352. Z.S. Diamanti On Writing Fantasy, Creating a Long Career

Polly talks with award-winning fantasy author Z.S. Diamanti about writing craft, productivity, and the systems that support a long-term creative life. They discuss managing multiple projects, using accountability partners, and protecting focused writing time. Zac shares insights from launching the third book in his Fables of Finlestia series and discusses his Stone & Sky series, along with his approach to outlining, pacing, and balancing intuition with structure in fantasy writing. They also explore the entrepreneurial side of authorship, from direct sales to building sustainable platforms. Learn more at https://zsdiamanti.com For more on writing craft and crafting a writer's life, join the Simply Write community at simplywrite.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices