I don't like the idea that some races are all evil and some are all good. I prefer having the race be a mix of good and evil or having opposing factions. That being said I don't think there's anything wrong with going with common races. Everyone has heard of them and has a certain thought of...
There does seem to be a lack of fantasy writing contests online. There is a monthly one at Fantasy-Writers.org | Your Journey Begins. This month the topic borders on science fiction, but it's normally pure fantasy.
I've always liked reading about different time periods in our past, so when I decide to set a story in a time I usually chose one that I like. I go back and reread on the subject, going online to fill in any gaps. Are there any specific books that you have found helpful? The kind that you go...
If I'm not totally happy with a scene I edit it until I am. I've scrapped entire sections and rewritten them because I wasn't totally happy. I try to make them as good as I can. I read them and see if they flow well, making sure everything is right. I don't really rank them with numbers. By the...
New to the site and new to writing a novel. Don't get me wrong, I've always dreamed of becoming a writer. I've been coming up with stories my entire life. I recently started writing them down again. I'm looking to connect with other writers, to share my strengths and get help with my weaknesses...