How To Write Grimdark With Anna Smith Spark

In this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by the Queen of Grimdark, Anna Smith Spark! Anna joins me for a deep dive into all things writing. We look at Anna’s process, how she wrote her brilliant books, A Court of Broken Knives, A Woman Of The Sword, and A Sword Of Bronze and Ashes, and how she approaches pantsing. Anna also shares her fantastic wisdom on Grimdark, explaining what it is and what the key features are for writers. We also discuss character creation, worldbuilding, and dealing with writing challenges. You’re bound to learn something new! JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY ⁠https://mailchi.mp/395aa89d6ec0/join-richie-billings-community-of-writers⁠ ABOUT ANNA SMITH SPARK https://britishfantasysociety.org/meet-anna-smith-spark/ https://www.instagram.com/annasmithspark/ https://www.facebook.com/queenofgrimdark/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15935255.Anna_Smith_Spark GET A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES https://www.flametreepublishing.com/a-sword-of-bronze-and-ashes-isbn-9781787588400.html GET IN TOUCH thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.com ⁠https://richiebilling.com/⁠ RESOURCES Discover more ⁠⁠⁠⁠writing tips⁠ and guides⁠⁠⁠ here - ⁠⁠https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/⁠⁠ And learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠writing fantasy⁠⁠⁠⁠ here - ⁠⁠https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/⁠

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The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is devoted to all things creative writing, fantasy fiction and book marketing. Hosted by writer Richie Billing, expect interviews with bestselling fantasy authors, historians, psychologists and the occasional FBI agent. New episode released on the 14th of each month. WRITING TIPS https://richiebilling.com/ JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY AND GET OUR NEWSLETTER https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES AND FANTASY WRITING WORKSHOPS https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed WRITE TO US thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.com