<p>RJ Barker is a critically acclaimed and award-winning fantasy author of the Wounded Kingdom and Tide Child trilogies, and certainly one of the best writers around right now. </p><p></p><p>In this in-depth interview, RJ shares his story of getting into writing, honing his craft, and the process of creating his brilliant stories. </p><p></p><p>We delve into creating characters and worldbuilding, psychological challenges and how to overcome them, and RJ shares his best pieces of advice for all writers out there looking to learn something new. </p><p></p><p><strong>✍️ More from RJ Barker:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://suzyvadori.com/">⁠</a><a href="https://www.rjbarker.com/">https://www.rjbarker.com/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rjbarker.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/rjbarker.bsky.social</a></p><p>Books: <a href="https://store.orbit-books.co.uk/collections/author-rj-barker">https://store.orbit-books.co.uk/collections/author-rj-barker</a></p><p></p><p>✍️ <strong>Join our community &amp; writing tools:</strong></p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed">⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed⁠</a></p><p>Website and writing classes: <a href="https://richiebilling.com/">⁠https://richiebilling.com/</a></p><p></p>