- Why do you like Harry Potter?
For eons this question will be debated: What makes Harry Potter so famous? Is it the idea, the storytelling, or perhaps the intriguing characters? I…
- Not Your Typical Hero
Usually the hero (protagonist) is the good guy. But the MC in my story is actually quite different. He’s an Orc who is part of a clan/tribe. Typical…
- Your Goals Should Be Realistic And Attainable
I posted this phrase in another thread, but since it was posted after I stated that my goal was to have Neil Gaiman read one of my stories and wish…
- Need help with a scene.
Background: The scene involves a very decisive battle between the northern Kingdom of Hydir and the forces of the Ezkai Empire. The first part begins…
- If anyone’s willing to give ideas… ’cause I need them…
I’ve been working on creating a fantasy-informative book that goes into detail on all the things which you need to make a world….
- Valanya- Map, Culture, Religions and Empires/Kingdoms to be added soon!
Magic system for this book I might write is as follows, constructive criticism would be much appreciated:Magic, as a whole, is divided into 3…
- Non-silly fantasy Names for non-humans (specifically orcs).
I’m working on a story that stars an Orc, and has a few others in it as well. Seeing as they’re more the ‘analogue for cultures considered barbaric…
- Pacing
How do you learn to fix pacing on your own? I know beta readers are good for this kind of thing, but what are signs and symptoms I can recognize in…
- Something not like the rest.
I’ve been thinking of a story. A different type of story where the “hero” doesn’t win, where “good” doesn’t triumph…
- Storytelling: 22 Rules from Pixar
Since people have been posting rules of late, I think this list is the best I’ve seen.Take a look. What do you think? Is there anything you…
