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Creative Tips Episodes

Gain insights into writing techniques and tips for aspiring fantasy writers, featuring expert advice and resources for developing compelling narratives.
Nursery Toys, Their Fantastical Journeys and Which Is the Best Cinematic Universe
April 30, 2026

Nursery Toys, Their Fantastical Journeys and Which Is the Best Cinema…

With the King and Queen of the United Kingdom heading to the US this week, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker begin today’s episode of Mythmakers with a playful look at soft toy diplomacy and the source of many fantasy stories ...

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Casting, Colbert and Contracts: Big News of Lotr Films and the Best Way to Get a Book Contract
April 23, 2026

Casting, Colbert and Contracts: Big News of Lotr Films and the Best W…

In today’s episode of Mythmakers, we cover three lively topics of discussion. Join Julia Golding and friend of the podcast, Jacob Rennaker, as they begin with the latest casting news for the upcoming prequel film The Hunt for...

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Mammoth Rider: SJ Poyton's Long Road to Publishing
April 2, 2026

Mammoth Rider: SJ Poyton's Long Road to Publishing

What is the best mythical species to introduce into our world?

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Love Is in the Air: Romance and Fantasy
Feb. 12, 2026

Love Is in the Air: Romance and Fantasy

Today on Mythmakers, you’re invited to join us on a short visit to the world of fantasy romance. What's all the fuss about romantasy and where did it come from? What's the secret sauce (pun intended) of Fourth Wing? And why w...

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Emily J. Taylor: The Otherwhere Post
June 12, 2025

Emily J. Taylor: The Otherwhere Post

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be a postman or postwoman?

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Twenty-First Century Tolkien: Prof Nick Groom and What Tolkien Means to Us Today—Part 2
March 13, 2025

Twenty-First Century Tolkien: Prof Nick Groom and What Tolkien Means …

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be in lockdown?

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Twenty-First Century Tolkien: Prof Nick Groom and What Tolkien Means to Us Today—Part 1
March 6, 2025

Twenty-First Century Tolkien: Prof Nick Groom and What Tolkien Means …

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be in lockdown?

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Set sail with Rose Black and her Fantasy Pirate Adventure: Fated Winds and Promising Seas
Jan. 2, 2025

Set sail with Rose Black and her Fantasy Pirate Adventure: Fated Wind…

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be rescued by pirates?

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Helen Glynn Jones and The Last Raven: Vampires, Humans and Other Monsters
Dec. 26, 2024

Helen Glynn Jones and The Last Raven: Vampires, Humans and Other Mons…

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be turned into a vampire?

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Heroes and Villains: Ana Sampson and Chris Riddell
Oct. 24, 2024

Heroes and Villains: Ana Sampson and Chris Riddell

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be a villain?

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Megan Whalen Turner: The Queen's Thief and the Secret of a Long Career as a Fantasy Writer
Sept. 5, 2024

Megan Whalen Turner: The Queen's Thief and the Secret of a Long Caree…

Welcome back to Mythmakers for our sixth season! Megan Whalen Turner began her career in 1996 and is still going strong as her series The Queen's Thief becomes available in the UK and the Commonwealth for the first time. US r...

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The Rings of Power, Season 2: Our Hopes and Fears
May 23, 2024

The Rings of Power, Season 2: Our Hopes and Fears

Amazon has released its teaser trailer and the first 'behind the scenes' video of The Rings of Power: Season 2. Join Julia Golding on today’s episode of Mythmakers to find out what appears to be included in this upcoming seas...

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Historical v. Fantasy Fiction
April 18, 2024

Historical v. Fantasy Fiction

Join in on today’s episode of Mythmakers as we dive into the surprising similarities between writing historical fiction and fantasy fiction. Julia Golding, whose adult historical novel ‘The Persephone Code’ comes out this wee...

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Universes - Good or Bad for Creativity
Dec. 7, 2023

Universes - Good or Bad for Creativity

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be a minor character with a spin out series?

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David D. Levine: The Kuiper Belt Job – Part 2
Nov. 9, 2023

David D. Levine: The Kuiper Belt Job – Part 2

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to go to a casino?

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David D. Levine: The Kuiper Belt Job – Part 1
Nov. 2, 2023

David D. Levine: The Kuiper Belt Job – Part 1

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to go to a casino?

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Fantasy writing - why go small?
Oct. 12, 2023

Fantasy writing - why go small?

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be small?

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Tolkien's Modern Reading with Holly Ordway
May 26, 2023

Tolkien's Modern Reading with Holly Ordway

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to set a boy's adventure?

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AI Revolution: What should writers and artists do? Part 2: Text
April 13, 2023

AI Revolution: What should writers and artists do? Part 2: Text

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be an illustrator?

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AI Revolution: What should writers and artists do? Part 1: Images
April 6, 2023

AI Revolution: What should writers and artists do? Part 1: Images

Where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be an illustrator?

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