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    First chapter of a fantasy novel with sci-fi and fairytale elements...

    I have been changing the first chapter over and over.... rewriting, reshuffling.... I am posting a couple of paragraphs from two options... please, weigh in friends on what kept your attention more... thank you! Option 1: Sol felt sensation come back into his body, his every atom reemerging...
  2. thatoneguywho-

    villains that succeeded in their goals, (long term) but were still defeated.

    lately, I have been wondering how to write a villain who completed their goal and actually experienced it (not like Thanos who did succeed but was taken down only a short while later). I'm talking taking/ destroying the world with MCs acting AFTER everything happened, or villain completing goal...
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    I want to know your opinion on orcs in my fantasy novel and how they came to be

    The archaic orcs descended from the third wave of archons who rejected their civilization and migrated north.Northern humans eradicated most of the orcs, and the remaining orcs diverged into kobolds, goblins, trolls, and ogres. The Tursarians started the orc breeding program to create better...
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    Behold, a guardian of the forests is here.

    I couldn't think of any username which should sound creative enough, for this creative writing forums. And so I figured, I take inspiration from one of my routines, which is tending and watering my family's farm and garden. Which actually magnifies my imagination, that if I were a person...
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    Hello all! New fantasy writer here!

    Hello! I am a new writer looking to get into the whole fantasy novel thing. I’m looking to find some other writers/readers to read some of my stuff and give me tips and critiques.
  6. Lope

    Hi!!

    Me llamo Jorge y llevo más de medio año trabajando en mi propio mundo de fantasía, creado completamente desde cero a partir de mis ideas. Hace aproximadamente un mes, empezó a tomar forma, y desde entonces tengo muchas ganas de compartirlo con gente apasionada por la fantasía. Ya sea para hablar...
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    Hi

    Hi there Mike here - who works for alchemise innovation. We are amongst a number of things looking at integrating tee designs and story telling together into a concept. So seeing the real experts here i hope will be enlightening adn useful
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    LF Writers :)

    Hi All, Been perusing all day. Seems like a lot of concern over bots, so Hello, I'm a person. Dug into the forums but haven't found what I was looking for-- trying to find a writer to lead worldbuilding for a game I'm developing. It's space opera. Just leading out with honest intent. Look...
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    Exploring Spiritual Roots and Guild Lore in Realm of Origin (Fantasy Blog)

    Hi everyone! I’ve been building out a fantasy world over at Realm of Origin, where we’re blending cultivation-inspired lore with classic guild structures, spiritual root awakenings, and divine blessings. Our latest blog post dives into: The meaning and function of spiritual roots Guild...
  10. M

    Editorial help with a YA fantasy 300,000 word count

    So I'm in potentially the final draft pre-querying of a YA fantasy I've been writing for what feels like my whole life at this point. it is Book 1 of 4, the major problem is book 1 stands currently at 300,000 words, which unless you're Brandon Sanderson will never see the light of day. Now...
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    Epic word count problem

    So I'm in potentially the final draft pre-querying of a YA fantasy I've been writing for what feels like my whole life at this point. it is Book 1 of 4, the major problem is book 1 stands currently at 300,000 words, which unless you're Brandon Sanderson will never see the light of day. Now...
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    • editing epic fantasy fantasy fantasy novel young adult fantasy
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    • Forum: Publishing
  12. thatoneguywho-

    Hello there! I’m a newbie here, so here are some details about my fantasy planet! Hope you have some suggestions!

    So, the planets name Is ‘Turianuyani’, and it WAS four times as large as Earth. Before the invasions of the abyss, that is. The abyss, or the other world, As it is universally named, is a dark, evil realm that is home to the goddess of death, Abailemjikulo. the goddess of death harbors a deep...
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    How much of modern day technology is throws you off in fantasy

    I'm writing a contemporary portal fantasy, that begins in semi-modern day London, I haven't indicated the exact year, but it is contemporary London. Now the MC is going from real world to fantasy world, my question is mentioning she has to leave her mobile/cellular phone at home because they...
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    • Forum: World Building
  14. Echoic_

    Is my magic system too boring?

    Hi there, I'm Echo, and I am a teen author! I've been working on a writing project for 6 months now, and it's set in a fantasy world (wow) where the magic is based on the sun, moon, and stars. So, from that, I have two questions: Is my concept too basic? Is my fleshed-out idea actually any good...
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    • fantasy fantasy novel magic magic building magic system world building young adult young teen
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: World Building
  15. Berenike

    That Dawn Might Come

    Strom sat beside his uncle’s funeral pyre, warming his hands on the flames as the world around him died. Torrential rain poured down, and dark waves crashed against the sides of the pyramid upon which he sat. The top of the colossal building was broad, with enough room for the handful of gods...
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  16. Dankolisic

    Finished map of Kamenlist ( Stoneleaf city)

    Finally finished, it is hard to make these colors of literally everything...let me know what do you think about it Made by Inkarnate Pro Commercial Mode The city of Kamenlist(Stoneleaf) resides on a top of a very steep mountain that looks like something took the peak away, and on that highland...
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    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Fantasy Art
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    Help with names of a light being

    Hello :) I am writing a book a need some help, there is a being made of light that lives in a galaxy called Vortexio. There are two different “family’s” rules this galaxy, and in this “family’s” there is kings, queens, princes, and princesses. But I don’t want to call them this, I want a name...
  18. Berenike

    My therapist sent me

    My therapist did suggest that I try to reignite the passion for writing I had years ago that has since waned. They suggested a community like this, and from what I’ve seen so far it’s a good place to start. I do love fantasy, and I’ve written in the genre many times before. I’ve lost all my old...
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    Writing Dark Characters: Lessons from Sympathy for the Devil: Revised Edition

    Dark characters are the beating heart of compelling stories, embodying the complexities of human nature. They challenge readers with their moral ambiguity, draw empathy with their struggles, and fascinate with their dangerous allure. Writing a dark character is an art—one that requires balance...
  20. Dankolisic

    Erah official map: English version

    Finally I have made an English version of the map of book One, let me know if you like it or does it seem to be too bland? Made by Inkarnate pro commercial version
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    • fantasy fantasy art fantasy map fantasy novel map parchment world map
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Fantasy Art
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