Learn the fantasy writing process from acclaimed author Juliet E. McKenna, including character creation, worldbuilding, and insights into modern publishing.

What can writers learn from over 20 years in the fantasy publishing world?

In this episode, I’m joined by legendary fantasy author Juliet E. McKenna to explore her approach to storytelling, her writing process, and the lessons she’s learned across a long and successful career.

We dive into both craft and industry insight, including:

• Juliet E. McKenna’s fantasy writing process from idea to finished novel
• Writing The Cleaving and reimagining Arthurian legend from a female perspective
• Techniques for character creation, worldbuilding, and theme
• Approaches to plotting and structuring fantasy stories