The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed
The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed is a podcast for aspiring and experienced fantasy writers who want to master storytelling, creative writing, worldbuilding and character creation. Hosted by author Richie Billing, each episode features practical writing advice and tips, publishing guidance, and inspiring interviews with bestselling authors, editors, historians, psychologists and even an FBI Special Agent. Learn how to write, edit and market your stories with confidence. New episodes released monthly...
Episodes (222)
Can I Save This Terrible High Fantasy Story? | Fixing Bad Writing
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How To Write A Query Letter Literary Agents Will Love (With Stephen Aryan)
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Writing the Fae, Present Tense Storytelling and Confined Fantasy Worlds | Rym Ke...
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How to Build a Profitable Author Business (Without Burning Out) | Joanna Penn
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Email Marketing for Authors in 2026: How to Grow Your Audience and Sell More Boo...
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RJ Barker on Fantasy Writing: Character Depth, Worldbuilding, and the Writing Pr...
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The Biggest Mistakes Authors Make (According to a Writing Coach) | Suzy Vadori o...
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How to Write a Book Series and Build an Author Brand That Sells More Books
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Writing The Magic With Lucy Holland and Dan Coxon
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Linguistics and Historical Fiction with Professor Charles Li
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Jim C. Hines on Writing Fantasy: Characters, Short Stories, and the Author Journ...
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Writing Fresh Fantasy With Kel Kade
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Theme, Premise and Writing YA In 2025 with Sarah Arthur
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How to Write Realistic Injuries and Wounds in Fantasy (With an ER Doctor)
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Why Agents Reject Your Book (And How to Get a Literary Agent Instead)
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How to Write Fantasy Short Stories That Get Published (With Editor Dan Coxon)
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How to Write Grimdark Fantasy: Violence, Morality and Character Depth (With Anna...
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The Best Writing Tips for Authors: Short Stories, Publishing and Expert Advice
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How to Make an Audiobook: ACX, Narrators, and Audiobook Production Explained
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Ciel Pierlot on Writing Fantasy and Queer Fiction: Characters, Craft, and Gettin...
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Stephen Aryan on Writing Novellas and Self-Publishing: Craft, Genre Blending, an...
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Kate J. Armstrong on the Fantasy Writing Process: Characters, Magic Systems, and...
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How Jennifer L. Armentrout Writes Bestselling Fantasy (Worldbuilding, Characters...
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How to Write Young Adult Fantasy: Characters, Themes, and Worldbuilding (With Sa...
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How to Sell Books on Amazon: KDP, Keywords and Ads Explained (With Dave Chesson)
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Can We Change The World With Our Writing? An Interview With Manda Scott
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The Writing Process With Gabriela Houston
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The Writing Process With Salinee Goldenberg
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How to Write a Children’s Fantasy Book: Characters, Worldbuilding, and Publishin...
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How to Write Romantasy That Sells: Romance, Fantasy and Market Trends Explained
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How to Make Fantasy Maps: World Maps, Battle Maps, and Inkarnate Tips (With Expe...
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Halloween Special - Making Monsters
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Indie Publishing Success With Michael R Miller
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Audiobooks: How To Get Started
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Book Marketing for Authors: How to Sell More Books and Build Your Author Brand
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[Panel] Creating And Developing Characters With Karen Heuler
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How to Edit Your Novel Like a Pro: Types of Editing, Costs and What Actually Mat...
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How to Create Fantasy Religions Readers Actually Believe In (With Norse Shaman M...
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Daniel Polansky Interview: Fantasy Writing Process, Worldbuilding and Character...
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How To Get a Literary Agent: Query Letters, Synopses and Traditional Publishing...
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Writing Literary Fantasy And Pantsing With Karen Heuler
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Worldbuilding for Fantasy Writers: How to Build Immersive Worlds (With Stephen A...
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The Power Of Writing Groups
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How to Create a Magic System for Your Fantasy World (With D&D and Witchcraft Exa...
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Hard vs Soft Magic Systems Explained: How to Choose the Right One for Your Story
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Juliet E. McKenna Interview: Fantasy Writing Process, Arthurian Retellings and C...
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Amish Tripathi Interview: Fantasy Writing Process, Mythology and Storytelling Ma...
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Mastering Body Language With Former FBI Agent Joe Navarro
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A Lawyer's Perspective On Writing Fantasy
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An Honest Chat About Book Reviews
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