Now NovelFantasy writing is one of the most popular genres on Now Novel. Read our best blog posts for fantasy writers below. Get tips on how to build fantasy worlds, how to create fantasy characters, magic systems, mythologies and more. Also read advice from major fantasy authors such as J.K. Rowling and J.R.R. Tolkien on how to write a book because their fantasy novels continue to sell and find new readers.
Writing a fantasy novel involves many considerations: Worldbuilding, avoiding clichés of the genre, using popular elements such as magic originally and more. These 34 must-visit fantasy writing resources will help you with every aspect from creating fantasy maps to naming your fantasy characters.
Creating fantasy worlds can be an excellent means for social critique because writers have the opportunity to imagine worlds that are entirely different from our own. This allows highlighting its quirks and issues through contrast and similarity. Here’s why it is important for writers to do so and how you can address issues you care about without resorting to ineffective polemic:
Fantasy novels are full of varied fantasy character types. Read about 5 popular types (and ways to avoid associated overdone tropes):
Most lovers of fantasy fiction are well-acquainted with such classic works as J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. But what are some of the lesser-known but important works of fantasy literature as well as some modern classics?
The difference between the fantasy and science fiction genres hasn’t always been an issue. However, there are a few key differences in the genres that can help us to separate one type of book from the other in the ‘science fiction vs fantasy’ debate.
Learning how to create a fantasy world that feels real to readers is easy when you follow these five steps:
Here are 5 classic books that are widely read by teenagers:
If J.R.R. Tolkien knows how to do one thing, it’s create characters that readers love. Luckily, he also knows how to create wonderful worlds and engaging plot twists, too, but it’s the characters who really stick with you after reading one of his books.
These days, J.K. Rowling is a household name all over the world – the first billionaire author on the planet and the creator of a world that … Read More
