There’s a problem I’ve noticed with many writers out there and that is the feeling of intimidation when it comes to writing their first book or at least even getting to the process of starting it. A lot of writers sort of work themselves through the planning and world building phase and then they reach […]
As we wrap up the last few days of 2024, it’s time to talk about what my top reads of the year were as well as what books really captured my attention. I managed to get in 17 books this year, which is wild compared to 2023’s measly two or three books. I wrote in
Epic fantasy as a genre often includes a wide cast of well-developed characters, intricate plotlines, and vastly designed worlds. However, with all of these elements in mind, it can feel definitely intimidating to try and write an epic fantasy book with all of these things to remember. It’s also not just about keeping track of
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If you’re a writer or you’re looking to get your fellow writer something fun for the holidays, I can tell you that one of the most important tools in any writer’s arsenal has to be the keyboard. Keyboards can really make or break the writing experience, and I definitely have used and tried many different
Science Fiction (sci-fi) often relates to stories that take place in the distant future and because of this, the genre heavily focuses on the elements of technology, innovation, change, growth, evolution, etc… It’s practically associated with the genre to include technological change and innovation. However, technology’s role and purpose in sci-fi books isn’t just to
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Romantasy has been a big hit in bookstores as of late and it really got its start a few years ago with the release of books like A Court of Thorns and Roses, but has exploded in popularity more so in recent times. I personally like to browse around in bookstores a lot and I
I’ve read a lot of different kinds of books and though I love to read fantasy literature a lot, I decided to take a sort of dive into other forms of literature as well recently. If you missed it, I broke a four-year reading slump this year, so I was trying to ease my brain
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Mentorship is one of the most classic dynamics observed in fantasy stories and often plays a grand role in the shaping of a main character’s life, personality, and growth. Mentors serve as an important part of things like the hero’s quest and are often parental figures for the main characters as well. Creating a powerful
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I’ve recently noticed a trend in fantasy, especially with the rise of romantasy, where most relationships that are focused on in books are typically romantic relationships. While I love great and well-written romance stories and subplots, and I’ve written plenty of posts here on my page about romance, I do also feel like there isn’t
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World building is a very extensive process and the main goal of proper world building is to ensure that your world doesn’t just fit in your story, but also feels immersive and expansive. Geography is part of that process and it affects everything from the political landscapes to the economy to the daily lives of
You’ve probably noticed that a lot of books and stories out there (including my own) use things like flashbacks and dreams throughout the narrative. Especially when it comes to fantasy, these sorts of things help a lot in building the overall story. However, sometimes, flashbacks and dreams are misused or are overused in a way
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Writing is a difficult task, not because it necessarily requires a lot of time, but because it requires thinking, planning, outlining, drafting, editing, etc… and there are lots of things that go into the writing process. However, you’ll often find that many seasoned writers are aware of this and don’t choose to go into writing