🚀 Timothy Robare: Writing, Worldbuilding, and Embracing the Journey 🚀 Writing Quest’s Links: Support my bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/questhavenbooks Storybook: Master Novelist: https://writingquest.gumroad.com/l/StorybookMasterNovelist X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WritingQuest Scrivener Discount (20% off with code ‘QUEST’): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=writingquest2 Codex Archetypum E-Book: https://gumroad.com/a/398043347/tguwn Episode Summary: In this episode, Timothy Robare shares the inspiring journey behind his Tales of Battle series. From enduring personal challenges to navigating the creative highs and lows of writing and self-publishing, Timothy's story is a testament to perseverance and passion. With a love for crafting dynamic worlds and relatable characters, he dives into the process of turning his ideas into novels and the lessons learned along the way. What’s Inside: From Writing Therapy to Author Career: Timothy explains how writing provided an outlet during his childhood struggles and became a lifelong passion. Crafting Tales of Battle: Inspired by Redwall and a love for elves, Timothy discusses his unique blend of humanoid animals, elves, and humans in his epic fantasy series. Going with the Flow vs. Outlining: While his first series was written fluidly, Timothy reflects on the challenges of retrofitting maps and systems post-draft and shares plans to outline his next series. Publishing Path: After facing setbacks with querying, Timothy shares why he chose self-publishing and the support he received from his editor to take the leap. Advice for Aspiring Authors: Timothy emphasizes the importance of seeking constructive criticism, staying true to your artistic journey, and embracing both the highs and lows of the writing process. Join the Discussion: How do you navigate the ups and downs of writing and publishing? Are you a plotter, pantser, or somewhere in between? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to check out Timothy Robare’s Tales of Battle! Subscribe for more inspiring author interviews and writing tips from Writing Quest! #WritingQuest #TimothyRobare #TalesOfBattle #FantasyWriting #Worldbuilding