What an interesting thread!
I'm currently writing urban fantasy, set in our own world, so it is a bit different, however, since I have myriad supernatural creatures inhabiting our world in my story, I very quickly found that I needed to build rules, if only for my own knowledge, for how...
One thing I have found with my own work is that, after my MC has done something caused by her sudden change, she is in a state of shock at what she has done in her changed state. She does get used to it, over time, but then when she does something more (or differently) horrific, she is shocked...
Thanks guys! @Cold, my novel is the first in a series of Urban Fantasy trilogies, all set in *our* world, but with supernatural creatures in it. Naturally ;) The first trilogy stars a vampire, and co-stars an angel, a human, some demons and a few fairies. :D
I agree with the points made by all above, especially by Ryan. I have done the same, getting to really know all of the characters in my novel (which is also part of a series, and yes, that does help). Writing entire character histories for each and every one. It helps SO much to do that. It lets...
Hi guys - I stumbled upon this forum just yesterday and am thrilled to have found it! I've written and am currently editing my first Urban Fantasy Novel (and am working on my second) and am happy to have found a like-minded community to read, share, question and discuss all things fantasy...