When writing fantasy stories it’s important to put limitations on your magic system to ensure your characters do not become overpowered. These are some methods how to do that.
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Juggling Multiple Story Lines
In which I look at how the Illumination movie, Sing, juggles multiple storylines, and develops well-loved characters in very little screen time.
Overcoming the Monster Inside
This overcoming the internal monster troupe is something I’ve tried dabbling with in my own writing a couple of times, but I’ve been having a think about the stages characters go through in order to overcome their own monster in other works of fiction.
So You’ve Written a Novel. Now What?
You’ve spent hours and hours tapping away at your laptop and now you have a book to show for it. So what do you do with the pages and pages of words you now have?
My Book Planning Process
After 10 years of serious writing, I’ve got my book planning progress down to a pat. Now this method won’t work for everyone. You have to find your own process, and that can sometimes mean a few false starts and failed attempts. But you’ll find your ideal method in the end.
The Magical Object
Magical objects can add an exciting and mythical element to any story, but only if they are given the appropriate context, background and purpose. And are not just introduced as a plot device.
My Journey to Becoming a Writer
I can remember the moment I decided I wanted to become a writer. Little did I know that it would lead me down a path that would dictate my life.
Sense of an Ending
Unresolved endings: Love them or hate them? This post looks at an anime called Dragon Dentist, and why its ending is so fantastic.
Sense of a Beginning
In my opinion, the beginning is the most important part of a book for a writer to get right. You only have a little time to draw your reader into your story.
Why Does Your Book Have to Happen in THAT Setting?
After listening to a podcast, I’ve started thinking a lot about settings. About what makes a good one, and how to make the setting just as much alive as the rest of the characters.
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