Writing
Post-apocalyptic fiction is one of the most compelling subgenres in speculative fiction. However, many writers make the mistake of thinking that a post-apocalyptic world is defined by destruction and chaos alone.
Self-publishing was long considered a more stigmatized path that many writers would avoid for most of the early 2000s on the fear that it made their books look lesser-than. However, this
Every year, writers set ambitious goals like finishing up that book they were procrastinating on or writing every day. A lot of writers will even set a goal to finish one
When you’re building a fantasy world, creating cities that feel real and lived-in can be one of the trickiest parts of the process. A lot of fantasy writers will create cities
One of the best parts of fantasy is the ability to create entire worlds. World building is a complicated and intensive subject that involves a lot of bits and pieces, and
Knight and princess stories have been around for centuries, and there’s a good reason for that. This pairing creates natural tension through power dynamics, duty versus desire, and the conflict between
Romantasy is one of the newer genres to be recognized over the past few years. However, it still maintains a top spot in terms of popularity and it continues to garner
Royal families dominate fantasy novels from The Lord of the Rings to Game of Thrones. Kings, queens, princes, and princesses fill castles with political intrigue and dramatic power struggles. However, many
Medieval fantasy is a genre of fantasy that has been beloved for a long time. However, its popularity has also made it quite “oversaturated” in a way. Often, we associate things
One genre that I think is definitely underrated these days is the military thriller genre. There came a time in the early 2000s when there were lots of these and authors
If you’ve ever seen Christmas-themed movies or really any winter holiday film before, you’ll probably recognize the age-old small town romance story that takes place over Christmas. It’s a pretty common
Science fiction and fantasy are two of the most popular genres in literature, but many times, they seem to intersect or intertwine in a way that can be confusing on whether