The Author Alchemist

Writing is magic but that doesn’t mean it is easy! In this podcast, KimBoo York aka The Author Alchemist focuses on the most annoying part of being a writer: writing! With a focus on motivation, inspiration, hard work, and fanfiction, this podcast is for writers who are determined to Get Their Words Out.

The Author Alchemist is a arts podcast hosted by KimBoo York, with 51 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

KimBoo York hosts The Author Alchemist, a arts show with 51 episodes published.

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  Episode #56

  Decision Fatigue vs. Finding the Joy in Writing (Ep. 56)

  Oct 30, 202514 minS0

  <p>Hey y’all, it’s KimBoo! Welcome back to The Author Alchemist! In this episode, I’m taking a quick break from getting ready for my presentation at Author Nation 2025 to talk about something every writer deals with sooner or later: decision fatigue.</p> <p>This topic comes straight out of my book Out From Fanfic: How to Build Original Fiction from Fanfiction, where I look at how setting “guardrails” for your writing can actually give you more freedom, not less. Whether you’re a discovery writer, a plotter, or somewhere in the messy middle, a few well-placed boundaries can help you...

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  Episode #55

  Hard times, Good Writing! (Ep. 55)

  Oct 6, 202513 minS0

  <p>It's been a year! I feel it's been a whole year of "have a day!" every day. Which isn't to say good things haven't been happening. In this short update, I talk about what I'm working on, where I'm going (literally and figuratively!), and how much I love writing!</p> <p>---------------</p> <p>For more tools for writers, including books on craft and previous podcast episodes, visit my website: https://www.authoralchemist.com</p>

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  Episode #54

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  Mar 5, 202515 minS0

  <p>I'm back! KimBoo checks in from the wilds of 2025 to update you on what's going on, what to expect next, and (most importantly) how Keely is doing.</p>

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  Episode #53

  Finding Joy in Writing (Ep. 53)

  Jul 19, 202414 minS0

  <p>Hey ho! Hear me ramble about my super-goth look! Special limited edition! ;)</p> <p>This is a short episode where I talk about how important it is to find joy in your writing practice, and what you can do if you feel like everything is drudge work!</p> <p>--------------------------<br> For more about me and my work, visit my studio, https://houseofyork.info</p>

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  Episode #52

  Down the Rabbit Hole - Worldbuilding Mindset (Ep. 52)

  Jun 24, 202423 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I discuss balancing world-building details with reader imagination in fiction writing, sharing insights from social media posts I've seen on different approaches to world-building and the importance of leaving holes in the narrative. Using my own experiences to illustrate how details can enhance or hinder creativity, I explore techniques for creating immersion, such as using cultural references and varying language. The key message is that writers should focus on engaging readers' imaginations rather than including every fact, and should feel empowered to start writing without letting the rabbits lead us too deep down the research hole!<...

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