I'm excited to share that I recently embarked on writing my first fantasy novel! It’s been a challenging journey, learning about story arcs, character development, and pacing action. I have newfound respect for authors who have mastered these skills.

One author I admire is Dutch fantasy writer Ian Laverman. He's written seven novels in a single, richly imagined universe, adding depth with each installment.

In this episode of "Story Secrets," Ian shares his creative process, love for fast-paced action, and productivity strategies. His journey from writing Star Wars fan fiction to creating his own stories is truly inspiring.

Some highlights from our conversation:

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  Writing as an Architect: Ian meticulously plans his stories, ensuring early elements pay off in later books.

  
  


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  Crafting Compelling Fight Scenes: He treats action scenes as mini-stories, each advancing the plot.

  
  


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  Breaking Through Creative Blocks: Ian finds flow by revisiting old characters or smaller stories within his larger world.

  
  


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  Balancing Writing with a Day Job: His consistency proves that routine makes big creative projects possible.

  
  

Ian's focus isn’t on creating blockbusters but on loving the process and sharing that passion with readers.

Tune in to learn more about his unique writing process and choreography of action scenes.

If you'd like to follow my journey as an aspiring fantasy writer, check out my daily writer's journal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fatherroderick-books