Recent content by LordFalco

I benefitted immensely by a book on the cinematic method. There's a good article from Jan-Feb '24 of Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/writing-blockbuster-fiction-mastering-the-art-of-cinematic-storytelling Not sure if it copied, but it's easy to find by...

If you want one guaranteed to be unique, take words that are unusual to start with and rearrange them. Example: my mythical kingdom of Eolca comes from "eosinophil", a cell type encountered in lab work.

In my world it isn't a fast endeavor. The gods agitate against each others' belief systems, depriving the target of believers. At an extreme, this can relegate them into obscurity. But as long as one believer remains, a comeback is possible.

FictionPress comes to mind. It has dozens of categories, including fantasy, whether you want to write or just read.

I created two: one military and one a graveyard adventure, even got them copyrighted. They were great fun playing with the homeys, but I never attempted to market them.

What I do is to have mysterious events happen that engage the reader. Since he wants to know where all this is headed, the protagonists must uncover clues that gradually lead to a solution. That can be very entertaining, given compelling action and lifelike characters.

Nice and comprehensive. I've always been inspired by games such as Champions: Return to Arms, with its central portal linking to various realms. These run the gamut from mechanical to mystical to chaotic.

I have a number of franchises similar to yours. I use the same name throughout, the logic being that if someone likes a book, they'll look up your other titles. Once published, donate a few to thrift stores. It does get results.

It's a good idea if you're aware of the challenges. I'm juggling three realities: earth, future earth, and a parallel world. Each will have its own set of characters, so you run the risk of an unwieldy cast. You need to decide where the climax takes place. Also, you must decide on maybe half a...

As one who designs his own covers, I'd have to ask whether the character is floating or is a giant standing on those fences. It's an easy fix if one of those assumptions is correct. The world seems overly curved from this modest altitude. If the character is meant to be a paste-up, then it would...

100% fun. That way, you write with flair and confidence, not afraid to use those odd turns of phrase. It makes characters all the more lifelike. True, it's a niche market, but you never know.

Nice. I've seen it done somewhat differently: a single music piece plays while one reads the story. It's very effective if the music doesn't compete with the writing.

Very true; there are some top notch writers here.

The character has this knowledge sort of downloaded into her mind, which can be accessed according to need. I should have clarified it comes from several pages of charts that I made. True, most of it will never be used, but it's a fun pasttime. Come to think if it, in the whole novel, she's only...

I think all four reasons make the case for a detailed system. In writing these short scenes, I use word economy and a background tailor made for the character, complete with symbolism. It's also a good time to develop the thought life, like we do when engaged in a favorite hobby. In approaching...