We answer listener questions. If you have a question for us, send it through via our website (link below)! Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: [email protected] FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R....

Prompted by a patron question, we come up with a book concept on the spot. Chaos ensues… Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: [email protected] FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher:...

We discuss what we would do if we had to start from scratch and publish our first book this year. Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: [email protected] FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher:...

We answer two listener questions. Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Jed's writing playlist for Siege of Treboulain: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XlDg2tlyDWA4EnRSQVuTM?si=a4c6a144416d4baf Art for The Thunder Heist: https://jedherne.com/thunderheistartwork/ Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: [email protected] FOR MORE...

Rob J. Hayes talks about his latest book with Jed.  Read Sins of the Mother here: https://amzn.to/3sk3ukX Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Jed Herne: jedherne.com Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher:...

Jed & Michael talk about their different book launch strategies, and we go into depth on Jed's recent launch of Siege of Treboulain.  Check out Siege of Treboulain here: https://www.choiceofgames.com/siege-of-treboulain/ Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: [email protected] For more...

We discuss our current writing routines and systems.  Support us on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Jed Herne: jedherne.com Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk --- Support this podcast:...

Play Siege of Treboulain here: https://jedherne.com/treboulain/ The Wizards, Warriors, & Words crew grills Jed with questions about his latest project, Siege of Treboulain – an interactive epic fantasy game. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

This is an audio version of a recent video that Jed posted on YouTube. He thought it might be worthwhile sharing here, to show what's possible after two years of consistent work. Enjoy! Check out Siege of Treboulain (releases April 14, 2022): https://jedherne.com/treboulain/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Michael R. Fletcher unleashes chaos by springing a surprise topic on the rest of the Wizards, Warriors, & Words crew... Listen to our previous chaos episode here: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/210-the-chaos-episode Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: [email protected] For...

We answer a listener question about Brandon Sanderson's record-breaking kickstarter. Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Jed Herne: jedherne.com Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J....

Pre-Order Sins of the Mother here: https://amzn.to/3uIvtel (releases May 3rd 2022) Blurb:   In her darklight the world will burn.   Eskara Helsene is missing. She left her queendom, her friends, her children, even her own name behind. No one has seen the Corpse Queen for a decade.   Someone is murdering Sourcerers, forcing them to reject their magic and opening scars in reality, and monsters from the Other World are pouring through.   When an old acquaintance turns up out of the blue,...

We're joined by a first-time author who asks us questions about the costs of self-publishing.  Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Jed Herne: jedherne.com Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher:...

Check out our new website: www.wizardswarriorswords.com We discuss strategies and best practices for producing an audiobook as a self-published author.  Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Email us: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Jed Herne: jedherne.com Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk ---...

Check out our NEW website! https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ We tackle a listener question and discuss our strategies for avoiding burnout and writer's block.  Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Email us your questions: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne:...

We continue to critique books submitted by our brave listeners. Strap in, because this section part is a tad more brutal than the first (sorry!). Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/9Nq-uA2C9Cc Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Email us your questions: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher:...

Following up from a previous episode (3.06 Making covers & blurbs that sell your book), we had several brave listeners send in their books. In this episode, we critique them! Stay tuned for part 2 next week. Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/KcNSxOXhrSs Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Email us your questions: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our...

Peter McClean's 'Priest of Bones' (billed as Peaky Blinders with swords) is getting adapted for TV! In this episode, Peter joins us to discuss the process, along with a host of other topics.  Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Email us your questions: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes:...

We run through a list of fantasy pet peeves (thanks for sending in so many!) and confess our writing sins. Featuring Peter McClean! (Author of Priest of Bones, Priest of Lies, Priest of Gallows, and Priest of Crowns).  Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Email us your questions: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher:...

Jed Herne, Rob J. Hayes, and Dyrk Ashton discuss how to create effective covers and blurbs. Improving your cover and blurb is critical when it comes to marketing your book - and there's quite a few mistakes you should watch out for. (We know, because we've made them!). Enjoy! Resources mentioned: Writing Killer Cover Copy by Elana Johnson: https://amzn.to/3KUSyBN (affiliate link) Kindlepreneur Bestseller Rank Calculator: https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-kdp-sales-rank-calculator/ Support...

Send us an email at [email protected] and let us know about your fantasy pet peeves! We're going to take these answers and use them in a future game show episode, so stay tuned :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

We answer a listener question about getting reviews. Resources mentioned: Reedsy book review blog list: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-review-blogs/ Booksirens: https://booksirens.com/ Self-Published Fantasy Book-Off (SPFBO) Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Email us your questions: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R....

We answer listener questions from our wonderful patrons!  If you want priority Q&A access (like these patrons enjoyed in this episode), please consider joining our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Join Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesday Email us your questions: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes:...

There's a ton of predatory 'marketers' and 'publishers' looking to manipulate authors. In this episode, we share our experiences, discuss red flags, and explain how to avoid these scams. PS: If you're listening on spotify or apple podcasts, please be sure to leave us a review! Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Join Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesday Email us your...

The Wizards, Warriors, & Words crew discuss the best books (and movies!) we read/saw last year. Also, Jed posted a more detailed list of his top reads on his website: Click here to check it out. Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Join Jed Herne's Writing Advice Wednesday newsletter: jedherne.com/wednesday Email us your questions: [email protected] For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk...