by Jacob Pitts | Aug 12, 2020 | Tips
Today we have a guest post from Jacob Pitts! If you have a problem with reviews or writing your own reviews for other authors, take a look below! “This author is a hack.” “I’m rating this a one star because my book arrived late.” “I would almost give this book a four...
by Autumn | Aug 10, 2020 | Podcast
Having multiple streams of income is important as an author, so maybe you have considered leveraging your expertise to create an online course. Should you? How does it work? In this episode, Autumn and Jesper talk about course creation from how the Ultimate Fantasy...
by Cady Hammer | Aug 4, 2020 | Tips, Writing
Today we have a guest post from author Cady Hammer who runs the Fluff About Fantasy website and is an inspiration (and resource) for young writers! So, you’re a young writer or a new writer sitting down to start your first novel. Congratulations! You have taken the... by Autumn | Aug 3, 2020 | Podcast
Have you ever had someone ask you what you did and lose all interest when you say you write fantasy? What is with that? A strange prejudice lingers around fantasy writing and writers. In this episode, Autumn and Jesper discuss why there is a perception fantasy writers...
by Autumn | Aug 1, 2020 | News and Events
That’s right! To celebrate the release of our newest course, Character Development: Essential Skills, we are holding a giveaway! One lucky winner will receive our newest course, designed to help you create realistic and memorable characters that will propel your... by Autumn | Jul 27, 2020 | Podcast
What is it like to write for a massive franchise like Star Wars? How do you get such writing opportunities? Mur Lafferty – the Hugo and Nebula nominee, as well as, the winner of the John W. Campbell Award – joins the Am Writing Fantasy podcast to share... by Autumn | Jul 20, 2020 | Podcast, Tips, Writing
There are a lot of ways to create characters, but one technique we’ve found that has not only fantastic results but also helps with character arcs is using Enneagram personality types! Wait. What are Enneagrams? Discover just what the nine Enneagram types are... by Autumn | Jul 18, 2020 | Podcast
The idea for today’s podcast episode initially came from a Patreon supporter, who wanted to know what the ideal time is to start writing sequels when working on a series. In episode 81 of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast, Autumn and Jesper have an in-depth... by Autumn | Jul 6, 2020 | Podcast, Writing
It seems like some authors pull from a bottomless well of story ideas and others, well, it is a shallow and finicky spring. How do some authors generate so many ideas they woefully declare they’ll never write them all? Jesper and Autumn dive into ways of...
by Jesper Schmidt | Jun 30, 2020 | Podcast, Tips, Writing
A bestselling author, and professional editor, joins the Am Writing Fantasy podcast to give you advice on how to edit your first draft. What do you need to pay attention to? What are some of the common errors writers make over and over again. Kristina Stanley, the CEO...
