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Helping YOU understand Story Structure. Join Autumn Birt and Jesper Schmidt – two bestselling authors and writing coaches – in this limited series as they plot a story from scratch. Learn more at www.WriteTheStory.Show
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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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Do you want to write a stronger story? Would you like to worry less about plot holes and weak characters? Some writers shy away from outlining, believing it their worst nightmare, and state that time is better spent writing a novel than planning it. Then there are those who’ve tried plotting, perhaps more than a few times, only to get lost in the w…
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Episode 8 - Opening and Closing Lines of a Story
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In the eight, and final episode, of Write the Story podcast, Autumn and Jesper starts out by reviewing whether the introduction of the protagonist in chapter one has been handled well enough. After that, they take a closer look at the opening and closing lines of the story. The opening line is the first chance to snare the reader’s attention and ge…
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Episode 7 - Sub Plots and How to Create Strong Chapters
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Sub plots can add to the context and complexity of a novel or they can derail the entire plot. Why one sub plot works and another doesn’t, isn’t always clear. In this episode, Jesper initially believes that there isn’t much more to add in terms of sub plots to their short story, but he will soon think otherwise once he and Autumn starts discussing …
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All the work done so far was leading up to this point – the Climax and the Wrap Up. While it’s fair to assume that everyone understands that the Climax is the final showdown, where the protagonist will either achieve or fail the goal, it’s not as safe a bet to expect that the true purpose of the Climax is always that clear. Unless you’re able to ti…
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Episode 5 – Develop Plan or Planning Phase of the Story
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Develop Plan – or at times Autumn and Jesper refer to it as the Planning Phase – makes up the second half of the middle of your story. There’s actually quite a lot to achieve here before we bump into the next Plot Post, the Climax. In this part of the story, you’ll be setting up the conclusion to the character arc while simultaneously allowing enou…
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Episode 4 – The Intro, Inciting Incident, Reaction Phase and New Info
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When creating stories they consist of some cornerstones. Autumn and Jesper call these Plot Posts. Plot Posts are intended as a “catch all” phrase for the major turning points of a novel. There are seven of these Plot Posts: The Intro, Inciting Incident, Reaction Phase, New Info (or Dark Night of the Soul), Develop Plan, Climax and Wrap Up. In this …
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Episode 3 – Character Arc and Personalities for Secondary Characters
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In this episode of the Write the Story podcast, Jesper and Autumn flesh out the character arc for the main protagonist, Dramna. It's also time to expand upon the personalities of the secondary characters in the story. Do you want the book, Jesper and Autumn are using as a guide for this podcast series? Get it here: https://books2read.com/Plot-Devel…
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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 t…
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The time has come to develop the characters further; especially Dramna, the protagonist. Jesper and Autumn discuss character roles - also for the secondary characters, making a Priestess much more interesting - before, in the second half of this episode, the focus is on developing the personality for the protagonist of the story. Do you want the bo…
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Episode 1 – The Seven Pillars of Story Structure
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In the first episode of ‘Write the Story’ podcast, Jesper and Autumn discuss the premise they've developed in preparation for this podcast and look for ways to improve upon the general structure of the story. Do you need more insight on developing a story premise: https://books2read.com/StoryIdeas Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/AmWriting…
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Trailer: The Story Premise. The starting point for this podcast
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Stories that ‘work’, touches something inside of us. They have a sense of magic to them that reach the reader on a fundamental level. But how do we create a story that ‘works’? Do we focus on the characters? The plot? The theme? Something else…? With the Internet booming with advice, and associated acronyms, it’s like tumbling down a bottom-less ra…
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Trailer – What is the ‘Write the Story’ podcast?
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Stories that ‘work’, touches something inside of us. They have a sense of magic to them that reach the reader on a fundamental level. But how do we create a story that ‘works’? Do we focus on the characters? The plot? The theme? Something else…? With the Internet booming with advice, and associated acronyms, it’s like tumbling down a bottom-less ra…
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Join our First EVER Writer’s Getaway in 2023
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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 an…
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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.By Am Writing Fantasy
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 154 – Publishing and Writing Fantasy in Today‘s Market
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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 t…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 153 – Critical Reading of Jade City by Fonda Lee
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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 W…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 152 – Breaking Mental Health & Race Stereotypes in Your Novel—with Iona Wayland
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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 spec…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 151 – Good Characters doing Bad things
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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…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 150 – How to Create Chapters That Will Hook Readers
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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 Developm…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 149 – Top 10 WORST Plot Twists EVER
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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! …
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 148 – YouTube for Authors with Jenna Moreci
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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 …
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 147 – Critical Reading of the Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
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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 what had us scratching our heads. Warning: there are spoilers if you haven't read the …
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 146 – Author Masterminds and Masterclasses
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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 of their personal experiences from being part of masterminds, as well as, thoughts on why…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 145 – Worst Fantasy World Maps
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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 and more! Join our Fantasy Map Masterclass at https://ultimatefantasywritersguide.…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 144 – Write Better Fight Scenes with Carla from FightWrite
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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 adrenaline post fight? Join Autumn and special guest Carla Hoch from FightWrite as they tease apar…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 143 – Tips on Book Marketing to Different Generations
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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 X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Where do they hang out online? What are their spending habits? W…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 142 – What to do Every Day to Become a Better Writer
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The Internet is filled with advice for how to become a better writer. Some are good, others not so much. In this episode of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast, Autumn and Jesper share the best of them and try their hardest to agree on one winning tip. It's not as easy as it might sound. Tune in for new episodes EVERY single Monday. SUPPORT THE AM WRITI…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 141 –Top 10 WORST Powers to Have
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It's time for another of our humorously competitive top ten lists! This time Jesper and Autumn go head to head to see who can come up with the worst power to have—you know, the one that makes you think maybe NOT having any magic might not be such a bad thing. 🤣 Join us for some laughs and then comment to let us know who you think won the battle! Tu…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 140 – How to Get a Literary Agent for Your Book (with Jane Friedman)
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What kind of stories are agents interested in? How do you find an agent and how do you know if the person is any good? And what about your publishing contract? What should you be mindful about there? All these questions, and many more, are answered in this episode of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast by Jane Friedman. Links to what was mentioned in th…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 139 – Does Race & Gender REALLY Matter in Fantasy?
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Dominic asked a question in our Patreon group and we answered with this episode! Does race and gender really matter in fantasy? We take a look at the history of fantasy up through modern trends, looking at how fantasy has changed and is still changing. This simple question leads to an outcome that surprises Jesper... how important do you think race…
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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 138 – Book Pre sales vs Pre orders
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What is the difference between preselling your book and making it available as a preorder on sites like Amazon? Is one better than the other? Tune in to the Am Writing Fantasy podcast, episode 138, where Autumn and Jesper share the result of a recent experiment, using the pre sales function as mentioned by Mark Coker, the CEO and founder of Smashwo…
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