by Jacob Mohr |
We want our heroes to be better than us. That’s why we read “escapist” fiction like adventure stories, superhero comics, and epic fantasies. We love to see larger-than-life characters having incredible adventures and performing superhuman feats of heroism. They always...
by Jesper Schmidt |
Want to win devoted fans who can’t wait for your next fantasy novel, discuss your world and characters, and help bring your fantastical fiction to life? Hook them into your story by making it real! Fantasy maps give readers a sense of place and help immerse them...
by Kate Sullivan
If you read 100 different guides to writing, you’ll get 100 different theories as to the “right” way to write a book. It can be confusing and frustrating, since all you want out of those guides is advice from a pro about how to change from being somebody with an idea...
by Kate Sullivan |
Remember that exercise you probably did in middle school? It took different forms in different places, but it centered around using words other than “said” to tag dialogue. You spent a class, or an hour of homework time, getting familiar with words like: Uttered...
by Kate Sullivan |
Ask a random person on the street what their biggest unfulfilled dream is, and odds are many of them will say, “I want to write a novel.” More than 80% of people aspire to write a book someday—but never get around to it. If you want to learn how to write a...
by Kate Sullivan |
First, let’s get one thing clear: there is no one right way to write a play. Every writer has their own method, and we all learn and grow as we progress in our playwriting careers. What I’m going to share is how I write plays, and my tips can be modified to fit your...
