Writing the Broomstick
Writing the Broomstick
Latest Episodes
{EP 23} Witches & Witchcraft 101: Getting Into the Mind of a Witch
For millennia, witches have been a source of fear, fascination, persecution, oppression, hope, and bewilderment. Tales of witches go back as far as time and appear in every culture on the planet. So, as a writer, how do you even begin to und...
(EP. 22) Writing Prompts to Inspire Your Ghost Story
Ever walk into an empty room and feel like you’re being watched? Ever feel the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end for no apparent reason? Maybe you’ve encountered a real-live ghost. In this week’s spoooooooky episode, we’re talking ...
(EP. 21} The History and Cultural Origin of Halloween (or Samhain)
Halloween….the spookiest time of year. When the veil that separates the living and the dead gets dangerously thin. Welcome back, writers and weavers to season three of Writing the Broomstick!No matter where you live in...
{EP. 20} Magical Abilities You Can Give Your Fantasy Character
If you could have any magical ability in the world, what would it be? Would you fly over the rooftops of your hometown? Would you control fire and water? Would you bring your poor houseplant back to life? In today’s episode, ...
{EP. 19} How to Get Creative Writing Time and Seasons in Your Fantasy Novel
Writing about time in your fantasy novel is a real see-you-next-Tuesday. I mean, all our months, weekdays, and seasons sound so...Earthly. And if you’re wondering if your reader notices when you say “February” when describing a month of the ...