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The Best Character Work in Historical Fiction? | D.J. Butler
YouTubeNov 10, 2026
Who Can Escape Gormenghast?
YouTubeNov 9, 2026
The Forgotten Fantasy of Manly Wade Wellman - The Old Gods Waken | D.J. Butler
YouTubeNov 3, 2026
BONUS: A Reading From "Witchy Winter" The Gander Pull | D.J. Butler
YouTubeOct 29, 2026
THE WITCHY WAR Campaign Closes and HAPAX PRESS Launches!
YouTubeOct 27, 2026
Who are the "Children of Dune"? Book 3 of the Dune series | D.J. Butler
YouTubeOct 27, 2026
BONUS: A Reading From "Witchy Winter" | D.J. Butler
YouTubeOct 22, 2026
Magic Returns to England: Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell | D.J. Butler
YouTubeOct 20, 2026
BONUS: A Reading From "Witchy Winter" | D.J. Butler
YouTubeOct 15, 2026
Gene Wolfe Continues to Make Us Rethink Everything | D.J. Butler
YouTubeOct 13, 2026
BONUS: A Reading From "Witchy Winter" | D.J. Butler
YouTubeOct 8, 2026
Inside the Mind of Frank Herbert and "Dune Messiah" | D.J. Butler
YouTubeOct 6, 2026
NEW Alternate History Fantasy Novel in 19th Century Magical America? | D.J. Bu…
YouTubeSep 29, 2026
Witchy War Kickstarter Project Kickoff Livestream
YouTubeSep 27, 2026
BONUS: The Lion of Missouri - "Filk" Music From The Witchy War | D.J. Butler
YouTubeSep 24, 2026
The Dark Fantasy of "Gormenghast" by Mervin Peake | D.J. Butler
YouTubeSep 22, 2026
BONUS EPISODE: Reading from Witchy Eye | D.J. Butler
YouTubeSep 17, 2026
Author Christopher Ruocchio talks Dune Movies | D.J. Butler
YouTubeSep 15, 2026
Latro In The Mist - Gene Wolfe
YouTubeSep 8, 2026
Titus Groan: Worthy of the Canon?
YouTubeSep 1, 2026
Frank Herbert Had Something Else in Mind | D.J. Butler
YouTubeAug 25, 2026
Pawn in Frankincense: The Most Moving Chess Scene Ever Written | Dorothy Dunnett
YouTubeAug 18, 2026
This book influenced Dune? #dune #booktube #scifi #fantasy
YouTubeAug 18, 2026
Dune and Elric of Melniboné Were Born Out of This | The Broken Sword by Poul An…
YouTubeAug 11, 2026
Olympos: Death and the Gods
YouTubeAug 4, 2026
The Disorderly Knights: Malta, Treachery, and Revenge | Dorothy Dunnett (LC Pt.…
YouTubeJul 28, 2026
Which Odyssey Is Right for You? | Comparing All 4 Odyssey Movies
YouTubeJul 21, 2026
The Killer Western Novel that Made Two Great Movies
YouTubeJul 14, 2026
The Odyssey: Things to Know Before You Watch the Movie
YouTubeJul 7, 2026
The Floor Is Lava in Queens' Play | Dorothy Dunnett (LC Pt. 2)
YouTubeJun 30, 2026
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The Conversation is the Chapter: Moving from Lore Deep Dive to Open Thought Publishing
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The Conversation is the Chapter: Moving from Lore Deep Dive to Open Thought Publishing

Whether analyzing Middle-earth's deep lore or structuring a memoir, the true art of authorship is found not just in the draft, but in the conversation that follows.

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The Power of the Appendix: Why Context Matters in Every Great Narrative
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The Power of the Appendix: Why Context Matters in Every Great Narrative

Sometimes the most important story isn't in the main text, but in the deep dives, genealogies, and historical context that follow.

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The Weight of the Foundational Text: How Culture Shapes the Craft
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The Weight of the Foundational Text: How Culture Shapes the Craft

From the mythology of Middle-earth to the narrative chapters on Sovereign.ink, true writing is an act of cultural excavation.

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The Art of the Unresolved: Finding Symbolic Depth in Modern Narrative Puzzles
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The Art of the Unresolved: Finding Symbolic Depth in Modern Narrative Puzzles

Analyzing how complex, mythic narratives build tension and meaning through symbolism, making a perfect case study for Open Thought Publishing.

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The Architecture of Satisfaction: Weaving Subplots to a Great Ending
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The Architecture of Satisfaction: Weaving Subplots to a Great Ending

Analyzing how great narrative arcs, whether in epic fantasy or memoir, require the convergence of multiple, seemingly disparate threads to feel truly complete.

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The Architecture of Myth: Finding Real-World Code in Epic Storytelling
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The Architecture of Myth: Finding Real-World Code in Epic Storytelling

Great fiction is rarely pure invention; it is the brilliant weaving of real-world history, astronomy, and literature. Learn how to build worlds with scholarly rigor.

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Beyond the Safe Bet: Writing the Intellectual Thought Experiment
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Beyond the Safe Bet: Writing the Intellectual Thought Experiment

In an era of market trends, true craftsmanship requires tackling the profound, complex thought experiments that commercial publishing often avoids.

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The Culture Hero and the Call to Write: Finding the West in Tim Powers
Culture
The Culture Hero and the Call to Write: Finding the West in Tim Powers

From ancient culture heroes to modern authors, every great narrative is built on a foundation of myth, struggle, and the drawing of the dark.

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