My Books:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

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Authors React to Savage Reviews

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!

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Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

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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!

My Books:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

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Writing Motivation from Award-Winning Sci-fi Author Adrian Tchaikovsky

Adrian Tchaikovsky (author of Children of Time), shares how he stayed persistent during the 15 years it took him to become published. Watch our full episode with Adrian here: https://youtu.be/BrXAlA54YFY

My Books:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

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Wizards, Warriors, & Words 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.com

My Books:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

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Adrian Tchaikovsky Mega 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!

My Books:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

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