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Tag: fantasy

Magic Systems and Other Worldbuilding Problems

on May 29, 2020October 10, 2020 by Alyssa Flynn 4 Comments

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.

Geeky Ambients to Listen to While You Work, Play & Self-Isolate

on May 1, 2020May 14, 2020 by Alyssa Flynn 2 Comments

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

on April 29, 2020May 27, 2020 by Alyssa Flynn 2 Comments

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

on April 11, 2020January 1, 2021 by Alyssa Flynn 2 Comments

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

on November 6, 2019May 14, 2020 by Alyssa Flynn 1 Comment

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

on June 12, 2019May 14, 2020 by Alyssa Flynn 1 Comment

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?

on May 20, 2019May 14, 2020 by Alyssa Flynn 2 Comments

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?

on April 29, 2019May 14, 2020 by Alyssa Flynn

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?

on April 22, 2019May 14, 2020 by Alyssa Flynn

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?

on April 17, 2019May 14, 2020 by Alyssa Flynn

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?

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