The Am Writing Fantasy Podcast

Nov 19 2022 281
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In today’s publishing landscape, you can reach fans all over the world. Query letters are a thing of the past. You don’t even need a literary agent. There is nothing standing in the way of making a living from writing. Join the two bestselling fantasy authors, Autumn and Jesper, every Monday, as they explore the writing craft, provides tips on publishing, and insights on how to market your books.

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Introducing: Write the Story podcast

Nov 19 2022 1 mins  
A brand-new podcast from Autumn Birt and Jesper Schmidt, the creators and hosts of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast. This limited series is eight episodes long, dedicated to make you a better writer and understand story structure better. You get to listen in on Autumn and Jesper's conversations as they plot a short story from scratch. It's a behind the scenes look at the process of c

Join our First EVER Writer’s Getaway in 2023

Aug 21 2022 3 mins  
Come for three days of writing workshops, writing time, one-on-one coaching, and group activities. Leave with a completed short story to be included in a published compilation, polished writing skills, and new author friends. Sure, writers are often introverts, but aren’t you tired of everything happening online? We are! Plus, you can learn more and improve your writing skills fa

This is the End. And here‘s Why.

Dec 13 2021 4 mins  
We've unfortunately come to the end of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast. In this short brief, you'll learn why and where to go from here.

The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 154 – Publishing and Writing Fantasy in Today‘s Market

Dec 06 2021 40 mins  
The New York Times bestselling author, Anthony Ryan, joins the Am Writing Fantasy podcast for a discussion with Jesper about fantasy writing, publishing, and marketing books in today's publishing landscape. Find Ryan's books here: https://anthonyryan.net/ Tune in for new episodes EVERY single Monday. SUPPORT THE AM WRITING FANTASY PODCAST! Please tell a fellow author about the show

The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 153 – Critical Reading of Jade City by Fonda Lee

Nov 29 2021 50 mins  
Today we delve into the Nebula Award Nominated and bestselling book Jade City by Fonda Lee. What can this highly acclaimed AND popular novel teach us about worldbuildling, plotting, and characters? Join us and we share what we love, what we didn't prefer, and our thoughts on this novel. Tune in for new episodes EVERY single Monday. SUPPORT THE AM WRITING FANTASY PODCAST! Please tel

The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 152 – Breaking Mental Health & Race Stereotypes in Your Novel—with Iona Wayland

Nov 22 2021 43 mins  
Do you wonder if you've avoided stereotypes in your writing and been appropriately sensitive to people of different races, ethnicities, or neurodivergent? There are aspects to look for as you write and edit to make certain you are aware of how what you've written will be perceived. Plus, there are sensitivity readers who can help you out! With special guest and sensitivity reader I

The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 151 – Good Characters doing Bad things

Nov 15 2021 40 mins  
A Game of Thrones has inspired characters who contain such strong good qualities, like honor or justice, that it can lead to his or her death. And writing classes teach developing characters with strengths and weaknesses to make them well rounded. A heroine can be a skilled warrior AND too self assured. This makes a more complex character, one that is beyond two dimensions, but wha

The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 150 – How to Create Chapters That Will Hook Readers

Nov 08 2021 32 mins  
Do you want to write a page turning novel that will keep readers up long past their bedtime? Well, one key to doing that is to write chapters that keep readers turning pages. We go over some tips from opening lines to closing and everything in between to help you write chapters that will keep your readers hooked. To check out the book Plot Development that we mention in the podcast

The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 149 – Top 10 WORST Plot Twists EVER

Nov 01 2021 69 mins  
Some plot twists can elevate a story into a masterpiece, whereas others utterly destroys everything that came before it. In this humorous episode of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast, Autumn and Jesper compete to come up with the WORST five plot twists ever created. Tune in for new episodes EVERY single Monday. SUPPORT THE AM WRITING FANTASY PODCAST! Please tell a fellow author about

The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 148 – YouTube for Authors with Jenna Moreci

Oct 25 2021 45 mins  
Many authors have considered starting a YouTube channel. Autumn and Jesper tried for a couple of years - and failed. It's much harder than it looks. The questions is... will YouTube videos, focused on writing, actually help with fiction sales? The extremely successful YouTuber, Jenna Moreci, joins the Am Writing Fantasy podcast to offer advice and guidance. She knows everything the