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The Fantasy Writing Show with Jed Herne

Jed Herne
Fantasy Writing
Character Development
Worldbuilding
Writing Techniques
Story Structure
Action Scenes
World-Building
Exposition
Editing Process
Writing Process
Pacing
Plotting
Motivation
Magic Systems
Dialogue
Opening Chapters
Side Characters
Response Scenes
Rate Of Revelation
Signs Of Progress

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 5,000+ writers in my live classes and self-paced courses.

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 Cho... more

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Latest Episodes

Today, I'm joined by Michael Johnson. Three years ago, he joined my Story Coaching program to get my help with his first fantasy novel. That book — Children of Ziwei — is now published!

In this episode, I wanted to share Michael’s journey with you,... more

I wrote the first draft of The Thunder Heist in 42 days, which by my standards is a pretty quick project! But I haven't always been a fast writer. In fact, my first novel took me 360 days to write the first draft. So in today's podcast, I’m going to ... more

Writing the middle of your fantasy novel is hard. Lots of people talk about how to write a great opening, or how to write a great ending. Yet hardly anyone discusses the middle, and that’s a massive problem, because not knowing what to do with your m... more

In today's short episode, I share my thoughts on how to become a more consistent writer — and why most writers don't understand 'consistency' the correct way.

Read Plotting Your Fantasy Novel: www.jedherne.com/plot

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Adrian Tchaikovsky
Best-selling author, known for his work 'Children of Time'
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Gabriel Bergmoser
Australian author and mentor to Jed
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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 and fantasy writing coach/author; shares plotting, worldbuilding, and craft techniques from publishing experience and coaching thousands of writers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • Needs to update his literary references

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    F37568S
    United Kingdom4 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 States9 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 😌

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    5
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Positive feedback on consistency and accessible explanations; listeners appreciate real-world examples.
Professional and actionable writing guidance; clear frameworks help structure drafting sessions.
High-quality, practical tips for improving plot and worldbuilding; strong teaching style.

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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 aspiring and intermediate fantasy writers. Episodes consistently emphasize actionable plotting systems, structured worldbuilding, and character development, with the host sharing methods drawn from publishing experience and coaching thousands of writers. Listeners can expect clear frameworks (like a 9-Point Plot Structure) and concrete tips on starting scenes, maintaining momentum, pacing, and crafting immersive worlds, often with book recommendations and examples from popular fantasy works. The format blends teaching, real-world writing challenges, and behind-the-scenes insights into building cohesive stories that feel inevitable rather than stitched together.

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