Writing Fantasy, Part I: Epic Worlds, High Realms & Grand-Scale Subgenres
In Part I of this three-episode Fantasy Subgenre Series, we dive into the grand-scale branches of fantasy: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Historical Fantasy, Alternate Histo...
4 Des 202518min
Thankful for Genres (Clip Show #14)
Pour yourself something spiced and settle in as we revisit writing tips from this season’s genre deep dives.🛋️ More Writing TipsThe Biggest Mistake Writers Make - Writing Break7 Literary Conflicts Ex...
27 Nov 202514min
Pick a Lane: The Key to Reaching the Right Readers
If your book is “for everyone,” it’s actually for no one. In this sharp yet encouraging episode, we tackle one of the biggest hurdles for new authors: not wanting to be boxed in by genre. 🛋️ Overthin...
20 Nov 202511min
Memoir & Creative Nonfiction: Truth as Narrative
Your life is a story, but not every moment needs to be shared. In this episode of Writing Break, we’re exploring memoir and creative nonfiction, the genres where truth becomes art. Learn how to shape...
13 Nov 202515min
Writing Literary Fiction: Finding Truth in Everyday Life
In this episode, we’ll unravel what “literary fiction” actually means, what readers expect when they open a literary novel, and how you, as a writer, can approach it without falling into the trap of p...
6 Nov 202512min
Writing Horror: Fear, Gore, and the Monsters Within
Just in time for Halloween, this episode explores the expectations and pitfalls of writing horror and how to write fear in any genre.🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics:Fear in any genre The core of horrorT...
30 Okt 202514min
Writing Gothic Fiction: Where Beauty Meets Terror
Gothic fiction is where beauty meets terror. In this episode, we explore how to write Gothic stories that grip readers with atmosphere, ambiguity, and desire:🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics:Setting as c...
23 Okt 202512min
Writing Historical Fiction: Living in Another Time
Good historical fiction makes the past feel as alive as the present. In this episode, we explore how to write immersive, character-driven stories that honor history without feeling like a textbook.Fir...
16 Okt 202511min
