- Door number three: writing what you want, disguised as what your readers want
There’s this idea that keeps coming up around here that you can “write what you want” and have a readership consisting solely of people like you, or…
- High quality fantasy books
I’m looking for some high quality fantasy books to read for both inspiration and for studying different writing techniques. I’ve read many books…
- Snakes and other choices
I have a snake that is an antagonist’s familiar. I need a name. Tell me what you like: Dither, Akimbo, Withershins, Bugaboo and Puckeroo.
- Writing Tips from Tolkien
Six Writing Tips from J.R.R. Tolkien
- Overpopulation
For me the most enjoyable part of writing a story is world creation, and sometimes I can get carried away. For example the creation of races and sub…
- Leaping time?
I’m still nutting out the plot of one of my ideas which I suppose might be considered a historical fantasy of sorts. The lead character…
- The Writing of a War Cry
I’ve been wondering about the most effective ways to write a character’s war cry. I’ve seen it done different ways from actually spelling out the…
- Keep from getting overwhelmed?
I am currently working on a trilogy. This is my first story that goes beyond one book. I was wondering is anyone had any tips on keeping everything…
- Fantasy Investigation?
My question concerns creating an investigation plot-line in a book. It’s something I’ve known I would add to the story’s background but have yet to…
- Likeability…
I’m struggling with a scene. I have a minor character, Mari, who will become the love interest for one of the major characters, Dylan. Truthfully,…
