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Toob Waysider replied to the thread What random rabbit holes have you gone down while researching?.Except for research into Firbolgs, the Winsted Wildman, and "pub & club settings", I can't remember how any of the others began now... -
skip.knox replied to the thread Fantasy/fiction in modern setting.There's a whole sub-genre for this, called urban fantasy. -
LLila_Pierce replied to the thread Has medieval style fantasy had its day?.Anyone stands a chance. Honestly I agree with you in the stereotypes and time periods. I have to admit I do tend to write in those time...
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TThinkerX replied to the thread Aspiring Author.Welcome! Worldbuilding is fine, though it can be overdone. Writing takes a bit of self-discipline. Best advice there is: 'Write at...
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casval replied to the thread Fantasy/fiction in modern setting.My mind first went to The City & The City, by China Miéville, which is a police procedural set in neighboring fictional cities in... -
Mad Swede replied to the thread Fantasy/fiction in modern setting.I'm not sure where to begin, or how to put this. But... First, using an example like Don Quixote doesn't work. That book was... -
Queshire replied to the thread Fantasy/fiction in modern setting.Honestly I think cell phones get overlooked too much in fiction. Imagine what you can do with a character talking to someone else over... -
pmmg replied to the thread Aspiring Author.Howdy Lila, Welcome here. -
LLila_Pierce replied to the thread Writing fantasy where magic isn't super relevant to the plot..I would probably include key details like if there is any magic or different species like dwarves and dragons etc. even if you aren't...
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LLila_Pierce replied to the thread Worldbuilding without a story?.OMG I've done that so many times! I absolutley love worldbuilding and I tend to get carried away with it. I do try and use at least bits...
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LHey everyone! I have been writing stories and acting for 12 years now! I am a teen author, or I hope to be! I have so many ideas but...
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LLila_Pierce replied to the thread Amateur author here.Welcome! Glad your here!
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D. Gray Warrior replied to the thread Worldbuilding without a story?.Wait, not all of Tolkien's stuff was good? -
pmmg replied to the thread Fantasy/fiction in modern setting.Well...also in fairness, most of those fantasies were written in the past as well. King Arthur and Perseus do not have cell phones...
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MMichael Terrance replied to the thread Writing fantasy where magic isn't super relevant to the plot..You might consider having a quick read through one or two of Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. The world is clearly one of...