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Whether you’re writing a romance-based novel or you’re writing a story that includes some level of romance in it, you’ve likely already stumbled upon the love triangle trope. The love triangle trope is one of the most popular ones and was used a lot in YA fiction for a good number of years–we can all […]
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Anybody who’s ever taken some sort of a creative writing course will probably tell you that one of the first things you learn about is this idea of “show, don’t tell.” Of course, these words don’t really describe exactly what it means to show and not tell, especially because we are talking about written words.
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World building is something that I often talk about on my blog (obviously!) and I love to world build. World building is basically my bread-and-butter. Since I love to world build, I was hunting for the best tools to use to facilitate my world building experience. Of course, you can just use a pen and
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Psychopaths. We often hear the word psychopath get thrown around when referring to evil, awful, or just downright terrible people. The word itself just has a negative connotation to it, and for many reasons. Some of the worst criminals in history have been psychopaths. People with psychopathy quite literally feel no empathy for people. So
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Far too often, we hear writers talk about how the idea of a “chosen one” has been done time and time again and that the trope should be dropped. In fact, many talk about how the trope is now boring, overused, and uninteresting. Despite these claims, we still see that most stories that we enjoy
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There are many forms of fantasy out there, with there existing multiple subgenres available to read for all sorts of wants and likes. Fantasy has bridged reality with imagination, offering readers a portal into the unknown enchanted worlds authors curate. Within fantasy, there are two major umbrella subgenres that have been popularized over the last
YA Fantasy vs Adult Fantasy: Which Should You Write? Read More »
When you go to write a book, I’m sure all you can think about is how your plot will be. Who your characters are. What the major fight scenes will look like. You’re envisioning this amazing story for your readers, but to be frank, if your first page is lacking, you may not get the
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Writing a novel is a huge commitment, but outlining it doesn’t have to be. In fact, you can outline an entire novel, including the key characters, major events, and chapter breakdown, in a single day. The secret? A focused strategy that gets you out of the “stuck” zone and into the creative flow. Whether you’re
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There are many different genres that exist within the realm of fantasy. There are so many different types out there, but two of the more common ones you happen to see are epic fantasy (high fantasy) and low fantasy. Understanding how they differ in scope, magic, and tone will help you choose the right starting
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One of the most important parts of writing a book (especially in fantasy, sci-fi, or character-driven fiction) is understanding who your character really is before you start writing. Without that foundation, you risk building a story that feels shallow, inconsistent, or hard to follow. This is why I like to create character profiles before I
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Great and well-written fantasy battles are more than just swirling swords and flashy spells. Throughout the history of fantasy tales and epic fantasy stories, there’ve always been massive battles with high stakes involved. Epic battles are also pretty difficult to write becuase they require a ton of sensory detail and the ability to describe basically
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Writer’s block is one of those things that no writer can really ever avoid. It also often a frustrating and discouraging part of writing that can sometimes ruin the flow, fun, and enjoyment of the craft. Authors and beginner writers alike have experienced writer’s block at many points in their lives. However, there is some
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