by Autumn | Nov 9, 2021 | Podcast, Tips, Writing
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...
by Jesper Schmidt | Nov 1, 2021 | Humor, Podcast, Tips
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...
by Jesper Schmidt | Oct 26, 2021 | Tips
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...
by Autumn | Oct 18, 2021 | Podcast, Tips, Writing
The best way to learn the craft of writing is to study the best of the best! Join us for our first critical reading episode where we take a look at the Hugo Award winning novel the Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin. We take a look at what this story does right… and...
by Autumn | Oct 14, 2021 | News and Events, Worldbuilding
Fantasy maps are awesome. They give readers and authors a glimpse into an imagined world. For me as an author, they are an essential step in understanding the world in my head. What is the terrain? The climate? What would the people who live there be like? I totally...
by Jesper Schmidt | Oct 11, 2021 | Inspire, Podcast, Tools for Authors
Masterminds and masterclasses has been around for quiet a while – and for good reason. The best thing you can do for your author career is to invest in yourself. To learn and grow. In this episode of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast, Autumn and Jesper share some...
by Autumn | Oct 4, 2021 | Humor, Podcast, Worldbuilding
Have you ever opened a fantasy book, looked at the map, and wondered what the author was thinking? Jesper and Autumn pull out their favorite worst fantasy maps and a few map pet-peeves in this humorous episode of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast. Oh, plus a ghost story...
by Autumn | Sep 27, 2021 | Podcast, Tips, Writing
You’ve researched how to ride a horse, maybe how to shoot a bow or what that fiddly bit on a sword hilt is really called, but have you considered how combatants actually FIGHT? Or how long it takes a bruise to heal… and what exactly is the impact of...
by Autumn | Sep 23, 2021 | News and Events
Helping authors is what we love to do here at Am Writing Fantasy. That’s why we have the FREE Self Publishing Success course, the writing blog, and the podcast! But did you know there is even more we offer… and that if you use it you actually help us? You...
by Autumn | Sep 20, 2021 | Book Marketing, Podcast
Sure, you can target ads by keywords, age, and gender… but have you ever thought about what all that means? Not every generation is the same or will respond to the same tactics! In this week’s episode, we take a look at the different trends of Boomers, Gen...