Fantasy world building can be the most fun and the most difficult to get through. We've got top tips for making it easy & world building you can't forget.
Walk into any book store, and you will find shelves and shelves of fantasy books. But the same clichés run through most of them, and many are so predictable that you only have to read the back cove…
Step-by-step guide on how to write a fantasy novel, along with expert tips. From outlining your story to starting your fantasy novel.
I’ve found some AMAZING resources for worldbuilding your fantasy novel that I just had to share with you guys. As always I want to note that I truly value and believe in high-quality resources that are actionable and deliver actual results. I’m so not about those fluff resources that over promise, u
So today I want to talk about dealing with a massive cast of character. I am talking about main and secondary characters (not the odd village baker passing through a random scene never to be heard…
Looking to title your up-and-coming YA novel (especially if it’s fantasy or science fiction)? Say no more! I have a foolproof formula for coming up with captivating, marketable, and *totally original* YA book titles. Behold, the definitive YA book title generator!!! Warning: snarkiness ahead. Title Your YA Novel in 3 Easy Steps So, I don’t […]
"Mort" or "Reaper Man"? "Pyramids" or "Small Gods"? WHICH IS THE BEST?
Our world name generator has over 500+ fantasy world name ideas. Plus, learn how to create your own world name and a free printable.
As much as I love royals, witches, rebels and assassins, there are other jobs out there for your fantasy heroes!
In this series, Ilana C. Myer is revisiting the fantasy classics that first shaped her love of the genre, and evaluating them with new eyes. Sometimes the best way to comprehend the nature of a journey, when you’re in the middle, is to look back to its beginning… This is an extraordinary book. It feels too […]
Common types of fantasy character such as the hero, the mentor, the helper and the power-hungry villain are popular in the genre. Learn more.
When you work on building a fantasy world, one of the most important aspects is culture. Here's how you can develop great fantasy cultures!