Bedste Writing Interview-podcasts (2024)

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Introducing: Wizards, Warriors, & Words - my new fantasy writing advice podcast! 28:02

4+ y ago28:02

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Hey there! I'm stoked to finally reveal my latest podcast: Wizards, Warriors, & Words. Jointly hosted by myself, Michael R. Fletcher, Dyrk Ashton, and Rob J. Hayes, each episode we explore an element of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing, with a focus on fantasy stories. Between us, we've published around 25 books - in both the traditional…

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55. [Book Review] Shadows of Self - Mistborn 5 - by Brandon Sanderson 11:43

4+ y ago11:43

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My in-depth thoughts on Shadows of Self (Mistborn, #5) by Brandon Sanderson. Email: jed@jedherne.com Booknest Reviews: https://booknest.eu/review-2/jed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Q & A with Jed - why I write fantasy, why did I self-publish, and the state of the fantasy genre 17:41

4+ y ago17:41

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I was recently interviewed by Lavender Lass Books about Across the Broken Stars - my entry into this year's Self-Published Fantasy Book-Off, run by Mark Lawrence. This episode is the audio version of that interview. Enjoy! Twitter: @JedHerne Email: jed(at)jedherne.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Aca…

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54. [Interview] Gabriel Bergmoser talks about The Hunted, adapting his book into a major movie, and how to write gripping stories 1:39:59

4+ y ago1:39:59

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Gabriel Bergmoser and I sat down to discuss The Hunted (his latest thriller novel) in depth. This is the third time I've interviewed him, and somehow he keeps getting better. The Hunted is my favourite book of his and it was enthralling to dive into the mind of its creator. Enjoy! Buy The Hunted here: https://www.gabrielbergmoser.com/novels.html @g…

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Q & A with Jed Herne - My favourite character, the books that inspired me to start writing, and more 27:22

4+ y ago27:22

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I recently did a live video in the Grimdark Fantasy Readers & Writers group, answering Qs about my writing. It was a lot of fun! Here's the audio replay - enjoy! novelanalyst.com And if you have any other questions, I love talking with you listeners - email me at: jed(at)jedherne.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/messa…

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53. [Interview] Rob J. Hayes – Writing a Fantasy Trilogy, Overcoming Doubts, and The War Eternal 1:01:00

4+ y ago1:01:00

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I chat with Rob for the second time to discuss his latest grimdark fantasy trilogy, The War Eternal. The trilogy follows Eska, a young magician struggling to reconcile her urges for revenge with her longing for human connection. The books include: Along the Razor’s Edge The Lessons Never Learned From Cold Ashes Risen We also talk about overcoming d…

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52. [Interview} S. Andrew Swann - Lessons learned from publishing 26 fantasy and sci-fi books 51:05

4+ y ago51:05

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S. Andrew Swann is the pen name of Steven Swiniarski. He has published over 26 novels since 1993. His recent works include Sword of the Slayer – an interactive fiction story from Choice of Games. Show Notes: Steven's website: sandrewswann.com Twitter: @SAndrewSwann Facebook: facebook.com/sandrewswann Sword of the Slayer: choiceofgames.com/sword-of-…

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51. Red Country by Joe Abercrombie - Concrete and Specific Setting Descriptions 28:08

4+ y ago28:08

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Red Country is an innovative and captivating work, merging the fantasy and western genres into something new and fresh. A big part of its success are Abercrombie's vivid and immersive descriptive language. This episode dissects how to write setting descriptions that make readers feel like they're part of your story's world. Show Notes: My fantasy b…

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50. Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie - A Simple Way to Craft Compelling Characters 18:36

4+ y ago18:36

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Use this technique to generate compelling, flawed, three-dimensional characters. Show Notes: Fires of the Dead - available in audiobook, ebook, & paperback. Link to all formats here: jedherne.com/firesofthedead Link to the audiobook deal: bit.ly/FOTDchirp Episode 2 - The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie - Characterisation through Contradiction: bit.…

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49. [Interview] Kate Heartfield - Interactive Fiction and The Magician's Workshop 48:23

4+ y ago48:23

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What does it take to write stories where readers' decisions affect the outcome? Kate Heartfield is an author of several historical fantasy and interactive fiction stories, including The Road to Canterbury, and The Magician’s Workshop, published by Choice of Games. Her fiction has won or been shortlisted for the Nebula, Locus, Aurora and Crawford aw…

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48. The Magician's Workshop by Kate Heartfield - Lessons from Interactive Fiction 27:00

4+ y ago27:00

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I normally analyse novels. On this episode, I'm pulling lessons from another storytelling form to see how it can improve our writing. Enjoy! Show Notes: My email - send me your comments/questions/queries - I respond to every message -> jed.herne1(at)gmail.com Twitter: @jedherne Fires of the Dead - just $0.99 on Amazon for a limited time: https://am…

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47. [Interview] Rob J. Hayes on Viking Martial Arts, Achieving Success as a Self-Published Fantasy Author, and Turning Messy Drafts into Great Stories 57:38

4+ y ago57:38

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Rob J. Hayes is the author of the Amazon Best Selling The Heresy Within, the SPFBO-winning piratical swashbuckler Where Loyalties Lie, and the critically acclaimed Never Die. Website: www.robjhayes.co.uk Twitter: @RoboftheHayes Show Notes: My grimdark fantasy novella, Fires of the Dead, just became the #1 bestseller on Amazon's 'Fantasy Adventure F…

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Fires of the Dead is FREE for the next 4 days! 3:35

4+ y ago3:35

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My fantasy novella, Fires of the Dead, is free on Amazon for the next 4 days! Check it out here: https://amzn.to/32BIwjC During its free period, it's reached: #1 in Gaslamp Fantasy (Kindle Store) #1 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Kindle Store) #1 in Alternative History It's only free in eBook form, but you can download the free Kindle app to read i…

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46. Never Die by Rob J. Hayes - Choreographing Excellent Ensemble Casts 23:19

5y ago23:19

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In this episode, I analyse the brilliant dynamics behind Rob J. Hayes' eclectic crew in his wonderful grimdark fantasy book, Never Die. Enjoy! Show Notes: Listen to me read chapter 1 of my latest fantasy novel, Across the Broken Stars: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/episodes/Sneak-Peek---Chapter-1-of-Across-the-Broken-Stars---My-Upcoming-Space-Fant…

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Book Launch Party for Across the Broken Stars by Jed Herne 1:04:52

5y ago1:04:52

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Buy Across the Broken Stars here: jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars Today's episode features the audio recording from my latest book launch. Enjoy! 00:00 - 10:20 - Jed's thoughts on how to become more creature 10:20 - 21:12 - Jed reads scene 1 from Across the Broken Stars 21:12 - onwards - Q & A from the audience. --- Send in a voice message: https…

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[Announcement] Across the Broken Stars by Jed Herne is out today! 6:28

5y ago6:28

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Buy a copy here: https://jedherne.com/broken And if you buy a copy before midnight Feb 9th, email your receipt to jed.herne1@gmail.com to receive free bonuses, including: The unedited first draft (which was 20 000 words shorter than the final novel) My original outline A free companion short story Other behind-the-scenes looks into my process. Enjo…

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45. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin - Crafting a Slow-Burning Narrative 18:38

5y ago18:38

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The Left Hand of Darkness is a visionary sci-fi story about a lone human ambassador to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants’ biology allows them to choose—and change—their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the comp…

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44. Master of Sorrows by Justin Call - Crafting Compelling Magic Systems 28:08

5y ago28:08

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An in-depth look at creating interesting, cohesive magic that improves your story in meaningful ways. Show Notes: My interview with Justin, author of Master of Sorrows: https://novelanalyst.com/2020/01/07/justin-call-interview/ My upcoming space fantasy book, Across the Broken Stars: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49125250-across-the-broken-st…

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[Sneak Peek] - Chapter 1 of Across the Broken Stars - My Upcoming Space Fantasy Novel 21:32

5y ago21:32

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To celebrate the upcoming release of my epic space fantasy novel, Across the Broken Stars, I'm sharing chapter 1 of the book. The actual book releases on Feb 3rd, 2020. Click here to learn more: jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars Leon has a secret. He was once an angel – a winged warrior sworn to protect Paya, a realm where people live on discs that…

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43. [Interview] Justin Call - Author of Master of Sorrows - board games, fantasy, and the creative life 1:01:44

5y ago1:01:44

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Justin Call graduated from Harvard University in 2012 with a Master's in Literature and Creative Writing. He has studied fantasy literature for almost two decades and is the author of Master of Sorrows, Book 1 of The Silent Gods tetralogy. Justin is also the CEO of Broomstick Monkey Games and co-designer of the games Imperial Harvest, Royal Strawbe…

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8 Top Writing Lessons From 8 Years of Writing 28:08

5y ago28:08

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It's been 8 years since I started writing in 2012. Here's the 8 biggest lessons I've learned. Show Notes: Across the Broken Stars - goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49125250-across-the-broken-stars > Best writing advice resources: Anything by K. M. Weiland Brandon Sanderson's online lectures Lessons from the Screenplay Story by Robert…

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Kirsten Reneau 1:04:59

5y ago1:04:59

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Kirsten and I have a boozy chat about nature and writing. She's a dear friend and a great interview, and she was recently nominated for a Pushcart Prize by Hippocampus. Congrats to her and thanks for listening!Read her piece: https://www.hippocampusmagazine.com/2019/03/an-incredibly-brief-and-unfinished-history-of-sound-by-kirsten-reneau/…

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42. A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix - The Triumph of Humanity 35:47

5y ago35:47

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Cohesion and resonance. More than anything else, they're what will elevate your story above the rest, and leave readers thinking long after the final page. Show Notes: Send me your questions: https://jedherne.com/question/ Or: jed.herne1[at]gmail.com Listen to my in-depth analysis of an amazing fight scene: https://novelanalyst.com/2019/10/16/38-wo…

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Alex Tronson 1:11:55

5y ago1:11:55

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Alex and I discuss inspired storytelling, the movies of David Lynch, and the city of New Orleans. He's got some great insights into all three of these things, and it was a blast to have him on. Enjoy.Af Layth Sihan

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41. The Ember Blade by Chris Wooding - Nailing the Opening 48 Pages 32:08

5y ago32:08

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A masterclass in writing beginnings that make readers reach your endings. Check out my shiny new instagram account for a behind-the-scenes look into my writing life: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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40. Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy - Writing an Amazing Series 33:13

5y ago33:13

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For months, I’ve been struggling with how to write a series. See, most of my ideas come to me as stand-alone books, but this current project felt like something bigger than one novel.A few weeks ago, I had an epiphany.Now, I think I’ve cracked the code on writing a series.And today I’ll share it with you.Show Notes:Lessons from the Screenplay video…

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39. Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey - Grounding Stories With Characters 23:39

5y ago23:39

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Science fiction space operas are stories told at an epic scale. How can you make such a vast world accessible to readers? How can you ground these fantastical and strange new worlds in a sense of realism? Balancing the epic with the human is perhaps the greatest strength of Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey (first book in The Expanse). Today's s…

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38 - Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson - Giving Readers Chills 33:14

5y ago33:14

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Words of Radiance is the second book in The Stormlight Archive, an epic fantasy series of incredible ambition - and superb execution. What's remarkable about WOR isn't just the world building, the twisting plot, or the amazing characters (although they're all great). No, what made this book remarkable was the emotional response it created within me…

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[Announcement] Win a signed copy of Fires of the Dead + send me your questions! 2:37

5y ago2:37

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Hey podcast! Use this link to enter the Fires of the Dead giveaway (closes Oct 30th): jedherne.com/win And use this link to leave a question for me to answer on the show: jedherne.com/question (There's also a text form, if you'd rather type instead of talking. However, I'll prioritise voice messages, since they're easier to play on the show). Fires…

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37 - Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling – Disguising Exposition 17:49

5y ago17:49

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Subtly conveying information to readers is a delicate skill. It's one that Rowling mastered in the Harry Potter series, where all the information is available to readers well before it's needed, but only coalesces at the required moment. In today's episode, I describe the 4 M's of subtle foreshadowing, in relation to the Potter saga. Enjoy! Read my…

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36 - [Interview] Gareth Hanrahan: World Building, Writing Advice, and Creating a Successful Writing Career 59:37

5y ago59:37

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Stoked to interview Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer - which I analysed on the show just a few days ago. We had an excellent in-depth chat about his book, how writing for role-playing games has helped him as an author, and lots more. Enjoy! Show Notes: Gareth's top books/resources: DECLARE, Tim Powers Lavondyss, Robert Holdstock Deep Wo…

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35 - The Gutter Prayer by Gareth Hanrahan - World Building for Fantasy Cities 28:33

5y ago28:33

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In today's episode, I outline a guide for world-building amazing fantasy cities - like the one Hanrahan created in The Gutter Prayer. Here's my key world-building lessons learnt from this book: 1. Consider the first scene as a microcosm 2. The first scene sets the tone 3. Explore your interests 4. Consider how different characters react to the same…

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Special sneak peek! Chapter one of my debut fantasy novella, FIRES OF THE DEAD 15:21

5y ago15:21

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Hey podcast! My debut fantasy novella, Fires of the Dead, releases in 10 days on September 20th! It'll be available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook forms. I'm so stoked to share it with the world :). Can't wait to hear what you think! Blurb: Wisp is a Pyromancer: a magician who draws energy from fires to make his own flames. He’s also a criminal…

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34 - The Language of Dying by Sarah Pinborough - Creating Emotion 18:39

5y ago18:39

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The Language of Dying is an elegiac, emotionally moving novella, about a woman whose father is dying. In today's episode, I dive deep into analysing how the author crafted such a profound emotional experience. If you want your words to move your readers, this episode explains how. My debut fantasy novella, Fires of the Dead, is available on amazon!…

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33 - A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. - Exploring Theme through Structure 26:52

5+ y ago26:52

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My debut fantasy novella, Fires of the Dead, is available on amazon for pre-order! Get it here: https://amzn.to/31KMCUR Or use this link to read a free sample chapter: https://jedherne.com/dead/ A Canticle for Leibowitz is a 1959 post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel by Walter M. Miller Jr. It's often described as one of the first post-apocalyptic stories.…

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32 - Gabriel Bergmoser Interview - lessons learnt from book deals, movie deals, and becoming a full-time writer 1:02:06

5+ y ago1:02:06

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Gabriel Bergmoser is a Melbourne based author and playwright. He's written the Boone Shepard trilogy (I analysed book 3 in this episode of the podcast) along with multiple plays. His latest novel is The Hunted (aka Sunburnt Country in the UK), which comes out in mid-2020 from HarperCollins. It was a pleasure to have Gabe back on the podcast to disc…

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[Announcement] I'm giving away 7 Joe Abercrombie novels for FREE! 2:37

5+ y ago2:37

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Enter the free contest to win 7 Joe Abercrombie fantasy novels: http://bit.ly/firstlawgiveaway (Contest ends on 12th August, 2019, so get in quick!) Join my email newsletter to stay updated with my upcoming book launch: https://jedherne.com/club/ To build buzz for the launch on my debut fantasy novella, Fires of the Dead, on September 20th, 2019, I…

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31 - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo - Using the Relationship Axes to Create Interesting Character Dynamics 15:20

5+ y ago15:20

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Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo is a gritty YA fantasy heist story. It's got a racing plot, an interesting setting, and amazing characters. In this episode, I analyse the relationship between Kaz and Inej, using Mary Robinette Kowal's 6 relationship axes: Mind - Both people have similar levels of intelligence. Money - Both people have similar attitud…

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30 - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card - Writing Twists 15:02

5+ y ago15:02

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After Dale from The Reading Gorilla podcast sent in a listener request, who was I to ignore it? This is an episode about Orson Scott Card's sci-fi classic, Ender's Game. Specifically, I examine how he crafted such an amazing twist. Enjoy! And if you want to request an episode, or just have any feedback on the podcast, email me at jed.herne1@gmail.c…

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Gyrlfriend Code Sorority Edition | Dr. Melissa Noland-Chester, Cynthia Coaxum, Jay Anise, and D Chanel Johnson| Special Edition 27:16

5+ y ago27:16

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Dr. Sharon interviews authors of the Best-Seller, Gyrlfriend Code Sorority EditionAf SHP Media and Broadcasting

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Gyrlfriend Code Sorority Edition | Dr. Essie McKoy, Danielle Wallace, Tiffani Wills, Nicole Diaz | Special Edition 28:28

5+ y ago28:28

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Meet the Authors of Gyrlfriend Code Sorority Edition. Authors share their Gyrlfriend experience through the lens of each of their respective sorority.Af SHP Media and Broadcasting

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Gyrlfriend Code Sorority Edition | Ashley Little and Tywauna Wilson | Special Edition 19:04

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Meet the Authors of the Amazon Best-Seller, Gyrlfriend Code Sorority Edition.Af SHP Media and Broadcasting

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29 - The Way of Kings - Stormlight Archive book 1 - by Brandon Sanderson - Crafting Epic Fantasy 17:30

5+ y ago17:30

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What does it mean to craft epic fantasy? How is it different that other forms of fantasy? What are it's unique strengths, and potential pitfalls? All those questions and more answered in today's episode, which focuses on The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Enjoy! Check out my new youtube channel for writing advice every weekday: https://www.yout…

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Talk isn’t cheap - Quick Storytelling Tips 005 1:11

5+ y ago1:11

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Let me know what you think of these short bonus episodes by emailing jed.herne1@gmail.com. Also, if you want free sci-fi and fantasy stories written by me, go to jedherne.com/club. It’ll let you join my brand new Reader Club, and when you do that I’ll send you 5 free short stories, plus exclusive bonus content. --- Send in a voice message: https://…

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28 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling - Meaningful Supporting Characters 17:41

5+ y ago17:41

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Today’s episode is all about secondary characters. What constitutes a great secondary character? How can us writers create amazing side characters that improve the quality of our stories? Show notes: 3 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling - Creating Suspense Using Question Arcs 11 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J…

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… But really, I hated them - Quick Storytelling Tips 004 1:32

5+ y ago1:32

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Let me know what you think of these short bonus episodes by emailing jed.herne1@gmail.com. Also, if you want free sci-fi and fantasy stories written by me, go to jedherne.com/club. It’ll let you join my brand new Reader Club, and when you do that I’ll send you 5 free short stories, plus exclusive bonus content. --- Send in a voice message: https://…

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Truth in writing - Quick Storytelling Tips 003 2:48

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Let me know what you think of these short bonus episodes by emailing jed.herne1@gmail.com. Also, if you want free sci-fi and fantasy stories written by me, go to jedherne.com/club. It’ll let you join my brand new Reader Club, and when you do that I’ll send you 5 free short stories, plus exclusive bonus content. --- Send in a voice message: https://…

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27 - Skulduggery Pleasant - Death Bringer by Derek Landy - The Gap 16:44

5+ y ago16:44

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27 - Skulduggery Pleasant - Death Bringer by Derek Landy - The Gap Backstories matter, but they can be hard to execute. This episode deconstructs how Landy uses the idea of the Gap to create intriguing character backstories that readers crave to learn. Enjoy! Shownotes: 19 - Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy - The Art of Naming Twitter: @JedHerne…

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Theme is not preaching - Quick Writing Tip 002 3:14

5+ y ago3:14

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Let me know what you think of these short bonus episodes by emailing jed.herne1@gmail.com. Also, if you want free sci-fi and fantasy stories by yours truly, go to jedherne.com/club. It’ll let you join my brand new Reader Club, and when you do that I’ll send you 5 free short stories, plus some exclusive bonus content. --- Send in a voice message: ht…

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Stay off the nose - Quick Writing Tip 001 2:57

5+ y ago2:57

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Starting a new series! In addition to your normal Novel Analyst episodes, for the next month I’ll be posting a Quick Writing Tip episode every Monday. Let me know what you think and if you want more of them, email jed.herne1@gmail.com or hit me up on twitter @JedHerne. Also, if you want free sci-fi and fantasy stories by yours truly, go to jedherne…

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