Authors' Alcove for Fantasy Writers

Agnes Wolfe

Authors' Alcove is a hub for fantasy readers and writers, offering engaging discussions, book clubs, and author interviews. Hosted by Agnes Wolfe, the podcast explores world-building, storytelling, and publishing, featuring Meet the Author book clubs and Fantasy Geek Out sessions. Beyond the podcast, Authors' Alcove supports indie authors through giveaways, networking, and community discussions, creating a space where writers and readers connect over their love of fantasy.

  1. JAN 6

    Episode 46: How to Prep Your Draft for Beta Readers (Final Checks & Self-Editing Tips for Authors)

    In this writing craft podcast episode of the Story Savvy Series, we walk through final checks for manuscripts to get your story ready for beta readers or editors. Featuring smart steps for editing repetitive words, avoiding head-hopping, and using self editing tips for writers to refine pacing and clarity. Whether you're writing fantasy or fiction, this session offers storytelling improvement tips, developmental editing advice, and practical tools to polish your manuscript with confidence. Hosted by Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com], a professional developmental editor, and Agnes Wolfe [agneswolfeauthor.com], an emerging middle-grade fantasy author, this episode breaks down how to wrap up your final self-edit and prep your book for outside eyes. A must-listen if you’re nearing the end of revision and want to make it count. In this Episode  What “final checks” cover: gaps, placeholders (TK/TBD), and last-pass polish Systems for flagging unknowns (unique markers + searchable notes) Quick wins you can make now for a visibly cleaner draft How much polish to do before beta readers vs. developmental editors What to do when decisions are still undecided—and how to brief readers Using lists and workspaces to remember “come back to this” items Deciding when this pass is truly the final edit Resources Hartbound Developmental Editing - https://hartboundediting.com/ Agnes Wolfe - agneswolfeauthor.com Dragonheart Academy - Dragonheartacademy.com

    20 min
  2. 12/31/2025

    Episode 45: Mastering Nonverbal Cues in Writing (Deep POV Editing Strategies for Fiction Authors)

    In this writing craft podcast episode of the Story Savvy Series, we explore how to polish your manuscript by refining your use of nonverbal cues in fiction. You'll learn practical strategies for editing repetitive words, enhancing deep POV writing, and using physical descriptions to reinforce emotion and pacing. With helpful developmental editing advice, we walk you through how to enrich your narrative rhythms, avoid telling, and sharpen character voice—crucial skills for Fantasy novel editing and strong storytelling across genres.  Join developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and aspiring fantasy author Agnes Wolfe [agneswolfeauthor.com] as they dig into this week’s self-editing focus: using nonverbal communication to refine and elevate your manuscript. Together, they share practical strategies for writers revising their drafts, from balancing body language with clarity and pacing to choosing the right NVC for character and scene. In this Episode  The role of nonverbal cues in immersing readers in POV How to swap out adverbs and emotion labels for authentic body language Strategies for fresh, natural gestures without over-relying on clichés Personalizing characters through their unique physical responses Deciding when nonverbals support pacing—and when they slow scenes down Leveraging gestures and expressions to build tension and hint at what’s to come Resources Hartbound Developmental Editing - https://hartboundediting.com/ Agnes Wolfe - agneswolfeauthor.com Dragonheart Academy - Dragonheartacademy.com

    26 min

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Authors' Alcove is a hub for fantasy readers and writers, offering engaging discussions, book clubs, and author interviews. Hosted by Agnes Wolfe, the podcast explores world-building, storytelling, and publishing, featuring Meet the Author book clubs and Fantasy Geek Out sessions. Beyond the podcast, Authors' Alcove supports indie authors through giveaways, networking, and community discussions, creating a space where writers and readers connect over their love of fantasy.