Venetia Constantine, author of The Last Starborn Seer, joins us to discuss her spic world-building and her exciting journey to publication. We take a deep dive into the joy of commissioning character art and Venetia advises us all to claim our space as writers.

Chapter include:
00:00 Introduction to Venetia Constantine

02:58 The Evolution of The Last Starborn Seer

05:42 Writing Process and Drafting

08:21 World Building in Fantasy

12:50 Character Development and Art

16:20 Crafting Satisfying Endings in a Trilogy

18:20 Journey to Publication and Finding an Agent

21:27 Choosing the Right Literary Agent

25:03 Navigating the Submission Process

28:35 Improving Craft Through Community

30:23 Reflections on Early Writing Journey

31:59 Challenges of Writing Under Contract

35:46 Connecting with Readers

38:01 Advice for Aspiring Writers

39:55 Future Aspirations as a Writer

To find out more about Venetia and to publish her debut novel visit: Home - Venetia Constantine

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