Fantasy writer

Step-by-step guide on how to write a fantasy novel, along with expert tips. From outlining your story to starting your fantasy novel.

Creating names for the locations on your fantasy map can feel intimidating. Should you randomly string letters together to make words that just sound cool; or do you need to pull a Tolkien and create your own language from scratch? How do you strike a balance between names that sound generic and predictable, and so over the top that nobody can pronounce them? #mapeffects #rpg #worldbuilding #fantasy

Writing a fantasy novel means paying attention to common elements of the fantasy genre, worldbuilding and more. Use these helpful fantasy writing resources.

Are you a fantasy writer or interested in writing fantasy yet are worried about how to go about it? After all, fantasy is a vast topic and can get overwhelming. Soon enough you might start comparing yourself to the authors who've made it big. You might even feel like you're taking ideas and not being original enough. I know I've been there, and have worked over my writing to a point where I no longer feel that way. As the creator of shape-shifting griffins with unique talents gifted by an…

For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has...

You need some jobs for your characters, but you don't which one ? In such cases you need lists of possible labors. Here is an example of a list. ( And I can assure you it helps you a lot ) SIMPLY WRITING TIP #9

A list of fantasy/magical words to use from ecryre on Tumblr.

I’m sitting on a train grinning like a loon because a podcast episode made me laugh. Funny how a simple laugh can […]

An archetype by definition is an example of a typical example of a person or thing. So character archetypes are simply examples of a very typical type of character. Most characters found in literature and entertainment adhere to one of the 12 common character archetypes. Each archetype has a set of strengths, weaknesses, and motivations or drive.

Creating a city from scratch can be an intimidating task for a fantasy writer — you want your city to feel like a living, breathing place, with its own personality, elements of fun and fantas…