Writing
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
Creating fantasy characters can be one of the most rewarding and challenging parts of worldbuilding. You want your cast to feel vibrant, complex, and alive. In a genre overflowing with chosen
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your own fictional world filled with distinct cultures, amazing landscapes, and stories that feel alive, then worldbuilding is where it all begins. Whether you’re crafting
When you feel like you’re stuck staring at a blank page when all you want to do is write your story, it can feel complicated. However, there are methods that many
Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing took the fantasy and romantasy world by storm, blending epic worldbuilding with sizzling romance, high-stakes danger, and characters readers can’t stop thinking about. If you’ve ever wondered
After you’ve written your first draft, you’re probably staring at a very long, very sprawling document that is your manuscript. It’s super exciting to finally finish that first draft, but afterwards