The Writer’s Realm Podcast

Dark fantasy is one of several sub categories within the sphere of fantasy. Is dark fantasy horror? Is there a happy ending of any kind? Join us as our wonderful guest, Adrienne Miller guides us through the paths that lead to dark fantasy.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Jo...

Marketing your book is the intimidating process most authors can’t stand to venture into. But, as an indie author, you won’t find new readers without some sort of marketing plan. Join Bob and Holly as they delve into the mysterious, sometimes daunting journey of marketing your book.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to W...

Join Holly and Bob as we peruse Reddit for questions about writing.   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF   Website https://writersrealmpodcast.com/ Holly’s Links: Insta https://www.instagram.com/writingwithrobilli...

Like it or not, AI is here to stay. As authors, how do we use AI to serve us, without losing our unique voice and character? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of using AI to help write your books!   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord h...

YT Description and links   Title: Trad vs Indie Publishing   While traditional publishing has always been the mainstay and focus of new writers, the wildlands of indie publishing have become extremely approachable. But what are the pros and cons of both? Join us as we discuss which path to take, indie or trad? Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comme...

If you're a beginner writer or have written several tomes, you know that our first drafts are a mess. But guess what? Almost every writer had faced the same challenge. Join us as we discuss how to find out magical story within the chaos.   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/...

Your characters need to face challenges within your story, otherwise it’s going to be a snoozefest. Big or small, creating stakes that make an impact are what's needed. Join Austin, Holly, and Bob as they travel down the path of creating stakes!   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!...

Writing and formatting your story is one thing, but when you want to create an anthology you may need to add some extra steps. Between hiring authors and being a part-time editor, things can get dicey. Join our discussion on creating anthologies with author H.L. Burke.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Descr...

One of the most difficult things about writing is getting through all the way to the end. You’ll have to dodge boulders of excuses, some again and again. And nothing will ever be simple. Parker J Cole is here to help guide us through these difficult experiences.  Join us as we discuss, How to Write The End.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comme...

If you’re an indie author, you’ve either finished writing and published your book or you’re close. The next step is two-fold: marketing and sales. You’ll need to put your business hat on to make everything work. Join us as we follow the path of this difficult topic of marketing and sales with our special guest, author Ryan Hoyt.  Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share...

Writing in one genre can be a chore in and of itself, but what do you do when you want to merge two different genres? What about merging multiple genres? Find out more as we discuss merging genres with award-winning author Kerry Nietz.   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/fo...

Most writers dream of getting their book picked by one of the big publishers, but there is the other option: indie publishing. This option may sound daunting, but what can a writer look forward to when picking the indie publishing path? Find out as we discuss indie publishing with author Dhara Parekh.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments! ...

Telling a story involves point of views from your character and often it will involve different point of views. How do we keep up with whose point of view when you have so many characters? Join us as we discuss writing different point of views with author E.L. Canney.     Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Descr...

We love our different genres in writing. But have you ever thought of combining two genres for the story? In this episode, we discuss what it’s like writing sci-fi and fantasy  with Author Adam W. Schmitz.   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discor...

Whether it's tropes, prose, or plot, writing Young Adult can be tricky. Join us as we discuss the intricacies of writing YA fantasy with Lennon K. Riley, author of The Last Heir of Excalibur, available on Amazon. Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!  Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Dis...

It's 2025 and some of us need help setting goals with our writing. Who am I kidding? ALL of us need help! Join us as we jump into a much-needed discussion on goal setting.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF   W...

True crime is both intriguing and tragic, occupying our thoughts long after we’ve finished reading the book. But we know it’s one thing to read it, and another to research and write. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of writing True Crime with writer, Jennifer Barlow.   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!  Don’t forget to Write...

What in the world does Show, Not Tell actually mean and why is it important to your writing? Join us as we discuss Show, Don’t Tell with special guest Jeff Nelson.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https://discord.gg/PNnPaMmF   Website h...

When writing, some of us need absolute silence, while others need a playlist they've created. Some need coffee, others need snacks. Some of us write better in a coffee shop, while others are perfectly fine in our little corner of our living space. Join Holly, Austin, and Bob as we discuss what’s ideal for writing.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in th...

Tropes are a good thing. Readers expect them and no good story is without them. But when do tropes become too much of a cliche?  Join us as we discuss balancing tropes with special guest, TD Orel.   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Discord https:/...

So, you’re finished with your story and–now what? That was the first draft and now the wonderful world (please note the sarcasm) of self-editing comes into play. But where do you start? Author Richie Billings joins us to help find the right path to self-editing.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Li...

Not wanting our hero to have a swell time reaching his goal, we need to learn how to write a villain. Whether they have sharp wit, teeth, or claws, our villain should be memorable. Author Michael C Blake is here to help us!   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Wri...

Concise, direct, and of course, disturbing. Such are the ways of writing short horror fiction. But there's more to it than that, right? Lucky for us, Kay Hanifen is here to guide us through the dark woods.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subscribe)!   Join/follow us! Writer’s Realm Disco...

How do we write an incredible story with an unreliable narrator? Do we start with the story or characters, or both? Join us as we discuss this very subject with special guest author Jennifer Maughan. As usual, we also jump off-topic and share our thoughts on Game of Thrones.    Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and...

Some of us plan out things very well, while others fly by the seat of their pants. Either way, we promise you can get your book written. Maybe. Join our hosts as we discuss the pros and cons of plotting and pantsing with special guest, Edward J Flora.   Have a writerly question or topic you would like us to cover? Share with us in the comments!    Don’t forget to Write and Describe (Like and Subsc...