The Pros and Cons of Pantsing and Plotting
What are the differences between a plotter and a pantser? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Is one better than […]
fantasy
Building a world where anything is possible
World-building appeals to me because anything is possible. Well… let me rephrase that. Anything is possible, so long as you
Mermaids in Cornwall
Cornwall is steeped in folklore and being a peninsula means it has plenty of fey creatures making their home in
Writing the dead into fiction
On the 24th of September 1974, premature twins Guy and Sarah were born. By the 30th of September, both were
A Guide to World Building in Fantasy: Geography
The easiest way to approach geography in world building is to cut it down into three sections: The physical structure
A Guide to World Building in Fantasy: Religions
Religion is a significant part of world building in fantasy because every society has its own origin story. Even in
An Introductory Guide to World Building in Fantasy
The delight (and bane) of writing fantasy is world building. As well as writing the story, the author must also