This is actually a question I’ve asked myself a number of times. Because, for a lot of people, fantasy can feel intimidating. It’s hard enough writing about the real world, much less create an entirely new one that needs to feel consistent. But that said, here are a few reasons th...
The freedom to create fantastical worlds and characters can make writing more enjoyable and engaging for children, encouraging them to practice their writing skills. How can you teach your KS2 child to write a fantasy story? Teaching KS2 children to write fantasy stories involves igniting their ...
How to write believable characters Knowing how to write believable characters is vital for any fiction writer. A character that seems like a stock character - the hero, the villain, the orphan, the unwilling savior - can easily become too predictable. So how do you create a great character?
Having a solid secondary character presence is especially important if you want to turn your novel into a series. There are a few ways to create a series from a standalone romance, but one of the easiest (and most enticing to readers!) is towrite the next novelabout one (or two) of ...
While that's obviously not how real-world rape works, the fantasy gives women -- often socially conditioned to repress sexual urges -- the freedom to explore what they like without the shame of being a "slut." Not to mention that when you write your own fanfiction, "You might write you...
you create cohesion and resonance amongst your plot, character arcs, and theme, it will also be a crucial piece of information when it comes time to market your story to readers. Today, I’m opening a five-part series examining major fiction genres, beginning with, “How to write fantasy?
Have you read any fantasy books with especially good in-world lore?Share inthe comments! PRACTICE It's your turn to practice writing lore. Write a short piece of lore that's set in a world of your creation. Try to think from the perspective of a character who lives in the world. The...
When we were in high school, my first DM would pass folders with lined paper to his players during the day. He would start a scene, then they would write a reply and give the folder back to him so he could continue it. This back-and-forth exchange could go on all day. Since it'...
We have a few options. We can write or summarize the action in between these two scenes. For example, I can explain that, as soon as I sit down at my computer, I realize I need to pick up a prescription from the pharmacy. I get into my car and get stuck in traffic. So now I...
How to Write an Amazing Character Arc Alright then, so how do you actuallywrite a great characterarc. Because, let’s face it, a lot of authors don’t. There’s a reason why flat character arcs are usually considered lazy writing, because 99% of them are. ...