Writing is hard. And despite being an avid consumer of fantasy fiction, crafting a magic system of my own has presented me with some difficulties.
Tag: fantasy
Geeky Ambients to Listen to While You Work, Play & Self-Isolate
I can’t be the only one who needs a bit of a soundtrack to help me focus when I’m working. And who doesn’t want to feel like their working on the deck of a Star Destroyer or in the library at Hogwarts?
Using Randomized Emojis to Create Story Prompts
I had this weird idea a while back and I thought it might be a fun way to kill an evening.
WIP Update: The Premise of The Inquisitor of Darrmun
While choosing a novel to write has been something of a struggle, I have been working on some short story ideas about the Inquisitor of Darrmun.
NaNo 2019 Project: “Crystallia” Moodboard & Synopsis
I’m writing another fantasy novel for NaNoWriMo this year, and I figure it’s time I tell you what it’s all about. Check out my synopsis for the “Crystallia” project!
How to Make a Map for Your Fantasy World
Maps are a standard fantasy element, whether you’re writing a novel or running a D&D game. So I made an ongoing and hopefully easy to understand guide for how to make your own.
Game of Thrones: Did We Get a Satisfying Ending to the Biggest Fantasy Series of All Time?
The finale of Game of Thrones, the biggest fantasy tv series of all time, aired last night, and I have some thoughts to share, and some points of discussion for how the epic story concluded.
Prequels, Sequels and Spin-Offs – Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing?
We live in an age where every successful franchise is going to have a prequel, sequel, and spin off thrust upon it.
What is the Difference Between Fantasy and Science Fiction?
I’m a bit of an SFF nerd if you haven’t noticed, so I thought it was time I talked about my two favourite genres and explore what makes them similar, and what makes them different.
How Much Worldbuilding is Too Much?
Worldbuilding is a key element to any good science fiction or fantasy story. But how much is too much? At what point might you be tempting the dreaded Worldbuilder’s Disease?
