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Fantasy is a very vast and broad genre that includes many things within its scope. Many subgenres of fantasy are intriguing, engaging, and include a lot of interesting concepts. Of course, within fantasy, there is a high value placed on politics, epic battles and military strategy, court intrigue, and more. There are two subgenres of […]
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One of the biggest skills that you will need to build when you go to university is the skill of taking notes during lectures. Good note-taking skills can be really helpful when you’re in university as it allows for you to keep your information organized and it can significantly help you in your success as
The mystery genre has long been one of the most popular in literature, film, games, and more. Everyone loves a good mystery that’ll keep them guessing, wondering, and exploring! A lot of readers of mystery also enjoy trying to solve the mystery alongside the character. It also opens the door for quite a lot of
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World building is a big part of writing fantasy books and it’s definitely full of different elements, components, and aspects. The idea of a country is something that is often central to any world building project because countries are themselves very important places. They are full of room and potential for you to expand your
World building is a major component of speculative fiction genres like fantasy and sci-fi and others, and it’s also a component in other stories within different genres. The idea of world building is important because it allows for creativity to thrive and creates an alternate reality where characters live and thrive in a place different
One of the biggest concepts in character development has to be the idea of internal conflict and the portrayal of internal conflict in a story. Internal conflict gives the main character more depth, relatability, and allows for the potential to create more subplots in a story. It impacts the way the story progresses and the
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Fantasy is a broad term that covers one of the most diverse and beautiful genres in literature. It also contains many subgenres under it where writers explore many different worlds, magic systems, styles, and more. If you’re interested in knowing about the different subgenres of fantasy out there, here is a list of over 60
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Writing a sequel is something that can be very exciting but equally very difficult for a writer. A sequel may not have been something that you planned for, but if you’re going through a publisher or even if you are self-published, you may find that readers want to see more of your story. A sequel
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If you’re a new and aspiring writer, then you may be wondering which genre you should start writing your first book from. There are so many genres and subgenres out there that it can certainly seem confusing. Additionally, the genre of your book actually matters quite a lot when it comes to making decisions about
One of the most quintessential pieces of any sci-fi story has always been this concept of life existing on another planet, or alien life. Aliens are a very integral part of the world building process when it comes to a sci-fi story that includes them. Beyond that, there are many mistakes that some writers make
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Paranormal romance is a subgenre of romance that combines supernatural elements with the central structure of the story being a romance. Stories that fall under paranormal romances tend to include things like werewolves, ghosts, vampires, and other beings with supernatural powers or abilities. The plot typically interacts and revolves around a human character interacting with
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Speculative fiction has always explored the realms of the unknown and the potential, taking a look at societies that may or may not ever exist. The ultimate idea of speculative fiction is to wonder and to imagine. Of course, there are many different genres that are covered under the speculative fiction term, but today we’ll
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