Fantasy comes in many different styles and forms, and there are so many kinds that you can read from out there. The idea of fantasy itself typically refers to a world that is different from our own in some capacity and it almost always involves the idea of a magic system or at least something […]
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Whether you’re sketching a single city for a thriller or an entire galaxy for epic fantasy, world building is effectivley the art of designing the backdrop for your story. Your story’s world is where the characters will exist, thrive, fight, and interact. But the term gets tossed around so loosely that it can feel both
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If you want to create a world for your readers to actually feel immersed in, then you need to know how to build convincing countries. A country is likely where you live right now and is a body with its government and system and way of life. Creating a believeable country takes some time, but
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Writing 2,000 words a day sounds productive, impressive, maybe even a little magical. But when you’re staring down deadlines, exhaustion, or distractions, it can feel completely unattainable. A lot of writers set large word count goals like that in order to finish writing a book in 30 days. I’ve been talking a lot about different
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One of the biggest mistakes I notice writers tend to make when trying to write a book in 30 days is either overplanning or not planning enough at all. Being stuck in the prep phase will prevent you from ever starting to write. Having no preparation at all primes you for burn out by the
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Do you ever feel like your world building should be working, but yet something just feels off? You’ve come up with kingdom names, you’ve drawn up a cool map and you might even have a whole magic system built. But still, for some reason, your story doesn’t feel right. Well, you’re not alone and this
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World building is an important concept that is essential in most projects that include some sort of creative world. However, what is it really? What can be considered part of world building?
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Have you ever been reading a fantasy novel, completely immersed, only to be thrown out of the story by a rule that suddenly changes? That jarring feeling is often a symptom of a world building mistake. World building is one of the most powerful tools for a fantasy or sci-fi writer. But when done wrong,
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Think of world-building as the soul of your fantasy or sci-fi story. It’s the invisible force that shapes your characters, drives the plot, and ultimately creates a world your readers will want to live in. Whether you’re writing a novel, crafting a video game, or building a TTRPG, strong world-building turns your ideas into something
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At the heart of the most memorable stories are compelling, engaging main characters. Whether you’re writing epic fantasy or heart-throbbing romantasies or even fast-paced thrillers, a structured character profile keeps your cast consistent and believable from the beginning to the end. I’ll be helping you learn about the 5 core things that every good character
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When a character feels lifeless on the page, it’s usually because nothing inside them is pulling in different directions. Give your protagonist three things: a clear, tangible goal; an inner wound that undercuts that goal; and one trait that cracks the image they show the world. When those pieces collide, the story sparks to life.
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Ask any seasoned author about the hardest part of writing, and you will rarely hear “finding an idea.” Instead, the real struggle is staying inspired long enough to turn a spark into a finished manuscript. Deadlines creep closer, passion plateaus, and even the most brilliant concept starts to feel bland after so many drafts and
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