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The Fantasy Writing Show with Jed Herne

Jed Herne
Character Development
Fantasy Writing
Exposition
Worldbuilding
Opening Chapters
Action Scenes
Magic Systems
Prologues
Villains
Writing Habits
World Building
Writing
Redemption
Across the Broken Stars
Dream Sequences
Antagonists
Legacy
Natural Order
Motivation
Psychological Manipulation

Hi! My name is Jed Herne, and on this podcast, I share the best fantasy writing advice that I've learned from publishing four fantasy novels and coaching 170+ writers in my different classes and programs.

My books include Kingdom of Dragons, The Thunder Heist, Across the Broken Stars, and Fires of the Dead. I also wrote Siege of Treboulain - an interactive epic fantasy novel, published by Choice ... more

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Latest Episodes

Read my new book, Plotting Your Fantasy Novel. It just released yesterday!

After publishing four fantasy novels, and teaching hundreds of writers in my programs, I’ve realised there are 5 main differences between good fantasy plots and bad fantasy pl... more

Have you ever struggled to write about a fantasy culture that feels meaningfully different from your own?

Because of the societies we grow up in, we all have these inbuilt assumptions about the way things are.

However, the best worldbuilders know... more

There are 10 big mindset differences between pro fantasy authors and amateur ones.

I’ve noticed these from talking with world-class writers like Joe Abercrombie, Christopher Ruocchio, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and dozens more — and from coaching over 220... more

There are seven levers that control the pacing of your fantasy novel. In today's episode, I discuss how these seven levers work, and how you can use them to create perfect pacing within your writing. Knowing how to get the right pace for your plot is... more

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Recent Guests

Adrian Tchaikovsky
Best-selling author, known for his work 'Children of Time'
Episode: What Pro Fantasy Authors Know That Amateurs Don't
Gabriel Bergmoser
Australian author and mentor to Jed
Episode: What Pro Fantasy Authors Know That Amateurs Don't
Christopher Ruocchio
Author of the Sun Eater series
Episode: 10 Genius Writing Lessons from the Sun Eater (My Favourite Sci-Fi Series) - With Christopher Ruocchio!

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Jed Herne
Host of The Fantasy Writing Show with Jed Herne; fantasy author and writing coach with extensive experience coaching writers and publishing multiple novels.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Needs to update his literary references

    Guy will not stop talking about JK Rowling and Harry Potter. Gross.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    F37568S
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • LIFE CHANGING!

    I have listened to multiple writing podcasts and this is by far the best. The advice is fresh and intuitive. Good for any writing, not just fantasy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WizRiz
    United States6 months ago
  • Love the podcast

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for almost a year now and it has been such a big help for me to grow my writing craft!

    Thanks Jed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cooper_773
    Australiaa year ago
  • Normally Watch on YouTube, but great for audio only too!

    I love watching Jed on YT, and recently discovered he has his videos audio on podcasts. Super cool!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samuel Nutting
    United Statesa year ago
  • Really good

    This is a really good podcast 😌

    Apple Podcasts
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Audiences value practical tips they can apply to their own projects, not just theory.
Many enjoy the accessible coaching-style approach that helps with daily writing practice.
Listeners praise the actionable craft guidance and clear frameworks.
Fans appreciate hosting interviews that reveal writing process and industry insights.

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Answering Your Fantasy Writing Questions (Dialogue Tips, Writing Themes, Character Development, & More)
Q: What is the best way to weave complex and thought-provoking themes into your story?
Treat theme as an argument that can be debated from multiple angles instead of shoving a message down readers' throats.
Answering Your Fantasy Writing Questions (Dialogue Tips, Writing Themes, Character Development, & More)
Q: What has been your favorite book of 2024?
Demon in White by Christopher Rocchio, which is the third book in the Sun Eater series, has left a significant impact on me this year.
Answering Your Fantasy Writing Questions (Dialogue Tips, Writing Themes, Character Development, & More)
Q: How do you create really gripping characters?
Establish a strong goal for them and consider their backstories during the writing process.
Answering Your Fantasy Writing Questions (Dialogue Tips, Writing Themes, Character Development, & More)
Q: What are some specific things you did to make your dialogue so realistic?
I encouraged reading dialogue out loud and focusing on character understanding to improve its believability.

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A practical, craft-focused show for fantasy writers that blends actionable how-tos with in-depth worldbuilding, plotting, and character development. The host draws on publishing four novels and coaching hundreds of writers, offering frameworks, templates, and tips you can apply immediately—often illustrated with real-world examples and guest perspectives. Listeners likely include aspiring and intermediate authors seeking structure, feedback, and motivation to finish and polish their fantasy projects. The format seems to balance solo guidance with occasional guest insights, including high-profile authors, making it a solid resource for building craft, discipline, and a publishable manuscript.

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