Fiction

The beginning of any work of fiction is perhaps the most crucial part of the prose; in the opening sentences and paragraphs, an author is charged with the task of both establishing the framework...

A fantasy novel is a fun and challenging way to let your writer's imagination fly free. Fantasy fiction is often inspired by childhood fairy tales, mythology, folk legends and stories of the...

Fantasy books take us to other worlds and introduce us to people and places that exist, in most cases, only in the minds of the writers who create them. For this reason, the fantasy genre offers a...

The writing process does not have one method to it. Every writer follows their own course, and I am no different. The advice listed here simply outlines things I did in preparation for my first...

A fantasy writer uses magic or the supernatural as a primary theme, plot device or setting. Science fiction and horror are subsets of the fantasy genre where the supernatural and magic are...

Chances are if you're writing a fantasy or science fiction novel or short story, you will want to have at least a couple words in a fantasy or alien tongue. It can be tricky figuring out what...

How do science fiction and fantasy writers tell the difference between the two types of fiction? I write both, so I'll tell you.

Wheel of Time is a fantasy series by Robert Jordan. It consists of 11 books, with a 12th coming out soon.

Fantasy is a broad term. In fiction, it covers everything from swords and sorcery to modern-day fairy tales. Any book with supernatural elements can be considered fantasy. Trilogy is not so...

A good fantasy book provides the reader with a world that he can identify with immersed in a world that he may fear or wish to know. Fantastic fantasy writing comes with telling a great story and...

Names are one of the most important parts of creating a character for your fantasy world. It is one of the first things your readers will see. It should express their origin, family history, and...

Most writers know the turmoils of being taxed creatively, staring at a blank computer screen or note pad. The fantasy genre is ripe with clichés and standard euphemisms that become predictable and...

To the science fiction or fantasy reader, finding that great new book can be a challenge. Both are huge genres and there is a lot out there, some amazing and some truly awful. This is true of...

Writing novels is a long process. Write a fantasy by beginning with one basic supernatural premise. Many fantasies rely on magic for their supernatural elements. Whatever you decide, your...

There are many great children's novels out there and many more to come in the future. Writing a children's fantasy book takes skill, practice, patience and a great imagination. Use these tips to...

Writing always involves a lot of preparation and this is especially true for fantasy stories. Even the simplest fantasy short story depends on a well thought out world. If you take the time to do...

Although fantasy novels often make relaxing, easy reading, writing them is a different thing altogether. Writing a good fantasy novel requires deliberate and careful planning, persistence and...

From the fairy tales that were read to us when we were very young to the blockbuster bestselling Harry Potter novels, fantasy novels have been, and remain, one of the most popular fiction genres...

Some say that science fiction and fantasy are the most difficult genres to write. This'll make it a bit easier.

If you're the parent of a young Harry Potter fan, your child is almost certainly eager for the next book in the series to be released. In the meantime, though, there are lots of other books that...