Have you ever had someone ask you what you did and lose all interest when you say you write fantasy? What is with that? A strange prejudice lingers around fantasy writing and writers.

In this episode, Autumn and Jesper discuss why there is a perception fantasy writers aren’t “real” writers, some facts and stats on fantasy stories and writers, why the perception might be changing, and what to do if you encounter it!

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Plot Development: A Method for Outlining Fiction

Plot Development Step by Step: Exercises for Planning Your Book

Story Idea: A Method to Develop a Book Idea

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