Creative Tips Episodes
Gain insights into writing techniques and tips for aspiring fantasy writers, featuring expert advice and resources for developing compelling narratives.
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July 28, 2022
A Publisher's Perspective: the Pushkin Press and Fantasy in Translation Part 1 of 2 - Guest Daniel Seton
Best places for booksellers
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July 21, 2022
Alice Worth Series and Writing Urban Fantasy - Part 2 of 2
Ever wondered how to turn your college education into a best-selling series? Lisa Edmonds, once an English major who took courses in forensic criminology, has done just that, writing the wonderful Alice Worth Series. An Urban fantasy series with a mage PI, Alice moves in a world of magic, vampires and werewolves with her ghost sidekick Malcolm. Julia Golding Lisa discuss the path to publication, the advice Lisa has on world-building, character development, and plotting. Lisa also has some top ti...
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May 9, 2022
Lord of Stariel: An Independent Route To Publishing
Best place for an inter-species romance
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Feb. 17, 2022
A Magical Blend: Writing Historical Fantasies...with Lucy Strange
Guest Lucy Strange
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Dec. 31, 2021
From Sir Gawain to COVID: A Composer's view of storytelling and fantasy
Guest Richard Blackford
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Nov. 24, 2021
Where Can You Find A Real Warg? Elfdalian and Tolkien's Languages
With special guest Nariel
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Nov. 17, 2021
Beyond Andy Serkis - Other Audiobook Versions of Tolkien's Works
With Julia Golding
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Nov. 10, 2021
On Re-reading The Lord of the Rings
Are you a re-reader of your favourite fantasy books? Join Julia Golding as she recalls the first time through the wardrobe and into Middle-earth. This leads to thoughts on the power of fantasy and why some dislike it. She goes on to look at Margaret Atwood, Terry Pratchett, and others as they defend the genre. Next is a deep-dive into why LotR in particular works as a book to return to again and again, then take a little side journey with the Equal Opportunities Commission... She ends by decidin...
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Oct. 6, 2021
Andy Serkis Audio book of The Lord of the Rings - Our Verdict
Big news for Tolkien fans is Andy Serkis has just released with Harper Collins and on Audible an unabridged version of The Lord of the Rings. In this episode, Juia Golding reviews the recording, comparing it to the BBC dramatised version (1981) and the Robert Inglis reading (1990). Which has the best songs? Who dares to dip into the appendices? Is there a rival to Andy's Gollum? Julia concludes with recommendations as to which might suit you and your listening needs. Visit https://oxfordcentref...