Author Archives: John Robin

About John Robin

John Robin is an epic fantasy writer, professional editor, and lover of imaginary worlds. He write stories about magic and myth, human suffering and the power to rise above it. He loves world building, coffee shops, mathematics, chess, and is an avid author community builder.

A Thousand Roads is OUT!

Posted on June 7, 2019

For those of you not on my newsletter, this is the BIG DAY. After 7 years of work, A Thousand Roads is OUT. No need to repeat myself, so I’ll link you to the newsletter. Sign up if you want … Continue reading →

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Every word is not enough

Posted on May 16, 2019

As I come up for air from 7 months of intensive revision, I come up with some perspective. Writers are told that every word must count. As I’m learning, that’s not enough. It’s difficult in draft 1, 2, or even … Continue reading →

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Don’t write for the market, write for the heart

Posted on March 19, 2019

I recently read several writing articles that had tried and tested advice from those writers who have been fortunate to make a living on their craft. You’ve probably heard it too: Write for the market. Figure out what readers want … Continue reading →

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Why bother reading?

Posted on February 19, 2019

If you’re reading this, then I’ll ask you right now: Why? Why bother reading at all? Why are you taking time out of your day to open this up and read these words by some guy? If you’re still reading, … Continue reading →

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Holding an actual book

Posted on January 29, 2019

I will make two promises on this new approach to blogging: -I will not talk about religion -I especially will not talk about politics But I will occasionally lapse into musings, or some of the things that keep me up … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming my blog

Posted on January 22, 2019

It’s 12:10pm. Here I am, writing a blog post, in my pyjamas. Exactly how it should be. No plans, I won’t even read this for typos (okay, maybe once, or…twice). It’s been a few weeks since I wrote my last … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2019! A new year, a new take on blogging

Posted on January 2, 2019

It’s a new year, and with that comes new opportunities. To start, I’m going to change how I blog. Over the holidays, I was inspired by fellow fantasy author Bruce Blake. (Check out his blog here.) I’ve been following Bruce’s … Continue reading →

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