A particular fantasy universe may have its own 'lore' that is stable or added to in subsequent books in a series, thus becoming 'canon' (see below). Fanfiction writers often use elements of an author's existing lore to create their own spin-off characters or plotlines (for example, ...
For advice on editing, ‘Self-Editing for Fiction Writers’ by Renni Browne & Dave King. General –‘The 38 Most Common Fiction-Writing Mistakes’, by Jack Bickham On writing fantasy — Orson Scott Card, ‘How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy.’ ...
The fantasy genre endures for many reasons. It transports us to other worlds, stimulating the imagination. It draws on powerful archetypes and symbols. Fantasy is part of the larger category of speculative fiction, and is a massive genre. Read 7 tips for writing captivating high fantasy: Why i...
101 Writing Prompts for Fantasy and Science Fiction Writers, vol. 1
Diary of an Expat Writerfantasy writers,Hong Kong,It's Fiction! Tracey Warris back with her latest interview guest, the lyrical writerJacqueline Yallop, who says she’s a believer in writers being “on the move.” Hm, let’s see what she means by that… ...
I cannot thank you enough for your way of making sense of the writing process! - Stacey The Ultimate Fantasy Writers Guide If the day comes that I am lauded as the next GRR Martin, I will cite the day I started this video series as where it all began to happen. Amazing. You have ...
Many new writers don’t know how to write a readable sentence or what constitutes a paragraph. I certainly didn’t. If these authors hope to find an agent or successfully self-publish, they have a lot of work and self-education ahead of them. Most public schools in the US no longer ...
Our fantasy writers for hire understand that each genre and type of writing requires a specific skill set, which is why each writer specializes in a particular subset of fantasy writing. Be wary of hiring a writer who claims to “specialize” in all genres and types of writing. Fantasy writi...
So advised the legend himself,Sir Terry Pratchett, in an interview withWriters Online. He said, “To write good SF and to write good fantasy, like anything else, you have to have actually studied it…But you have to read everybody, not just the SF guys. It’s just following the master...
and epic quests that serve as the foundation for an enthralling fantasy story. The Fantasy Writing Prompt Generator is a valuable resource for writers seeking inspiration and looking to overcome writer's block. Whether you are a seasoned fantasy writer or a newcomer to the genre, this tool provi...