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  1. F

    The word acolytes makes me hungry

    Hi, I am a newbie here and just dropped in to say hello. I'm also a new urban fantasy/new adult author and I am working on several books. Hechicero The Legend Begins is part one of the trilogy I'm writing, with parts two and three to be released in the fall of 2021. I am also writing a killer...
  2. Adventures of a Fox

    Adventures of a Fox

    For years I have wandered these vast, wild lands, praying at shrines for Her power and grace. A Darkness hounds me, haunts me, hunts me as I search for meaning in this world; meaning that the Darkness wants to remain hidden. In shape-shifting labyrinthine libraries I have scoured shelves of...
    • Fox
    • Portfolio
    • fantasy fiction fox poetry short story writing
    • Portfolio entries: 2
  3. Toby Johnson

    Free Writer's Newsletter

    hey all, I've started up a FREE Fantasy Writer's Newsletter. It is called 'Writer's Musings'. It will be a monthly thing, emailed out at the end of each month with some things in-between. Inside there will be sections like: -A memoir of the month. -What an author reads -writing tips from an...
  4. d20kaiju

    Places to Post Your Serialized for Free?

    Does anyone have any websites or platforms where you can publish your work for free consumption? I know of Wattpad, but that seems to be geared toward a younger audience. I would be especially interested in any that specialize in fantasy. If you have more than one, which is your favorite, and...
  5. Jayne Roberts

    Hello from a Fantasy Lover and Writer!

    Hello! My name is Jayne Roberts. I'm so happy to discover this forum full of like-minded fantasy fanatics. I look forward to discussing my favorite books with you all. I love reading fantasy and am currently enraptured with Linden A. Lewis' "The First Sister." I have a Master's degree in...
  6. Toby Johnson

    Open for commissions

    Hello all, I am now opening my doors to do writing commissions. I can write in a plethora of genres; but I am a specialist in medieval fantasy and sci-fi. Please contact me at [email protected] If you would like your ideas written.
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  7. Mari More

    Forced Romance?

    Hi guys! I just want to ask for your opinions. I won't write long introductions since this post will be long. I see a lot of these types these days from the stories that I follow so here's my concern. I don't think I can call it as forced romance or just plain terrible writing. This scenarios...
  8. Fantasy Writing

    Writing fantasy: Choosing a plot, Lesson 1

    One of the most difficult things a person can do when creating a new novel is creating a plot. But there are ways around this. In the last portfolio entry I talked about keeping a short notebook on hand and writing in it, this is where it really comes in handy. I carry mine round with me...
    • Toby Johnson
    • Portfolio entry
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    • creatin creating fantasy plot story worldbuilding writing
    • Category: Short Stories
  9. Fantasy Writing

    Fantasy Writing

    Hello Hello there young one, fancy seeing you here. Welcome to my fantasy writing portfolio. In this I will be posting short stories, and Chapters from my novels, and just some some fun chapters for the jest. I write in Sci-Fi and Medieval fantasy, so if you like that then you're in luck as...
    • Toby Johnson
    • Portfolio
    • authour book chapter fantasy novel read writing
    • Portfolio entries: 2
  10. C

    Art Mirrors Life

    I had an interesting conversation the other day with a writer friend; she made the joke that she needs to work on passive voice in her writing, and how it was funny because she's also pretty passive in real life. BUT that made me think--do I have any weaknesses/strengths/quirks that span both...
  11. L.L. Maurizi

    Is Writing the Easy Part?

    I always found writing interesting, while challenging. At the same time that is the "easy" part for me. I am scared of and overwhelmed by what comes next. Say that I finish my book. I edit it, polish it. In short. let's assume it would potentially be ready to print. Let's also assume I know the...
  12. Carl Brothers

    Creating Fantasy Characters

    What approach do you favor more, using existing characters like 'werewolves' etc, or creating your own characters? Do you find yourselves liking a book that shows deep knowledge of it's genre by using characters in folklore and all, or do you appreciate originality more?
  13. K

    Anyone wanna write some Lore?

    Hello all, My name is ADOBO and recently, I've set out to start a Minecraft server based on aspects of popular 'medieval' games and content like: Monster Hunter, Skyrim, AdventureQuest or even Neverwinter. My server has lots of traits similar to those games however there is also a Magic v Tech...
  14. D

    Starting with daily life?

    So in the past I've been told I jump to the action (not necessarily physical) way too soon and no one cares about that character yet. Quite a few people suggested mastering the art of writing a daily life chapter that slowly builds towards the plot happening. But focuses on giving us the essence...
  15. Valen

    Magick And Symbolism

    As a young and aspiring writer, most would assume that since im writing about a topic as broad as fantasy it would be difficult to reasearch and blend all the reasearch together. Its not. I might be one of few that once had this issue, so I am sorry if this does not help. Anywho, lets begin...
  16. D

    Earth's future super continent as setting. Help?

    I need some Science help with my settings as my brain isn't built for this stuff. I've done some research but it didn't really cover what I needed to know. The idea was earth has a super continent similar to Pangaea. I wanted this because I need a large area that could be controlled by humans...
  17. P.A. Trujillo

    Escaping the "Tolkien Trap"

    I love J.R.R. Tolkien. He is an incredible writer and an extremely creative world-builder. It was his writing that inspired me to turn my creative energies to fantasy writing. That said... Do you find yourself defaulting back on Tolkien's pre-established tropes and race archetypes? I know I...
  18. P.A. Trujillo

    Fantasy worlds (that aren't European)

    What is the one continent/nation/culture that doesn't get enough representation in fantasy fiction, in your opinion? Many authors go straight for a vaguely European flavor (and not without reason, mind you), but there are plenty of other cultures from around the world that could spice up the...
  19. D

    Writing anxieties and need advice

    I always feels like my ideas aren't worth writing about. I don't just mean the general idea of my story I mean everything I put into it. I can still and tell someone else the idea and they always have input and their ideas are better than anything I could come up with. If I'm going to write. I...
  20. Ž.J.

    Rise and Fall of Empires

    Hi guys! I would love to hear what ideas you have on the concept of Empires. When do empires reach their zenith, when do they fall, how they fall etc. Of course first of all in order to begin our discussion I think we need to define what an empire is. In my opinion the shorter way we could...
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