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The Fantasy Writing Show with Jed Herne

The Fantasy Writing Show with Jed Herne

By: Jed Herne
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Summary

Hi! My name is Jed Herne, and on this podcast, I share the best fantasy writing advice that I've learned from publishing four fantasy novels and coaching 5,000+ writers in my live classes and self-paced courses.


My books include Kingdom of Dragons, The Thunder Heist, Across the Broken Stars, and Fires of the Dead. I also wrote Siege of Treboulain, an interactive epic fantasy novel published by Choice of Games. I also created the Wizards, Warriors, & Words, and Novel Analyst podcasts.


Expect to learn about plotting, character development, worldbuilding, magic systems, and lots more.


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If you want to take your writing further, then read my book, Plotting Your Fantasy Novel.


This book will help you decide exactly what events you should include in your novel. Unlike other methods, you won't follow a rigid template that makes your characters act in a forced way.

Instead, you’ll use 9-Point Plot Structure to build your characters and plot in unison. This will make your story unfold in an organic, cohesive, and captivating fashion.


By using this simple system, you will design clear plot points to work towards when you're writing. You'll also learn how to easily connect the gaps between these major plot points, so that you never get stuck (especially in the middle of your story).

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Episodes
  • You’re Only Six Months Away from Finishing Your Fantasy Novel

    You’re Only Six Months Away from Finishing Your Fantasy Novel
    Apr 14 2026

    In today's short episode, I share my thoughts on how to become a more consistent writer — and why most writers don't understand 'consistency' the correct way.


    Read Plotting Your Fantasy Novel: www.jedherne.com/plot

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    7 mins
  • I Read 761 Fantasy First Chapters & Kept Seeing These 5 Mistakes

    I Read 761 Fantasy First Chapters & Kept Seeing These 5 Mistakes
    Apr 11 2026

    There’s 5 critical first chapter mistakes I see new fantasy writers make all the time. I know about these because when writers apply for my classes or coaching programs, they have to send me an application that includes their first chapter. I've now read 761 first chapters from these applications. That’s a lot of data for me to learn from! So today, I want to share what I’ve learned with you, so that you can avoid these mistakes and instead write an amazing first chapter that makes people beg to read the rest of your book.


    Want to improve your writing even further? Read my new book, Plotting Your Fantasy Novel.

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    23 mins
  • Good vs Bad Fantasy Plots: The 5 Key Differences

    Good vs Bad Fantasy Plots: The 5 Key Differences
    Mar 31 2026

    Read my new book, Plotting Your Fantasy Novel. It just released yesterday!


    After publishing four fantasy novels, and teaching hundreds of writers in my programs, I’ve realised there are 5 main differences between good fantasy plots and bad fantasy plots. I’ve been thinking about this a lot, because over the past year I’ve spent well over 1000 hours writing Plotting Your Fantasy Novel — my first non-fiction book on the craft of storytelling. If you’re writing a fantasy novel, and you want readers to be utterly captivated by your plot, it’s crucial to understand these 5 differences.

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    18 mins
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