The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed

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Richie Billing

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 fantasy writing craft advice as well as fiction writing advice generally, publishing tips and guidance, and inspiring author interviews with bestsellers, editors, historians, literary agents, psychologists and even an FBI Special Agent.Learn how to write, edit and market your fantasy stories with confidence.New episodes are released on the 14th of each month.Join our Discord community of hundreds of writers and gain early access to ea...

Episodes · 25

How to Get Your Short Stories Published & Find a Literary Agent | Benjamin Davis (Chill Subs)

Jun 13, 2026 · 1h 5m

Fixing Bad Romantasy Writing: Enemies to Lovers Edition | Fixing Bad Writing

May 26, 2026 · 29m

How Michael Chatfield Built a Bestselling Author Business | Writing Process, Patreon & Reader Growth

May 13, 2026 · 47m

Can I Save This Terrible High Fantasy Story? | Fixing Bad Writing

Apr 27, 2026 · 32m

How To Write A Query Letter Literary Agents Will Love (With Stephen Aryan)

Apr 13, 2026 · 44m

Writing the Fae, Present Tense Storytelling and Confined Fantasy Worlds | Rym Kechacha on The Apple and the Pearl

Mar 14, 2026 · 48m

How to Build a Profitable Author Business (Without Burning Out) | Joanna Penn

Feb 14, 2026 · 57m

Email Marketing for Authors in 2026: How to Grow Your Audience and Sell More Books

Jan 14, 2026 · 1h 5m

RJ Barker on Fantasy Writing: Character Depth, Worldbuilding, and the Writing Process

Dec 14, 2025 · 46m

The Biggest Mistakes Authors Make (According to a Writing Coach) | Suzy Vadori on Character Creation, Worldbuilding & Author Growth

Nov 14, 2025 · 44m

How to Write a Book Series and Build an Author Brand That Sells More Books

Oct 14, 2025 · 44m

Writing The Magic With Lucy Holland and Dan Coxon

Sep 14, 2025 · 55m

Linguistics and Historical Fiction with Professor Charles Li

Aug 14, 2025 · 1h 0m

Jim C. Hines on Writing Fantasy: Characters, Short Stories, and the Author Journey

Jul 14, 2025 · 58m

Writing Fresh Fantasy With Kel Kade

Jun 14, 2025 · 29m

Theme, Premise and Writing YA In 2025 with Sarah Arthur

May 14, 2025 · 47m

How to Write Realistic Injuries and Wounds in Fantasy (With an ER Doctor)

Apr 10, 2025 · 39m

Why Agents Reject Your Book (And How to Get a Literary Agent Instead)

Mar 14, 2025 · 32m

How to Write Fantasy Short Stories That Get Published (With Editor Dan Coxon)

Feb 14, 2025 · 53m

How to Write Grimdark Fantasy: Violence, Morality and Character Depth (With Anna Smith Spark)

Jan 14, 2025 · 52m

The Best Writing Tips for Authors: Short Stories, Publishing and Expert Advice

Dec 14, 2024 · 21m

How to Make an Audiobook: ACX, Narrators, and Audiobook Production Explained

Nov 14, 2024 · 39m

Ciel Pierlot on Writing Fantasy and Queer Fiction: Characters, Craft, and Getting Published

Oct 14, 2024 · 33m

Stephen Aryan on Writing Novellas and Self-Publishing: Craft, Genre Blending, and Career Strategy

Sep 28, 2024 · 38m

Kate J. Armstrong on the Fantasy Writing Process: Characters, Magic Systems, and Worldbuilding

Sep 14, 2024 · 41m