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Jan 28, 2026 14 min

Writing Combat: The Basics

from The Fiction Lab Podcast Hosted by Katrina Schroeder

Author and veteran G.C. Byrne joins us in the Lab to talk about the often-overlooked parts of writing combat in fiction: preparation, decision-making, and aftermath. We dig into what should realistically happen before a fight breaks out and what absolutely can’t be ignored once the adrenaline wears off. Learn the story elements with The Fiction Lab. Connect with G.C. Byrne: https://www.instagram.com/gcbyrneauthor/ Join the Discord: https://bit.ly/fictionlabdiscord Learn More: www.thefictionlab.com Music: Cool and Crisp featuring OMB by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Get full access to The Fiction Lab at www.thefictionlab.com/subscribe

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