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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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Episode 39: Editing POV, Person, and Tense: How to...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/12/10

Join this podcast for fantasy writers as we dive into fantasy novel editing, practical author self-editing tips, and essential techniques for polishing your manuscript. We’ll break down fixing head hopping, revising narrative style, and refining first person vs third person narration to elevate your storytelling. This episode equips you with actionable strategies that editors use to help fantasy stories shine.Episode 39 of the Story Savvy Series focuses on cleaning up narrative style—specifically

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00:19:58

Episode 38: Balancing Creativity and Genre:...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/12/06

Join the Story Savvy Series for expert advice on Podcast for fantasy authors, from mastering Self-editing fiction to spotting flat characters before publication. Rebecca Hartwell and Agnes Wolfe share how originality, revising narrative style, and worldbuilding choices can shape unforgettable novels. You’ll gain practical tips on avoiding common writing mistakes, aligning with genre expectations in fiction, and applying fiction editing strategies that keep readers hooked. Perfect for writers looking

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00:29:55

Episode 37: Writing Seamless Transitions:...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/12/03

This episode explores pacing pitfalls writers, novel structure pacing, and self-editing strategies for writers, focusing on how to create smooth transitions that keep readers engaged. We dive into scene-level editing and editing scene flow, unpacking how clarity in transitions impacts focal length in narration and helps in maintaining story momentum. With these practical insights, you’ll gain actionable tools to strengthen your fiction and avoid common mistakes that derail storytelling flow.In this

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00:24:57

Episode 36: Editing Pacing in Fiction: How to Balance...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/11/29

In our ongoing series on self-editing strategies for writers, we take a closer look at novel structure pacing from the perspective of scene-level editing. This episode contrasts scene pacing vs global pacing, showing how writers can strengthen both big and small moments. Along the way, Rebecca offers insightful author self-editing tips in this engaging podcast for fantasy writers.In episode 36 of the Story Savvy Self-Editing series, developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and

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00:24:37

Episode 35: Beyond Sight and Sound (How to Use Smell,...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/11/26

Discover how character-driven description, writing with your senses, and editing descriptive passages bring stories to life. This podcast for fantasy authors delivers writing immersive description, showing vs telling through senses, and editing tips for indie authors so you can create strong, unforgettable prose.Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and Agnes Wolfe [authorsalcove.com] dive into why these “lesser” senses often go underused, and how to weave them in with intention. Whether you’re

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00:30:20

Episode 34: Writing Sight and Sound (Self-Editing...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/11/19

Strong scenes start with writing sight and sound, backed by smart show don’t tell writing tips and clear writing immersive description. In this podcast for fantasy authors, we cover how to avoid flat writing, master writing strong descriptions, and apply editing tips for indie authors. Whether you’re focused on writing believable settings or learning how to edit your book yourself, this podcast for fantasy writers gives you practical strategies to sharpen your story.In this podcast for fantasy

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00:32:23

Episode 33: Beyond Description: Self-Editing Tangible...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/11/19

Join us on this podcast for fantasy writers as we explore self-editing strategies for writers that elevate clothing in fiction, weather, and societal detail into tools for immersive story world development. Rebecca Hartwell and Addie Dulac explain how using worldbuilding details like garments, transportation, and seasonal shifts can do more than set the stage—they can change the story. If you’re looking for practical advice on how to build fictional worlds that actually influence plot and character,

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00:52:00

Episode 32: Worldbuilding That Works: Self-Editing...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/11/15

In this podcast for fantasy authors, we explore self-editing strategies for writers with a focus on writing believable fantasy worlds through strong story world development. Episode 32 of the Story Savvy series dives deep into writing societal norms in fiction, helping authors enhance their worldbuilding during the editing process. If you're working on a draft and want your world to feel immersive and intentional, this episode is packed with insights on fantasy novel editing and the nuances of

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00:26:07

Episode 31: Fixing Flat Scenes: How to Revive...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/11/08

Struggling with how to fix flat scenes or improve character-driven scenes in your novel? This podcast for fantasy writers offers expert writing tips for fiction authors, including how to craft writing realistic character reactions and anchor every chapter with a strong scene core event. We cover essential tools for self-editing characters, enhancing story structure and character roles, and mastering how to balance dialogue and action. Whether you’re deep into fantasy novel editing or looking for

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00:24:44

Episode 30: Strengthening Character Arcs: Editing for...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/11/05

In this podcast for fantasy authors, we cover story consistency editing, building character-driven scenes, and crafting the perfect scene core event. Learn practical tips for self-editing characters, improving fantasy novel editing, and aligning story structure and character roles. If you're focused on writing strong story beats, how to write strong scenes, or how to edit your book yourself, this podcast for fantasy writers is for you.Want to improve your character development in fantasy

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00:34:58

Episode 29: Editing for Depth: How to Build Distinct...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/11/01

Looking for developmental editing for characters? In this episode, we discuss editing characters for depth, creating unique supporting characters, and making characters distinct. So whether you're working on character voice development, defining character agency in storytelling, or improving character arcs, this episode will help you apply strong story structure and character roles to your fantasy novel. It's packed with practical insights for anyone learning how to edit your book yourself

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00:32:42

Episode 28: Structuring Romance in Fantasy: Key...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/10/29

Are you writing a fantasy romance novel? Rebecca Hartwell gives developmental editing tips on what makes a good writer great! In this episode we discuss everything from character development in romance, genre expectations in romance and other romance novel writing tips. In this self-editing series for authors, you will learn how to edit your book yourself. Want to know how to write a romance or love story that delivers emotional payoff? In Episode 28, developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell

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00:32:48

Episode 27: Building Better Magic Systems: Editing...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/10/25

Want to know how to write a magic system? Rebecca offers developmental editing tips on writing a unique magic system, how to edit your book yourself, and what makes a good writer great. Through this writing advice podcast, every week we discuss editing fantasy novels, fixing story problems, and plot structure advice. In episode 27 of the Story Savvy Self-Editing series, developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and aspiring fantasy author Agnes Wolfe [authorsalcove.com] explore

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00:31:12

Episode 21: Polishing Your Manuscript: Word Count,...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/10/22

In this week’s Story Savvy Series episode, we receive chapter length advice, scene vs chapter structure, and using word count effectively. So please join developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and author and editor Jena Doyle [jenadoyle.com] as they discuss how to editor your book yourself and what makes a good writer great! Jena is filling in for Agnes Wolfe [authorsalcove.com], to explore practical self-editing strategies focused on word count. Whether your manuscript is

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00:31:12

Episode 20: Deus ex Machina Explained: How to Fix...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/10/17

In this week’s Story Savvy series, we continue to talk about how to edit your book yourself, by discussing fixing story problems, where we learn what is Deus ex machina and learn a Deus ex Machina examples. Developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] is joined by author Silvia Pawn who is standing in for Agnes Wolfe [authorsalcove.com]. Deus ex Machina is when outside forces or unexplained powers save the day and strip the protagonist of agency. In episode 20 of 52-Week Story Savvy,

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00:22:06

How to Plant Story Seeds that Pay Off (Tips from a...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/08/17

Confused about which plot threads to tie up—and which to let dangle? You’re not alone. Today we discuss when to leave plot threads open, how to track plot threads, and planting story seeds, among other ways of fixing story problems. Listen to Rebecca share her plot structure tips and what makes a good writer great! Want to know what makes a good writer great? Tune into our writing podcast for authors, where we explore plot structure tips, book editing hacks, and how to self-edit with intentionality

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00:22:29

Understanding Main Plots and Subplots: Tips from a...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/08/12

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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00:31:36

Impactful Storytelling: External Consequences vs....

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/08/05

Do you ever wonder what makes a good writer great? In this week’s writing podcast for authors, we dig into one of the most overlooked tools in self-editing: consequences and emotional processing. Whether you’re looking for book editing hacks, story pacing strategies, or help with editing fantasy novels, Episode 24 of the Story Savvy Series tackles it all. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful ways to level up your writing—making sure your big story moments actually land. If

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00:29:55

Plot Twists: Are You Making These Mistakes?...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/07/29

Do you want to know what makes a good writer great? Today in our writing podcast for authors, we discuss how to write a great plot twist and how to spot plot twist mistakes. In episode 23 of the Story Savvy Series, we explore how to masterfully build and edit plot twists that hook your readers and shift your story’s path. So, let’s join together as we unravel the secrets of twisty storytelling. Developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and author Agnes Wolfe [authorsalcove.com]

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00:52:04

Getting Real about Mental Health and Writing: Tips...

Authors" Alcove for Fantasy Writers ·

2025/07/22

Let’s talk about mental health for writers, author support system, and writer self-care. In this week's Story Savvy Series episode, we take a thoughtful detour from structure and craft to focus on mental health in the writing journey. Developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and author Agnes Wolfe [authorsalcove.com] dive deep into the emotional realities behind the editing process—from creative burnout and perfectionism to PTSD, grief, and more.Episode 22 of the 52-Week

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