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One of the most common plot forms in modern fantasy and science fiction novels is the mythic structure. Often called a quest, in the mythic structure the protagonist undertakes an ex…

Yet more research. This time, a meeting and a talk and a wander round an indie bookshop! #howtowriteabook

Today’s task: Research via reading the ideas of others as a framework, a foundation, for your own. #howtowriteabook

Our final show before we go dark for the 3-Month Writing Challenge is an absolute banger! After over 400 interviews and six years of virtually never taking a Friday night off, we are officially putting the microphones on standby to write a novel in 90 days. To send us off in style, we are joined by the incredible sci-fi and fantasy authors Dominique Mondesir and Gabriel Rathweg, hosts of The Story Forge podcast. This episode goes deep into the gritty reality of being a working author today. Dom and Gabe pull no punches as we discuss the "dark side" of Amazon's algorithms, the harsh mathematical realities of traditional publishing advances versus indie royalties, and how to actually stand out in a ridiculously saturated market. Plus, we debut our brand new game, Blurb or Absurd, testing the guys on whether they can spot a real sci-fi/fantasy plot from a completely fake one (Spoiler: Kung Fu chickens and coffee-brewing Orcs are involved). If you are joining us for the writing challenge or just want an unfiltered look at the publishing industry, this is a must-listen. Support the show & join the 3-Month Challenge: ✍️ Write your novel with us in just 12 weeks: https://thewccs.substack.com/p/write-your-novel-with-us-in-just?r=20fopa Connect with Dominique & Gabriel: - Subscribe to The Story Forge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DGstoryforge/streams - Dominique's Website & Books: https://dominiquemondesir.com/ - Gabriel's Books: Search "Gabriel Rathweg" on Amazon

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Trashy novels aren’t trashy at all – they’re lessons in disguise. This blog is about what writers can learn from trashy novels. What Writers Can Learn From Trashy Novels Even writers love trashy novel...

Trashy novels aren’t trashy at all – they’re lessons in disguise. This blog is about what writers can learn from trashy novels. What Writers Can Learn From Trashy Novels Even writers love trashy novel...

Welcome back to another fantastic episode of The Writing Community Chat Show! With over 400 interviews under our belts - chatting with everyone from indie debutants to NYT bestsellers - we are incredibly proud to continue bringing you the very best insights into the publishing world. It’s been an amazing journey recently reaching number 3 in the top 10 writing podcasts in the UK, and we couldn’t do it without this brilliant community. This week, we are thrilled to welcome the award-winning author of contemporary women’s fiction and romance, Fiona Lucas (also known for her decades of enchanting readers as Fiona Harper). Fiona has written over 30 books, hit the number one spot on the Kindle bestseller list, and cracked the code for authors on TikTok, accumulating over a million likes! Whether you are plotting your first romance or trying to figure out how to market your latest release on social media, Fiona’s journey from a mother of two seeking a creative outlet to a seasoned industry veteran is packed with actionable advice.