Recent content by Cichol's Folly

Oh, good idea! Hmm..it has been my dream to one day pair up with a talented visual artist and generate some graphic novels, which would be similar.

Ha! I like that. Sort of an "America's Got Talent" for my characters. If it makes you feel any better, I can't plan stuff out ahead of time to save my life. Generally, I think of major plot points I want to hit and then write it out from the perspective of each of my main characters. Then, I go...

I guess I was not clear in my earlier post. I was simply trying to create a discussion about the genre, rather than my piece specifically. As inexperienced and experienced writers alike, I was genuinely curious which type of world set up people liked and why.

I did not set out to create an ensemble piece, that's for sure. But as I started spit balling ideas for my world state, several compelling characters showed up. I feel like they would each move the plot forward while offering unique perspectives. All told, I have 3-4 main characters with a good...

As my story is set in an Urban Fantasy/Alternate History Timeline, the majority of my races are humanoid and fairly standard to Fantasy. (Fae, Human, Changeling, Orc, and Pixie) However, I did create two of my own. Genhorten/Infernals - Anybody familiar with the Krampus legend? This is them...

My story is still just in the planning stages, but I know for a fact it will be an ensemble cast. I know, it's incredibly ambitious and easy to lose control of. When done effectively, you get a real sense of epic scale balanced with these intricate and varied character studies that come together...

Or as I like to call it, Harry Dresden vs. Watchman vs. Katniss Everdeen. In the first example, a story is set in modern times and with real word sensibilities except for fantasy elements added in. Sometimes everyone is aware that they exist, other times, only the main character. In the...

"world building to keep up with my characters" Iike this a lot. I find that a tandem approach works for me. A question about character motivation may lead to a sudden world inspiration and vice versa. Writing short bios for my characters also helps add depth, even if the details never make it...

Ha! I do this all the time. Or I pause briefly to look up a translation and fall into a research hole. As long as you don't obsess, it can be fun. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Ugh, forgive me. I should know better than to write when I'm in a maudlin mood. Let me try again. I used to pen fantasy stories with a dear friend in college. We recently reconnected and created an incredible world of urban fantasy. As I said, writing for me is emotional and deeply personal...

Good Evening. I've spent the better part of an hour reading through the preceding introductions on this forum, and am beginning to question if I am in the right place. So many of you are here because you have a deep and intense passion for writing as an art form. You are seeking the tools...