Episode 228 of SFF Addicts has arrived!
Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he delves into a writing masterclass on Writing Realistic Fantasy Combat with bestselling author John Gwynne. During the episode, John prepares for narrative battle, discussing the role of combat in the human experience, why combat realism is important in fiction, becoming a Viking re-enactor, little details that enhance realism, the importance and versatility of armor, weapon authenticity and accuracy, body mechanics and combat movement, realistic strikes and damage, how environmental factors affect combat, the varying scale of combat scenes, emotions and stakes, the ways in which fantasy can enhance combat, hands-off combat research tips and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with John. Click here to check out part one.
John Gwynne is the bestselling author of The Bloodsworn Saga, The Faithful and the Fallen series and the Of Blood and Bone series. His latest novel is The Wolves of War, which you can purchase here.
Find John on Instagram, Bluesky, Amazon and his website.
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