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Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel episodes
- How to Become a Better Writer | Episode 5
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Do you want to hone your writing skills so you can finally tell the powerful story that’s been living in your mind for so long?
Well, my friend, as we bust into 2024, I’ve decided to share my 7 best methods for doing just that! Let's make this year the one where you write your novel. I know you can do it!
🌻🌻Find out more about the Many Worlds Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
🌻🌻Schedule a quick chat with Heather to sign up to be a founding member of the MW Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
21 min - The 7 Principles of Simple Worldbuilding in Fantasy and Science Fiction | Episode 4
Are you overwhelmed and frustrated by the complexity of worldbuilding for your fantasy and science fiction novel? Are things getting too complicated, too bloated, and too scattered? Are you worried that all those complex worldbuilding documents you found on Google aren’t really serving the core of the story you want to tell?
Well, guess what? I’ve simplified the entire process! In this episode, you’ll learn the 7 secret principles of worldbuilding!
Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/world
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🌻🌻Find out more about the Many Worlds Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
🌻🌻Schedule a quick chat with Heather to sign up to be a founding member of the MW Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
22 min - The Surprising Key to Making Any Protagonist "Likable" | Episode 3
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Are you worried that your protagonist might not be likable?Often as writers, we love our protagonists deeply, but readers might not be able to connect with them, which could sabotage your entire novel!
In this episode, learn the 4 keys to making any protagonist likable so readers will want to keep on reading!
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🌻🌻Find out more about the Many Worlds Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
🌻🌻Schedule a quick chat with Heather to sign up to be a founding member of the MW Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
17 min - Use This Simple Technique to Write Your First Novel | Episode 2
Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/storytelling
Ever found yourself wondering if your novel might be missing a key ingredient, one that could keep readers and agents from fully connecting with your story?
It's a common concern among writers – that sense that something's absent, leaving us scratching our heads in frustration.But fear not! This episode is here to shed light on that elusive, often unnoticed element in your novel. Join us as we uncover what many writers overlook, helping you bridge the gap and enhance your storytelling.
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🌻🌻Schedule a quick chat with Heather to sign up to be a founding member of the MW Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
17 min - The Most Important Part of Writing Your Novel (That You're Probably Missing) | Episode 1
Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/point
Are you worried that something important is missing from your novel?
Something that might lock readers and agents out of the narrative and prevent them from falling in love with your work? Often, we writers recognize that something is missing, but we have no idea what. It’s frustrating, and we wish we could just magically know what that missing thing is.Well, you’re in luck! In this episode, you’ll learn about the crucial aspect of your novel that most writers don’t even know they’re missing!
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🌻🌻Find out more about the Many Worlds Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
🌻🌻Schedule a quick chat with Heather to sign up to be a founding member of the MW Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
18 min - The Many Worlds Writing Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the Many Worlds Writing Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too.
🌻🌻Find out more about the Many Worlds Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
🌻🌻Schedule a quick chat with Heather to sign up to be a founding member of the MW Drafting Club HERE!🌻🌻
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About Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel
From the publisher's feed
Have you ever had a story idea you love—a vivid world, compelling characters, big themes—but every time you sit down to write, something just… isn’t working?
If that sounds familiar,…
you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple.
In each episode, I tackle one specific problem standing between you and a cohesive, compelling book—whether that’s character arc, plot structure, backstory, worldbuilding, magic systems, genre clarity, revision, or the publishing path. Some episodes are focused teaching sessions where I break down craft and process step by step, and others feature in-depth conversations with industry experts—authors, editors, agents, and publishing professionals—who share real-world insight into what actually works.
No vague advice. No craft mysticism. Just concrete, actionable strategies you can apply immediately (often with free companion workbooks linked right in the show notes).
This podcast is here to help you stop spinning your wheels and start making confident, intentional story choices—so your novel feels grounded, emotionally powerful, and readable all the way through.
I’m your host, Heather Davis—Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, developmental editor, host of the WorldShift Writing Summit, podcaster, and fellow speculative fiction writer. I’ve spent over a decade helping writers untangle messy drafts, fix stories that almost work, and build novels from the ground up in a way that’s sustainable and actually makes sense.
And let’s be honest: writing a good novel—the kind readers want to finish, recommend, and come back to—is hard. This podcast doesn’t promise shortcuts or overnight success. Instead, it embraces the real, messy, challenging work of storytelling—and gives you the tools to do it well.
If you’ve ever found yourself typing questions like these into Google, this show is for you:
- What is show don't tell?
- What's the difference between scenes and chapters?
- How do I use Save the Cat to structure my novel without it feeling formulaic?
- How do I include backstory without info-dumping?
- Why isn’t my magic system working in my story?
- How do I revise a novel without getting overwhelmed?
- How do I write character driven stories?
- How do I develop my author Voice?
- How do I write fantasy, romantasy, dystopian, science fiction, magical realism, paranormal, horror, or other speculative genres?
- How do I develop my protagonist?
- What is interiority?
- How do I determine the these and Point of my novel?
- How do I create a character arc for my protagonist?
- etc.
So if you’re ready to write a novel you’re proud of—one that holds together, makes readers think, and earns their trust—go ahead and follow or subscribe. It’s the easiest way to support the show and make sure you don’t miss what’s coming next.
Next steps:
If you want to go deeper, get on my email list so you don’t miss my free and paid classes, workshops, and free writing sprints:
👉 https://resources.manyworldswriting.com/U2F1zO
Have a question or want to reach out directly? You can email me anytime at [email protected]
Until next time, keep writing, keep dreaming, and remember: the world needs your stories right now. Don’t give up on your novel—or yourself.
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