The Story Team from One Brilliant Arc sits down with amazing fantasy writer Willow James for a live editing session of her book: The Last of Spring. In a conversation full of laughs, we tackle how to subvert toxic and overdone romantasy stereotypes, how to balance marketability with authenticity, how to build a fantasy world that is actually believable, and what makes readers connect deeply with characters. Willow shares the dream that sparked this 16-book series, her journey as an aspiring author, and the depths of emotional truth that are explored in this story as it answers the thematic question: how do you stay true to your identity when everything you believe in is shattered? Pull back the curtain on what getting a book ready for publishing looks like while we call out strengths in this manuscript, options for improvement, and prove that editing your story to be the best it can be doesn’t have to be a scary process!
Huge thanks to Willow for joining us on this episode! You can follow her author's journey and enjoy more of her wonderful personality on her TikTok: @authorwillowjames.
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