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Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers

Authors" Alcove is a hub for fantasy readers and writers, offering engaging discussions, book clubs, and author interviews. Hosted by Agnes Wolfe, the podcast explores world-building, storytelling, and publishing, featuring Meet the Author book clubs and Fantasy Geek Out sessions. Beyond the podcast, Authors" Alcove supports indie authors through giveaways, networking, and community discussions, creating a space where writers and readers connect over their love of fantasy.

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00:22:29

How to Check and Improve Your Subplots & Plot Threads...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/07/03

Feeling tangled in too many storylines? Wondering if your subplot is helping—or hurting—your novel? You’re not alone.Want to know what makes a good writer great? Tune into our writing podcast for authors, where we explore plot structure tips, how to structure a story plot, and book editing hacks. This week’s focus: plot threads and subplots. In this week’s episode of the Story Savvy series, developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and aspiring fantasy author Agnes Wolfe

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00:33:41

How to Fix Plot Holes and Character Flaws: Tips from...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/06/01

Rebecca Hartwell, developmental editor, continues with the story savvy series as she tackles how to spot plot holes and character inconsistencies. To help you turn your good story into a great one, learn about editing fantasy novels through writing strong plots and fixing story problems in this week’s episode, Episode 19 of 52-Week Story Savvy.In this episode, editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and guest host sla Elrick [suemillsauthor.com], author of contemporary romance of Whispers of

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00:28:11

Story Intensity: Are You Doing It Wrong? Tips from a...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/05/27

Want plot development tips such as how to build tension in a scene, conflict escalation in stories, and how to build character-driven conflict? Listen as Rebecca Hartwell, developmental editor of Hartbound Editing, shares exactly what you need to make your good story into a great one in episode 18 of 52-Week Story Savvy Self-Editing SeriesThis week, editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] teams up with Guest host Lindsey Luther [lyndseyluther.com] , author of speculative fiction fantasy book

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00:32:08

Are Your Story Stakes Strong Enough? Tips from a...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/05/25

Ever wonder what are stakes in fiction and how to build tension in a scene? Rebecca discusses things like character-driven conflict, high-stakes storytelling and much more as us writers learn how to edit our book ourselves. In this high-impact episode of 52-Week Story Savvy, editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and guest host standing in for Christine Nicholas aspiring author Agnes Wolfe [authorsalcove.com] break down the crucial role of stakes in storytelling—and how to raise them without

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00:33:40

Protagonist Goals versus Plot Momentum: Tips from a...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/05/21

Curious about first person point of view versus third? Wondering how to self-edit your novel or take your writing to the next level? In this full episode of 52-Week Story Savvy, developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell (hartboundediting.com) and Isla Elrick guest host and award winning author steps in for aspiring fantasy author Agnes Wolfe (authorsalcove.com) dig into how narrative choices shape your story—and how to revise with purpose.This isn't just about fixing grammar; it's about refining

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00:39:07

Finding POV Mistakes: First Person POV vs Third...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/05/18

Struggling with first person POV versus third person POV? Wondering what makes a good writer great or how to improve story writing skills? In this advice-packed episode of 52-Week Story Savvy, editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] teams up with aspiring author Agnes Wolfe [authorsalcove.com] to help you master your narrative voice.Together, they explore the pros and cons of different POVs, tenses, and storytelling perspectives—sharing real examples. You’ll learn how your POV choice shapes

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00:33:47

Writing a Book Blurb: Tips from a Developmental Editor

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/05/14

Looking for writer improvement and want to know what makes a good writer great? In this episode, Rebecca shares how to edit your book yourself and offers practical fantasy book blurb advice. Unlike typical writing tutorials, she explores how your blurb can actually shape and strengthen your story while you revise.In this newest installment of 52-Week Story Savvy, editor Rebecca Hartwell (hartboundediting.com) and aspiring author Agnes Wolfe (authorsalcove.com) talk about how writing your blurb early

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00:34:26

How to Structure a Story Plot: Mastering Story Pacing

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/05/10

Curious about how to structure a story plot to create great pacing? Rebecca reveals what makes a good writer great as she dives into what are some good storytelling techniques, explores how to write a good plot for a story, and offers tips on how to improve story writing skills. Today, in this newest episode of 52-Week Story Savvy, Rebecca Hartwell (Hart Bound Editing) and aspiring author Agnes Wolfe (Authors’ Alcove) break down one of the trickiest parts of self-editing: pacing. Whether your story

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00:31:08

Horror Writing Craft & Writing Supernatural Suspense:...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/05/09

What haunts us—and why do we return to those shadows in fiction? Listen to our interview with Beth Castrodale about horror writing craft and writing supernatural suspense In this episode of Authors’ Alcove: For Fantasy Writers, I sit down with award-winning author Beth Castrodale to discuss her chilling and emotionally resonant gothic horror novel, The Inhabitants. We explore the art of writing haunted houses and supernatural fiction, how Beth weaves modern themes like the #MeToo movement into the

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00:28:45

Tarot and Fiction: Writing about Real Figures with...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/05/07

Step into the world of Tarot and Fiction, as we discuss writing about Real Figures with Spark Press author Susand Wands. This historical fantasy author, creator of the Arcana Oracle Series. In this episode of Authors’ Alcove: For Fantasy Writers, we explore how Susan mastered the art of writing about real figures—specifically Pamela Colman Smith, the visionary artist behind the modern tarot deck.Susan shares how her background in theatre and passion for tarot and fiction led to the creation of this

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00:29:36

How to Do Research for Your Novel: Balancing Facts...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/04/16

Today, Rebecca teaches us how to write a fantasy novel for beginners, how to strengthen your plot, and how to edit your book yourself as we explore the importance of research in fiction writing in this latest episode of the 52-Week Story Savvy series.Rebecca Hartwell, founder of Hart Bound Editing (hartboundediting.com), joins aspiring author Agnes Wolfe from Authors’ Alcove (authorsalcove.com) for a fun and insightful conversation about what makes a story really work. They dive into character

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00:33:12

How to Create a Compelling Villain: Advice from a...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/04/14

Today, Rebecca teaches us how to write compelling villains, how to write character arcs, and how to make your character strong as we explore crafting compelling antagonists in this latest episode of the 52-Week Story Savvy series. Rebecca Hartwell, founder of Hart Bound Editing [http://hartboundediting.com], joins aspiring author Agnes Wolfe from Authors’ Alcove [http://authorsalcove.com] to break down how to write a good protagonist, avoid weak villains, and ensure your antagonist drives the plot

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00:37:01

Discussing Co-Writing, Fantasy World-Building, and...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/04/12

I had so much fun talking with AnnMarie about her fantasy story inspiration and fantasy realm building, as well as how to co write a book. Discussing fantasy world-building is always such a joy, especially as we discussed how to get traditionally published with a small press. In this episode of Authors' Alcove: For Fantasy Writers, host Agnes Wolfe sits down with AnnMarie Knorr Fischer, co-author of Arcane Assassin: Path of Annihilation, the thrilling first book in The Raven Naelo Saga. This

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00:36:23

Author Events, Indie Romance and Finding Your Readers...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/04/04

Author Chelle Cypress returns to the podcast to talk about her romantasy series, Unmasking the Curse, her emotional journey through writing, and the upcoming sequel in the Aralian Series. We explore how writing helped her through sobriety, how she balances fantasy and romance, and what it’s really like marketing your book as an indie author.Chelle is the creator of the 50 Must-Read Indie Romantasies list on chellecypress.com, and she’s been making waves at author events like Prineville’s May Market

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00:30:39

Mastering Character Arcs: How to Create Meaningful...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/03/13

Today, we explore how to write a fantasy novel for beginners, Protagonist growth, and how to write character arcs in this episode of the 52-Week Story Savvy series. Host Rebecca Hartwell—founder of Hart Bound Editing [http://hartboundediting.com]—joins aspiring author Agnes Wolfe from Authors’ Alcove [http://authorsalcove.com] to discuss how to write good character development, what makes a good writer great, and what are some good storytelling techniques, helping writers craft stronger, more

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00:36:05

Discussing Book Adaptation Process with His...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/03/11

In this fantasy writing podcast, we discuss his Dissonance series while we talk about his book adaptation process and world building tips. It was fun as we dove into post-apocalyptic storytelling, dystopian world-building, and alien invasion fiction with Aaron Ryan, bestselling author of the Dissonance series and The End: Alpha.Aaron shares his process for crafting suspenseful survival narratives, developing terrifying yet compelling antagonists, and exploring themes of justice, faith, and

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00:31:45

Fantasy World-Building & Time Travel: Writing...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/03/05

In this fantasy writing podcast, we dive into fantasy world-building, time travel fiction, and historical fantasy writing with Jennifer Marchman, author of The Mender Trilogy. Jennifer shares her process for fantasy novel research, balancing historical accuracy with speculative elements, and crafting alternative timelines that feel both immersive and real. We also discuss how her horse archery skills have influenced her action-packed combat scenes.In this episode, we explore:✨ World-building—how

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00:30:54

How to Write a Great Climax: Strengthening your Plot...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/03/04

Agnes uncovers how to write a great climax, how to strengthen your plot, and how to write good character development in this ninth episode of the 52-Week Story Savvy series. Developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell—founder of Hart Bound Editing [http://hartboundediting.com]—joins aspiring author Agnes Wolfe from Authors’ Alcove [http://authorsalcove.com] to explore how to build suspense in a story and break down the essential elements of story structure for novels. Together, they examine what makes

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00:25:40

How to Strengthen Your Plot with the Pivotal Choice:...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/02/27

Want to know how to strengthen your plot with a powerful pivotal choice. Agnes Wolfe asks advice from a developmental editor on how to structure a story plot, strengthen your plot, and craft good character development in fiction. In this eighth episode of the 52-week Story Savvy series, Rebecca—founder and host of Hart Bound Editing [http://hartboundediting.com]—shares in-depth insights alongside Agnes Wolfe, aspiring writer and host of Authors’ Alcove [http://authorsalcove.com].This episode

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00:30:29

How to Structure a Novel Plot: Beginning, Middle, and...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/02/19

Agnes Wolfe asks advice from a developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell on how to structure a novel plot, strengthen your plot, and edit your book yourself. In this seventh episode of the 52-week Story Savvy series, Rebecca, founder and host of Hart Bound Editing [http://hartboundediting.com], shares expert insights alongside Agnes Wolfe, host of Authors’ Alcove [http://authorsalcove.com].This episode focuses on essential storytelling techniques, including plot development rules, crafting a strong

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