The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed
Episodes
Is The Novel Dead?
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks back, Richie carried out a bit of research inspired by the comments of a professional book reviewer named Damien Walter. Walter argued tha...
Twisting Fantasy Tropes
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle fantasy tropes. How can writers twist conventional fantasy ideas to create unique and interesting angles? We look at a few ...
Medieval Settings in Fantasy
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this shorter episode, JM and Richie discuss a cliche they didn't get round to discussing in episode one: medieval settings in the fantasy genre. It...
Fantasy Clichés
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode, we're looking at fantasy clichés. What are they? Why are they bad? How can you avoid them? How can you use them? We tackle...
The Promo
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new monthly podcast looking at all things writing, fantasy fiction, and building your author platform. Hosted by Richie Billing (https://richi...