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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2025 · 51 MIN

#127: Holly Black — Crafting Bestselling Fantasy: World-Building, Character Development, and The Prisoner’s Throne

from London Writers' Salon · host Holly Black, Parul Bavishi

Holly Black, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels, on her process for writing bestselling fiction, on getting vital feedback on drafts, how she overcomes rejection and what success in publishing actually is.*ABOUT HOLLY BLACK Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy books, including the novels of Elfhame, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, the Spiderwick Chronicles, her adult debut, Book of Night, as well as an Arthurian picture book called Sir Morien. The Prisoner’s Throne is Holly's latest novel, the conclusion to the no.1 bestseller The Stolen Heir. RESOURCES & LINKS📄 Interview Transcript (unedited)Fairies by Brian FroudHolly Black - WebsiteSociety of Children's Book Writers and IllustratorsThe Folk of the Air seriesScrivenerNever Say You Can’t Survive by Charlie Jane AndersOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen KingPacemaker For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

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