
The Novel Analyst Podcast: Creative Writing Advice & Author Interviews
by Jed Herne
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Introducing: Wizards, Warriors, & Words - my new fantasy writing advice podcast!
Aug 10, 2020
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55. [Book Review] Shadows of Self - Mistborn 5 - by Brandon Sanderson
Jun 30, 2020
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Q & A with Jed - why I write fantasy, why did I self-publish, and the state of the fantasy genre
Jun 16, 2020
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54. [Interview] Gabriel Bergmoser talks about The Hunted, adapting his book into a major movie, and how to write gripping stories
Jun 2, 2020
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Q & A with Jed Herne - My favourite character, the books that inspired me to start writing, and more
May 26, 2020
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| 8/10/20 | ![]() Introducing: Wizards, Warriors, & Words - my new fantasy writing advice podcast! | Hey there! I'm stoked to finally reveal my latest podcast: Wizards, Warriors, & Words. Jointly hosted by myself, Michael R. Fletcher, Dyrk Ashton, and Rob J. Hayes, each episode we explore an element of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing, with a focus on fantasy stories. Between us, we've published around 25 books - in both the traditional and self-published worlds. The first 3rd episodes are available to listen to for FREE right now. New episodes every week.In this particular Novel Analyst episode, I share episode 1 of the WWW podcast, where we discuss our best tips for writing great characters. Enjoy!Subscribe to the Wizards, Warriors, & Words podcast now:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/wizards-warriors-words-a-fantasy-writing-advice-podcast/id1526146915Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48tHxinnYSUTm8Z1rCIONfAnchor: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswordsYouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCVjB-qFoNxNbQq0S3boWxIAJoin Jed Herne's email newsletter for a free short story & behind-the-scenes updates:https://jedherne.com/lies--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/30/20 | ![]() 55. [Book Review] Shadows of Self - Mistborn 5 - by Brandon Sanderson | My in-depth thoughts on Shadows of Self (Mistborn, #5) by Brandon Sanderson.Email: jed@jedherne.comBooknest Reviews: https://booknest.eu/review-2/jed--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/20 | ![]() Q & A with Jed - why I write fantasy, why did I self-publish, and the state of the fantasy genre | I was recently interviewed by Lavender Lass Books about Across the Broken Stars - my entry into this year's Self-Published Fantasy Book-Off, run by Mark Lawrence. This episode is the audio version of that interview. Enjoy!Twitter: @JedHerneEmail: jed(at)jedherne.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/2/20 | ![]() 54. [Interview] Gabriel Bergmoser talks about The Hunted, adapting his book into a major movie, and how to write gripping stories | Gabriel Bergmoser and I sat down to discuss The Hunted (his latest thriller novel) in depth. This is the third time I've interviewed him, and somehow he keeps getting better. The Hunted is my favourite book of his and it was enthralling to dive into the mind of its creator. Enjoy! Buy The Hunted here: https://www.gabrielbergmoser.com/novels.html @gobergmoser www.gabrielbergmoser.com ------------------------------ Let me know what you thought on twitter: @jedherne ------------------------------ And if you'd like to try my own books, check out Fires of the Dead - a fast-paced fantasy novella, perfect for fans of The Hunted: https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/20 | ![]() Q & A with Jed Herne - My favourite character, the books that inspired me to start writing, and more | I recently did a live video in the Grimdark Fantasy Readers & Writers group, answering Qs about my writing. It was a lot of fun! Here's the audio replay - enjoy!novelanalyst.comAnd if you have any other questions, I love talking with you listeners - email me at:jed(at)jedherne.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/12/20 | ![]() 53. [Interview] Rob J. Hayes – Writing a Fantasy Trilogy, Overcoming Doubts, and The War Eternal | I chat with Rob for the second time to discuss his latest grimdark fantasy trilogy, The War Eternal. The trilogy follows Eska, a young magician struggling to reconcile her urges for revenge with her longing for human connection. The books include: Along the Razor’s Edge The Lessons Never Learned From Cold Ashes RisenWe also talk about overcoming doubts, Rob’s techniques for building captivating fantasy worlds, and which of his characters he’d share isolation with. Enjoy!Show Notes:My BookNest review of The Lessons Never Learned: https://bit.ly/jedreviewsRob’s twitter: @RoboftheHayesRob’s facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHeresyWithinRob’s blog: http://www.robjhayes.co.uk/***My twitter: @JedHerne--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/5/20 | ![]() 52. [Interview} S. Andrew Swann - Lessons learned from publishing 26 fantasy and sci-fi books | S. Andrew Swann is the pen name of Steven Swiniarski. He has published over 26 novels since 1993. His recent works include Sword of the Slayer – an interactive fiction story from Choice of Games. Show Notes: Steven's website: sandrewswann.comTwitter: @SAndrewSwann Facebook: facebook.com/sandrewswannSword of the Slayer: choiceofgames.com/sword-of-the-slayerSteven's favorite books: - American Gods - Jim Butcher's Dresden Files - Peter F. Hamilton's books - Hyperion - The Fireman by Joe Hill--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/28/20 | ![]() 51. Red Country by Joe Abercrombie - Concrete and Specific Setting Descriptions | Red Country is an innovative and captivating work, merging the fantasy and western genres into something new and fresh. A big part of its success are Abercrombie's vivid and immersive descriptive language. This episode dissects how to write setting descriptions that make readers feel like they're part of your story's world. Show Notes:My fantasy book, Across the Broken Stars, is free on Amazon until 01/05/2020! Get it here: https://amzn.to/2Ya3WEfPrevious episodes on Joe Abercrombie's books: Episode 50: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie - A Simple Way to Craft Compelling Characters Episode 7: The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie - Exploring Theme Episode 2: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie - Characterisation through Contradiction--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/14/20 | ![]() 50. Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie - A Simple Way to Craft Compelling Characters | Use this technique to generate compelling, flawed, three-dimensional characters. Show Notes:Fires of the Dead - available in audiobook, ebook, & paperback. Link to all formats here: jedherne.com/firesofthedeadLink to the audiobook deal: bit.ly/FOTDchirpEpisode 2 - The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie - Characterisation through Contradiction: bit.ly/bladeitselfNA7 - The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie - Exploring Theme: bit.ly/theheroesNA--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/31/20 | ![]() 49. [Interview] Kate Heartfield - Interactive Fiction and The Magician's Workshop | What does it take to write stories where readers' decisions affect the outcome? Kate Heartfield is an author of several historical fantasy and interactive fiction stories, including The Road to Canterbury, and The Magician’s Workshop, published by Choice of Games. Her fiction has won or been shortlisted for the Nebula, Locus, Aurora and Crawford awards.Twitter: @kateheartfieldWebsite: heartfieldfiction.comShow Notes:The Magician's Workshop - her interactive fiction story set in Renaissance Florence.Jed's twitter: @jedherneJed's email: jed.herne1(at)gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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| 3/17/20 | ![]() 48. The Magician's Workshop by Kate Heartfield - Lessons from Interactive Fiction | I normally analyse novels. On this episode, I'm pulling lessons from another storytelling form to see how it can improve our writing. Enjoy!Show Notes:My email - send me your comments/questions/queries - I respond to every message -> jed.herne1(at)gmail.comTwitter: @jedherneFires of the Dead - just $0.99 on Amazon for a limited time: https://amzn.to/39W9XaqThe Magician's Workshop: https://www.choiceofgames.com/magicians-workshop/Sky Pirates of Actorious: https://www.choiceofgames.com/sky-pirates-of-actorius/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/3/20 | ![]() 47. [Interview] Rob J. Hayes on Viking Martial Arts, Achieving Success as a Self-Published Fantasy Author, and Turning Messy Drafts into Great Stories | Rob J. Hayes is the author of the Amazon Best Selling The Heresy Within, the SPFBO-winning piratical swashbuckler Where Loyalties Lie, and the critically acclaimed Never Die. Website: www.robjhayes.co.ukTwitter: @RoboftheHayesShow Notes: My grimdark fantasy novella, Fires of the Dead, just became the #1 bestseller on Amazon's 'Fantasy Adventure Fiction', 'Sword & Sorcery', and various other charts. Read it here: https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead My Novel Analyst episode 46 on Never Die by Rob J. Hayes: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/episodes/46--Never-Die-by-Rob-J--Hayes---Choreographing-Excellent-Ensemble-Casts-easrko Novel Analyst episode 41 on The Ember Blade by Chris Wooding: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/episodes/41--The-Ember-Blade-by-Chris-Wooding---Nailing-the-Opening-48-Pages-e96cua--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/28/20 | ![]() Fires of the Dead is FREE for the next 4 days! | My fantasy novella, Fires of the Dead, is free on Amazon for the next 4 days! Check it out here: https://amzn.to/32BIwjCDuring its free period, it's reached: #1 in Gaslamp Fantasy (Kindle Store) #1 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Kindle Store) #1 in Alternative HistoryIt's only free in eBook form, but you can download the free Kindle app to read it on any device or computer. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/20 | ![]() 46. Never Die by Rob J. Hayes - Choreographing Excellent Ensemble Casts | In this episode, I analyse the brilliant dynamics behind Rob J. Hayes' eclectic crew in his wonderful grimdark fantasy book, Never Die. Enjoy!Show Notes:Listen to me read chapter 1 of my latest fantasy novel, Across the Broken Stars: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/episodes/Sneak-Peek---Chapter-1-of-Across-the-Broken-Stars---My-Upcoming-Space-Fantasy-Novel-ea9cnk/a-a1b1bre (Or just scroll down in this podcast feed to find it manually). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/20 | ![]() Book Launch Party for Across the Broken Stars by Jed Herne | Buy Across the Broken Stars here: jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstarsToday's episode features the audio recording from my latest book launch. Enjoy!00:00 - 10:20 - Jed's thoughts on how to become more creature10:20 - 21:12 - Jed reads scene 1 from Across the Broken Stars21:12 - onwards - Q & A from the audience.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/20 | ![]() [Announcement] Across the Broken Stars by Jed Herne is out today! | Buy a copy here: https://jedherne.com/brokenAnd if you buy a copy before midnight Feb 9th, email your receipt to jed.herne1@gmail.com to receive free bonuses, including: The unedited first draft (which was 20 000 words shorter than the final novel) My original outline A free companion short story Other behind-the-scenes looks into my process.Enjoy!Full Blurb:Leon has a secret. He was once an angel – a winged warrior sworn to protect Paya, a realm where people live on discs that float in space.He failed.Now, Leon’s a broken man, trying to forget the past. He thinks he’s the last angel. But then a young fugitive stumbles onto Leon’s doorstep. She’s an angel, too. And she has a riddle leading to a place where angels still live. Or so the stories claim…Desperate for redemption, Leon begins a perilous quest through myth and folklore. But will Leon and the fugitive find their legendary destination? Or will Leon lose his last chance for salvation?Brutal and gripping, this is a story about a flawed man’s search for forgiveness.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/20 | ![]() 45. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin - Crafting a Slow-Burning Narrative | The Left Hand of Darkness is a visionary sci-fi story about a lone human ambassador to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants’ biology allows them to choose—and change—their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely different culture that he encounters. Exploring psychology, society, and human emotion on an alien world, The Left Hand of Darkness is as a landmark achievement - especially considering that it came out in 1969!In this episode, I examined how despite being very slow-paced (or, perhaps, because of this), Le Guin's novel is incredibly engaging. Enjoy!Show Notes:Read my latest space fantasy novel, Across the Broken Stars (out today!): https://jedherne.com/brokenGot thoughts? Email me at jed.herne1 (at) gmail.com - I love hearing from you and I respond to as many messages as I can.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/23/20 | ![]() 44. Master of Sorrows by Justin Call - Crafting Compelling Magic Systems | An in-depth look at creating interesting, cohesive magic that improves your story in meaningful ways. Show Notes:My interview with Justin, author of Master of Sorrows: https://novelanalyst.com/2020/01/07/justin-call-interview/My upcoming space fantasy book, Across the Broken Stars: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49125250-across-the-broken-stars--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/19/20 | ![]() [Sneak Peek] - Chapter 1 of Across the Broken Stars - My Upcoming Space Fantasy Novel | To celebrate the upcoming release of my epic space fantasy novel, Across the Broken Stars, I'm sharing chapter 1 of the book. The actual book releases on Feb 3rd, 2020. Click here to learn more: jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstarsLeon has a secret. He was once an angel – a winged warrior sworn to protect Paya, a realm where people live on discs that float in space.He failed.Now Leon’s a broken man, trying to forget the past. He thinks he’s the last angel. But then a young fugitive stumbles onto Leon’s doorstep. She’s an angel, too. And she has a riddle leading to a place where angels still live. Or so the stories claim…Desperate for redemption, Leon begins a perilous quest through myth and folklore. But will Leon and the fugitive find their legendary destination? Or will Leon lose his last chance for salvation?Brutal and gripping, this is a story about a flawed man’s search for forgiveness.“If you are looking for an epic fantasy that has a unique setting, this is it.” – Kate Valent, Reedsy Discovery.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/7/20 | ![]() 43. [Interview] Justin Call - Author of Master of Sorrows - board games, fantasy, and the creative life | Justin Call graduated from Harvard University in 2012 with a Master's in Literature and Creative Writing. He has studied fantasy literature for almost two decades and is the author of Master of Sorrows, Book 1 of The Silent Gods tetralogy. Justin is also the CEO of Broomstick Monkey Games and co-designer of the games Imperial Harvest, Royal Strawberries, Royal Scum, and 8 Kingdoms. He currently lives in Park City, Utah with his wife, his two sons, his Great Dane (Pippa) and his St. Bernard-Mastiff (Herbie).Show Notes:https://justintcall.com/https://twitter.com/Justin_T_Callhttps://justintcall.com/master-of-sorrows/Justin's top writing-advice books/resources:- Save the Cat by Blake Snyder- The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell- The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell- The Writing Excuses podcast- 101 Habits of Highly Effective Writers- 101 Habits of Highly Effective ScreenwritersJustin's top books/authors:- 'Crowfall' by Ed McDonald- Book of the Ancestor Series by Mark Lawrence- Anything by Brandon Sanderson (I second this suggestion). My notes:Half-Baked Stories podcast@jedherne (Twitter, Instagram)jedherne.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/24/19 | ![]() 8 Top Writing Lessons From 8 Years of Writing | It's been 8 years since I started writing in 2012. Here's the 8 biggest lessons I've learned. Show Notes:Across the Broken Stars - goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49125250-across-the-broken-stars> Best writing advice resources:Anything by K. M. WeilandBrandon Sanderson's online lecturesLessons from the ScreenplayStory by Robert McKeeDialogue by Robert McKeeThe Anatomy of Story by John TrubyThe Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass(Note: some of those links are affiliate links, which means if you use them, I may receive compensation - at no extra cost to you. It's a win-win!)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/10/19 | ![]() 42. A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix - The Triumph of Humanity | Cohesion and resonance. More than anything else, they're what will elevate your story above the rest, and leave readers thinking long after the final page. Show Notes:Send me your questions: https://jedherne.com/question/Or: jed.herne1[at]gmail.comListen to my in-depth analysis of an amazing fight scene: https://novelanalyst.com/2019/10/16/38-words-of-radiance-by-brandon-sanderson-giving-readers-chills/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/26/19 | ![]() 41. The Ember Blade by Chris Wooding - Nailing the Opening 48 Pages | A masterclass in writing beginnings that make readers reach your endings. Check out my shiny new instagram account for a behind-the-scenes look into my writing life: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/12/19 | ![]() 40. Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy - Writing an Amazing Series | For months, I’ve been struggling with how to write a series. See, most of my ideas come to me as stand-alone books, but this current project felt like something bigger than one novel.A few weeks ago, I had an epiphany.Now, I think I’ve cracked the code on writing a series.And today I’ll share it with you.Show Notes:Lessons from the Screenplay video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4x9mplwN3Lo My interview on A Writer’s Explorations A huge Q & A writing talk I gave to primary school studentsMy previous episode analysing Skulduggery Pleasant Book 6 – Death BringerDerek’s 2010 blog article that I quotedThe Anatomy of Story by John TrubySave the Cat Goes to the Movies by Blake SnyderSEND ME A QUESTION:jed.herne1(at)gmail.comOrJedHerne.com/Question--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/29/19 | ![]() 39. Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey - Grounding Stories With Characters | Science fiction space operas are stories told at an epic scale. How can you make such a vast world accessible to readers? How can you ground these fantastical and strange new worlds in a sense of realism? Balancing the epic with the human is perhaps the greatest strength of Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey (first book in The Expanse). Today's show dives deep into analysing how characters are they key to guiding readers through epic stories. Show Notes:jedherne.com/fires – get a free short story and join my email newsletter to hear about future book giveaways!jedherne.com/question – submit your questions for the show!anchor.fm – what I use to make my podcast for free (note: I am not sponsored by them and I make no money for this – just recommending a useful tool that I use)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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