Does a Literary Agent Guarantee a Book Deal? Writing Advice from a Published Author Stephen Aryan 2024-10-22 | Does a Literary Agent Guarantee a Book Deal? Writing Advice from a Published Author
New York Minute - Livestream Stephen Aryan 2024-10-02 | Join Adrian M. Gibson, MJ Kuhn, Krystle Matar and Stephen Aryan to celebrate the publication of New York Minute, Stephen's first self published novella. They'll be talking about whatever is on their mind, and maybe the book a little, so bring your questions or else they will just ramble on.You can order NYM here https://t.co/fRaRGskJI4
Im taking a break from YouTube Stephen Aryan 2024-08-20 | There is a lot going on over the summer and autumn, a lot of events, a lot of writing to do, and a lot of commitments, so something has to give. I won't have time to make videos so I'm taking a break for a few months.I'll be back with a livestream in September for the readalong on the channel for The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington, so keep an eye on the community tab for that.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authortube
When can you call yourself a writer? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-08-13 | Working through the 100 questions about writing, doing another batch of questions and answers today.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingcommunity #writingadvice #authortube
Author Interview with RR Virdi - The Doors of Midnight Stephen Aryan 2024-08-06 | My latest author interview with RR Virdi. We talk about his path to publication, being an indy author, then how he wrote The First Binding, found a publisher, and then an agent, and his new forthcoming novel The Doors of Midnight, coming out this August. We also discuss the nature of stories, mythology and how stories spread around the world and the commonalities between myths.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖 R. R. VIRDI 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/z9JQgTWITTER: twitter.com/rrvirdiINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/rrvirdiWEBSITE: rrvirdi.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authortube #authorinterview #writingcommunity
Author Interview with Cameron Johnston - The Last Shield Stephen Aryan 2024-07-30 | My latest author interview is with returning guest Cameron Johnston, who is back to talk about his latest novel, The Last Shield published August 2024. It is a standalone fantasy novel best described as Die Hard in a Castle.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖 CAMERON JOHNSTON 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/CIGofTWITTER: https://x.com/CamJohnstonINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/cameronjohnstonwriterWEBSITE: cameronjohnston.net📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authorinterview #cameronjohnston #writingcommunity
What is the best way to introduce a magic system? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-07-23 | Answering your questions from the community tab. Will an agent automatically reject your submission if it is a series? How do you introduce a magic system? How do you flesh out side characters without bloating the word count and increasing the number of points of view in a novel?📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube
Author Interview with Oliver Langmead - Calypso Stephen Aryan 2024-07-16 | My latest author interview with Oliver Langmead. We talk about his early days writing as a child, fan fiction, influences from childhood, early attempts at writing, and how his day job as a Creative Writing lecturer at a UK university feeds into his writing process.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖 OLIVER LANGMEAD 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/X5XyVTWITTER: https://x.com/oliverklangmeadINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/oliverklangmeadWEBSITE: oliverlangmead.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#oliverlangmead #authorinterview #writingcommunity
Four Authors - No Script Stephen Aryan 2024-07-10 | To celebrate the publication day of The Blood Dimmed Tide, book 2 in The Nightingale and the Falcon trilogy by Stephen Aryan, Stephen is joined by special guests, MJ Kuhn, Nicholas Eames and Krystle Matar to talk about absolutely whatever they feel like. Four authors talking with no plans and no script, what could possible go wrong.
What is the effect of ego on a writer’s success? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-07-02 | Covering questions 25 through 28 on my 100 questions and answers about writing, this video covers books I couldn't put down, the best part of being an author, favour books from childhood and the impact and necessity of ego for a writer.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #authortube #writingcommunity
Who is your favourite author? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-06-25 | 100 questions and answers about writing. I did a bunch of questions today, covers questions 21 through 24 on my list. This is about favourite authors, challenges on my late book, favourite author and which author in the genre I admire the most.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #authortube #writingcommunity
To Green Angel Tower - Live Discusson Stephen Aryan 2024-06-19 | A live discussion of To Green Angel Tower by Tad Williams, book 3 in Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, the international bestselling fantasy series. Your host, Stephen Aryan will be joined by fantasy author Krystle Matar, Faye from the Books and Chocaholic YouTube channel, and Shauna Lawless. #fantasy #writingcommunity #tadwilliams
Author Interview with Ian Green - Extremophile Stephen Aryan 2024-06-18 | My latest author interview with Ian Green. He is the author of the Rotstorm trilogy, published by Ad Astra imprint of Head of Zeus. He had a new book, Extremophile coming out on 1st August 2024. We discuss his new biohacking thriller, but also his origins, inspirations, influences and his fantasy trilogy which is a mix of fascinating ideas. Both Ian and I will be at Worldcon later this year in Glasgow in August.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖 IAN GREEN 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/s6xV0TWITTER: twitter.com/ianthegreenFacebook: facebook.com/ianthegreenauthorINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ianiangreenWEBSITE: ianthegreen.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authortube #authorinterview #writingcommunity
Query Package Mistakes (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-06-11 | 5 common mistakes I am seeing in query packages when a writer is submitting to a literary agent with the goal of becoming traditionally published. I have been looking at a number of packages over the last month since The Write Advice started and a pattern is starting to form. These are just the first 5 of many things that need addressing in a query package before you should submit to an agent.For editorial support, mentoring, query package support and guidance visit.thewriteadvice.co.uk📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights
All my Broken Binding Special Editions Stephen Aryan 2024-06-04 | These are all of my Broken Binding Special Editions. Not books I have bought from them, but my own novels which have been given the hardback special edition treatment by The Broken Binding. The first two, were the Quest for Heroes duology, from Angry Robot Books, an epic fantasy duology. I show off the hardbacks and then the special limited edition lettered edition. The next special was The Judas Blossom, the first book in my new trilogy, which is historic fantasy.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#specialedition #books #authortube
Author Interview with Taran Matharu - Dragon Rider Stephen Aryan 2024-05-28 | My latest interview is with Taran Matharu. We discuss his new adult fantasy novel, Dragon Rider. This is the first time he has written adult fantasy, as his previous series were YA, and were extremely successful. We discuss how he started out, on Wattpad, and how he then found a literary agent and a traditional publishing deal later on. There is a Broken Binding special edition of Dragon Rider, with a red cover, and we also discuss US vs UK covers and the differences between the two.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖 Taran Matharu 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/jkzEHTWITTER: twitter.com/TaranMatharu1INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/taranmatharuauthorWEBSITE: authortaranmatharu.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#taranmatharu #writingcommunity #authortube
Whispers in the Earth Anthology - Kickstarter Launch Stephen Aryan 2024-05-22 | Tune in to the livestream to hear some of the 20 contributors talk about the anthology and how they drew on world folklore to create their story.Back this project: kickstarter.com/projects/gabrielahouston/whispers-in-the-earth?ref=3vq2jm&token=d61ea748
What Im working on - Writing Update May 2024 Stephen Aryan 2024-05-21 | A run down of all of the books I'm working on, novels in 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as some forthcoming events this year. I touch on the new book coming out this year in July, The Blood Dimmed Tide, book 2 in The Nightingale and the Falcon trilogy, I also cover my forthcoming indy published novella and the Kickstarter that has goes live TODAY - Whispers in the Earth.Support the Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/gabrielahouston/1274136000?ref=3vq2jm&token=d61ea748Visit The Write Advice for supportwww.thewriteadvice.co.uk📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writing #writingcommunity #writingupdate
Author Interview with LL MacRae - The Iron Crown Stephen Aryan 2024-05-14 | This week is my interview with L.L MacRae. We talk about her origin story, and how she got into reading fantasy, as well as her journey with self publishing. We talk about her Broken Binding special edition hardback of The Iron Crown and SPFBO and the impact of entering the competition. Lauren attends a lot of events in the UK, so watch out for her at various expos and she will also be at Glasgow Worldcon in August 2024. As you can see, we had a lot of fun chatting!📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖 L.L. MacRae 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/oEKSVTWITTER: twitter.com/_LLMacRaeINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/_llmacraeWEBSITE: llmacrae.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#llmacrae #writingcommunity #authortube
Author Interview with James Logan - The Silverblood Promise Stephen Aryan 2024-05-07 | This week I spoke with James Logan about his debut fantasy novel, The Silverblood Promise, and the very unusual and unique path to publication. We discuss his early influences, computer games, science fiction and fantasy on TV, attending events, learning on the job, false starts on many novels and how this novel became his debut.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖 James Logan 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/abvzETWITTER: twitter.com/SpecHorizonsINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jamesloganauthorWEBSITE: jamesloganauthor.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#jameslogan #authortube #writingcommunity #writing
Author Interview with J.E. Hannaford - Gates of Sorrow Stephen Aryan 2024-04-16 | My latest author interview is with J. E. Hannaford, we talk about her path to publication, early inspirations, submitting to literary agents and then her journey into self publishing. Her latest novel, Gates of Sorrow, is published this month, April 2024, and is available via the links below, as well as all of her other books.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖 J. E. Hannaford 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/fxFG4TWITTER: twitter.com/hannaford_jennyWEBSITE: jehannaford.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#jehannford #authortube #writingcommunity #writing
Should Writers Wait for the Muse? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-04-12 | As a writer should I wait for the muse? How important is a muse for writing? Is a muse essential in order to write a novel? What happens if you are not feeling inspired when sitting down to write?📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #authortube #writingcommunity
How Important is Social Media to Authors? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-04-05 | Do you have to be on social media as an author? Do you need a large social media following to get published? Do agents and publishers look at your social media? Do they demand a certain level of social media before they will pick up a novel?📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #authortube #writingcommunity
Fantasy News - Broken Binding Special Editions, Brian Lee Durfee in hospital, Author hates libraries Stephen Aryan 2024-04-02 | Fantasy news this week includes a story about a New York Times employee who is also an author who hates readers borrowing books from libraries, who has his head firmly buried up his own rear, and is not living in the real world like the rest of us. This story has now gone viral on twitter, it has been seen by millions of people, and they all know exactly what kind of a person he is. Fantasy author, Brian Lee Durfee is currently in hospital and needs our help. There is a gofundme page set up by his sister to pay for his healthcare costsgofundme.com/f/a-miracle-for-brian-lee-durfeeAlternatively, you can help by watching his videos on youtube and he will get some ad revenue. He reviews SFF and horror books on YouTube, so please subscribe and check out his channel. Or you can buy his books from Amazon or your local bookshop.@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWSBrian's books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/dIY05The Broken Binding Special Edition Books - these are not subscription books.MALAZAN: Form for expressing interest in the series: https://t.co/kTFxrYf6tHSign up to the TBB Newsletter - click the bottom left of page: thebrokenbindingsub.comtimestamps:0:00-6:05 - Author hates libraries6:06-8:04 - Brian Lee Durfee8:05 - Broken Binding Special Editions📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#fantasybooks #authortube #books
What is Your Writing Process? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-03-29 | What is your process for writing a book? What is the right way to write a book? Should I plan my books or just make them up as I go? Is there a right way? I dig into my method and talk about writing process in general. Writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authortube #writingcommunity #writingadvice
Author Interview with P.L. Stuart - A Lions Pride Stephen Aryan 2024-03-26 | My latest author interview is with fantasy author P. L Stuart. His fourth book, A Lion's Pride, has just come out in The Drowned Kingdom Saga. He has published 4 books in 4 years and has 3 more to release in this series. We talk about his inspirations, developing the world and the series, finding your audience, the writing community and readers.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖 P. L Stuart 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/pxyB7TWITTER: twitter.com/plstuartwritesINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/p.l.stuartWEBSITE: plstuart.comYOUTUBE: youtube.com/channel/UCeo709vPGEVYi7bMpIiBCUg📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#plstuart #authortube #writingcommunity #writing
Stone of Farewell - Live Discussion Stephen Aryan 2024-03-25 | PLEASE NOTE: Due to daylight saving times, it's 9pm GMT but it's 5pm ESTA live discussion of Stone of Farewell by Tad Williams, book 2 in Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, the international bestselling fantasy series. Your host, Stephen Aryan will be joined by fantasy author Krystle Matar and Faye from the Books and Chocaholic YouTube channel.#fantasy #writingcommunity #tadwilliams
Should Your Faith Inform Your Writing? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-03-22 | If you follow a particular religion, should it inform your writing? How does your faith shape your writing, your characters, plot, dialogue, and the overall arc of the story? Does your faith then inform how characters talk about religion and faith in your stories? Writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authortube #writingcommunity #writingadvice
Author Interview with MJ Kuhn - Among Thieves Stephen Aryan 2024-03-19 | My latest author interview is with fantasy author M.J. Kuhn. She has traditionally published two novels, Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves. We talk about her childhood inspirations, gaming, science fiction, space opera on TV and in games and our obsession with certain characters in Mass Effect. We also talk about SFF Addicts podcast that she hosts with Adrian M. Gibson.You can watch my interview with Adrian here: youtu.be/4I7Tbcqep8E📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖 M. J. Kuhn 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/nwJ08TWITTER: twitter.com/mjkuhnbooksINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/mjkuhnbooksTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@mjkuhnbooksWEBSITE: mjkuhn.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#mjkuhn #authortube #writingcommunity #writing
What will readers take away from your books? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-03-15 | What is the story vs what is the book about? Are there themes and messages in your book? Is your book talking about a particular subject in our world? Is it challenging the status quo? Writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #authortube #writingcommunity
Author Interview with JL Worrad - Pennyblade Stephen Aryan 2024-03-12 | My latest author interview is with fantasy author J.L. Worrad. He is the author of Pennyblade and The Keep Within. We talk about his early influences, SF leanings at an early age, music, fantasy, conventions and the upcoming Worldcon event in Glasgow in August this year.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖J. L. Worrad 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/mnuDNTWITTER: twitter.com/JLWORRADINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/the_worradWEBSITE: jamesworrad.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#jlworrad #authortube #writingcommunity #writing
What is the worst part of the publishing process? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-03-08 | What are the bad parts of traditional publishing? Is there one part of the publishing process that is really bad or painful or difficult? What is the worst part for an author? Writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authortube #writingadvice #writingcommunity
How to do research for a book? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-03-07 | Where is the best place for researching a novel? What sources should you use for research? Writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authortube #writingadvice #writingcommunity
What is the Best Time of Day to Write? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-03-06 | Is there is a good time of day to write a book? Is there is a good time and a bad time of day? What times of day is the right time of day? Writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authortube #writingadvice #writingcommunity
What if an author disagrees with their editor? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-03-05 | Who has final say, the author or the editor? How much does an editor change the story? What if the author and the editor don't agree?📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authortube #writingadvice #writingcommunity
How Do You Write The First Draft of a Book? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-03-04 | How do you write a first draft? What is the first draft of a novel? What should a first draft include? How do you get to the end of a book? How do you get to the end of a first draft? Do you have advice for writing a first draft?FIRST DRAFT Q and A: youtu.be/90P04S2AnfsEDITING YOUR FIRST DRAFT: youtu.be/C4Y3d7qFGJISHOULD YOU PAY FOR AN EDITOR (Time Stamp 16:30) : youtu.be/WeBgjZVIwxU📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube
What if No One Realises The Theme of Your Book? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-03-01 | What is your book about? Are there easter eggs in your book? Beneath the surface, what are the themes and messages of your book? Do you plan these on the first draft? What can you do if no one notices what your novel is about? What is the message of your book? Does it have one?📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #authortube #writingcommunity
Author Interview with Adrian M Gibson - Mushroom Blues Stephen Aryan 2024-02-27 | My latest author interview is with indy fantasy author and podcaster Adrian M. Gibson. Adrian co-hosts the SFF Addicts podcast with MJ Kuhn and Mushroom Blues is his debut novel. We talk about where the idea came for this unique book, and the world in which it is set, his inspirations and influences. His book is published March 19th 2024.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖ADRIAN M. GIBSON 📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/pLRW1TWITTER: twitter.com/adrianmgibsonINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/adrianmgibson/?hl=en-gbWEBSITE: adrianmgibson.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#adrianmgibson #authortube #writingcommunity #writing
Fantasy News - New Romantasy imprint, UK SFF conventions, Fantasy novel adaptation for TV Stephen Aryan 2024-02-25 | Fantasy News for February 2024.New SFF imprintsthebookseller.com/news/tor-launches-new-romantasy-and-horror-imprints-bramble-and-nightfirePV Brett book tour UKwaterstones.com/events/search/author/450418?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Waterstones_February_2024_peter_v_brett&utm_content=eventThe Broken Binding special editionsthebrokenbindingsub.com/collections/dragons-hoardUK ConventionsEastercon 2024 - eastercon2024.co.ukFantasycon 2024 - britishfantasysociety.org/fantasy-conWorldcon 2024 Glasgow - glasgow2024.orgWorld Fantasy Convention 2025 - Brighton - worldfantasy2025.co.ukDjango Wexler novel to film/TVdeadline.com/2024/02/how-to-become-a-dark-lord-and-die-trying-legendary-television-adam-wingard-1235833599📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#fantasy #writingcommunity #writing
What Do You Remove When Editing a Novel? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-02-23 | How do you self edit your novel? What should you be looking at? What should be you be removing from a first draft? What should you be focused on when editing your book? 📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #authortube #writingcommunity
Adult Fantasy Book Recommendations - Portal Fantasy Stephen Aryan 2024-02-20 | Portal Fantasy book recommendations, looking at the history of the sub genre, and some of the earliest version of this kind of fantasy. I also didn't realise that this kind of story goes back hundreds of years, but I look at some modern books too.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#adultfantasy #adultfantasybookrecs #adultfantasybooks
How Do You Name Characters in a Book? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-02-16 | How do you name characters in a novel? Is there a specific format for names? Do you know of any tips for naming characters in your books? This video contains writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writing #writingcommunity #authortube #writingadvice
Writing Advice - Yet More Myths About Traditional Publishing Stephen Aryan 2024-02-13 | There are so many negative viewpoints about traditional publishing from so called experts. How about, for a change, some facts from an author who has actually been traditionally published since 2015. People are quick to paint it as evil, confrontational, and a difficult and painful experience. Today I debunk some more myths that people are keen to promote, in order to give a biased opinion about it, in favour of self or indy publishing. The truth is both approaches have positive and negative aspects.TIMESTAMPS:0:11 - Authors have no power2:28 - Editorial clash7:34 - No room for white authors10:26 Need connections to get published12:29 Trad publishing doesn't pay authors📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingcommunity #writing #authortube
The Dragonbone Chair - Live Discussion Stephen Aryan 2024-02-10 | A live discussion of The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams, book 1 of Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, the seminal fantasy series. This live discussion will be with host, Stephen Aryan, as well as historical fantasy author Shauna Lawless and fantasy author Krystle Matar. This is part of a readalong happening on Stephen's YouTube channel, with one book a month of Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, from January to April, with live discussions at the start of the following month.#tadwilliams #memorysorrowandthorn #fantasy
How Do You Create Titles for Your Books? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-02-09 | How do you title your books? How are book titles developed? Do authors get any say in their book titles with publishers? Who has final say on the title of a book? What happens if you don't like the title of your book? Writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube
Are Readers Becoming More Stupid? Stephen Aryan 2024-02-06 | Are readers taking the time to think about books and apply critical thinking, where appropriate? Are they just relying on other people to tell them what a book is about? Is the gamification of reading a good thing? Are authors dumbing down their books? Are writers afraid of offending people? Is it right that authors preach their beliefs in their work?Timestamps0:00 - Introduction0:43 - Attention spans2:22 - Gamification of reading7:32 - Reviews14:04 - Authors in a bubble17:10 - Messages in books28:58 - ConclusionsChannels mention@Bookborn @mikesbookreviews @DanielGreeneReviews 📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#authortube #writing #writingcommunity
What is The Process for Designing Book Covers? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-02-04 | Who designs the book cover? Does an author have any input into the process? How are book covers designed? When does an author see their book cover? What happens if an author doesn't like their book cover? Writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube
Should a Writer Think About Adaptations When Writing? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-02-02 | When you write you book, should you be thinking about potential adaptations for TV and film? Should this be part of your writing process? Is it important to think about? Writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube
Author Interview with Zack Argyle - Voice of War Stephen Aryan 2024-01-30 | My latest author interview is with fantasy author Zack Argyle. Zack is an indy author and has a lot of knowledge to share about self publishing, the process and things he has learned over the years. He recently ran a successful kickstarter campaign and we talk about that and his special edition hardback. We also talk about the indy fund to help other authors and the SPFBO competition and the impact it had on him.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖ZACK ARGYLE📖 AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/dhptwTWITTER: twitter.com/SFFAuthorINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/zackargyleauthor/?hl=enWEBSITE: zackargyle.comINDY FANTASY FUND: indiefantasyfund.com/patronsSPFBO (Self Published Fantasy Blog Off): mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-official-self-published-fantasy.html📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#zackargyle #authortube #writingcommunity #writing
Fantasy News - Hugo Awards drama and Racy Booktok Promotion Stephen Aryan 2024-01-28 | The last fantasy news from the past couple of weeks covering the controversial Hugo Awards for 2023 and the books and TV shows that were deemed ineligible as well as a recent PR campaign by a New York Times bestselling author requesting racy posts by influencers on social media to promote his latest book.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#fantasy #writingcommunity #writing
The Best Money a Writer Can Spend? (Writing Advice) Stephen Aryan 2024-01-26 | As a writer, what is the best thing you can spend your money on? Should you buy writing software? Should you go on a writing course or get a writing degree? What will help you write books better in the future? Writing advice for beginners.📖SUPPORT THE CHANNEL📖My books on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/rtwC5My books on Waterstones (UK): https://rb.gy/1fulcMonthly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/jcqhiInstagram: instagram.com/stephenaryan_writerWebsite: stephen-aryan.com📖WRITERS RESOURCES 📖Writers Beware: sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-bewarePredators and Editors: facebook.com/prededitorsWriters and Artists Yearbook: writersandartists.co.ukThe Bookseller Deals:thebookseller.com/rights/rights#writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube
