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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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Steampunk is a unique and interesting subgenre of sci-fi and fantasy and has been around for quite a long time. The idea of steampunk is often associated with its aesthetic that takes from the 19th Century and Victorian Era alongside steam and clockwork mechanisms to create its iconic look. However, steampunk transcends cool cosplays and
A space opera is a subgenre of sci-fi that focuses on large-scale space exploration with epic conflicts, heroic characters, and grand settings. There are many stories today that fit into the space opera term and it includes quite a lot of elements, deep narratives and more. Space operas also love to focus on things often
Fantasy is a wide genre that encompasses many different sub genres that each have their own conventions, expectations, tropes and cliches, standards, and more. One of the most popular sub genres has to be epic fantasy and another slightly more modern sub genre, Grimdark fantasy. Both sub genres provide rich and deep worlds, interesting characters,
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