WRITING DARK FANTASY FICTION
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Writing Teenage Fantasy NovelsFantasy is often a tender subject among literary agents and editors. Their inboxes are filled with fantasy and science fiction titles that seem to be carbon copies of previously published bestsellers.- Interview with Fantasy Writer Hubert MullinsHubert L. Mullins has written three books of dark fantasy, "The Vampires of Hope's Covenant", "Rage of the Vampire" and "War of the Vampire." He lives in Welch, West Virginia.
- Creating a Fantasy Realm (The Complete Article - All 21 Pages from the Series)Are you writing a fantasy novel? Do you need to know where your characters live? Need help creating that new world? You can find help here! In this article are some things that I do when creating a new world.
- Creating a Fantasy Realm: Part 6: Does Your World Have Fantasy Creatures?Are you writing a fantasy novel? Need help creating that new world? You can find help here! This is Part 6 of a Multi Part Series.
- Basics of Writing a Fantasy EpicIf you should ever decide to write a fantasy epic (here by "epic" the author means a multivolume shelve-buster), there are some unbendable rules you may want to know about.
Fantasy Writing: Six Cliches to AvoidIf you're a writer in the fantasy genre, here are 6 clichés you should try to avoid in your stories.- What is Edgy Christian Fiction?Edgy is used as an adjective to describe the new face of Christian fiction. Novelists and readers see edgy as either positive or negative, but is there an all-encompassing definition?
- Five Pillars of Fantasy LiteratureWhether you want to catch up on your fantasy reading or you want to be a fantasy writer, there are five names with which you should be intimately familiar. These masters have indelibly shaped the direction of popular contemporary fantasy.
The Art of WritingThis is an article about my experience in learning the process of writing and publishing.- Writer's Market: Fantasy PublishersIf you've got a great idea for a fantasy book that's been in your mind for awhile, and are finally going to let it out in print, here are the best publishers to go to when submitting your manuscript
- ABCs of Fiction Writing - Genre: Where Do I Belong?What is genre? What is it for? Is it really that important? How does it affect what I write?
- Understanding Genres in Adult FictionUnderstanding genres enables a writer to focus his work in a certain direction.
- How to Become a Better Writer: Part 4: The Non-Fiction of Fiction WritingA look inside what it takes to become a better writer. This is Part 4 of a Multi Part Series.
- Writing As an Art Form: Not As a Mass Market for Producing Coffee Table BooksEvery day, I have to contemplate my lengthening career as a writer. I used to also be an artist, back before I became physically disabled in 1998, and regularly drew pictures in pen and ink
- Author Richard Thomas Shows He Will Be a Major Force in Fiction with "Transubstantiate"Richard Thomas may not be a name you know, currently, when it comes to your fiction reading, but you should.
Top 5 Fantasy BooksThe all-time Top 5 Fantasy Books! Which fantasy worlds cracked the Top 5 and which were left out in the cold? Check out the Top 5 Fantasy Books list now to find out!- 2010 Saturn Award Nominees; Prediction Best Fantasy FilmScience fiction, action adventure, and fantasy movies recieve Saturn Awards from The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror Films. Check out the nominees for 2010 Saturns and best pick for Best Fantasy Film of the Year.
- Which Popular Fantasy Series is Best? J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter, Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, or Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials?I recommend all three of these popular fantasy series: J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter, Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. But which is best? Let's compare them on the Scale of Awesomeness!
- Book Review 2009.06 - "The Black Act" by Louise BohmerOne staple of fantasy is the faerie folk, or the fae, and that it's not wise to mess with them. Typically, they're creatures of unearthly beauty and alien intellect. If not used carefully, the story can fall quickly to cliché.
- Killing People You Don't Like, and Other Benefits of Creative WritingExpanding on her first writing guide, Zoe Whitten explains how that "dreadful thought" can become the seed for your creative writing efforts.
Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest Results in for 2008The results of the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, which celebrates bad writing of all sorts, are in. Top-er-honors go to Garrison Spik of Washington DC., who actually used a New York street as a metaphor for a love affair. Spik's winning prose follows:- Rogue Worlds: An Exceptional Ezine of Speculative FictionRogue Worlds adheres to the same high-quality standards as its sister publication, Simulacrum, with an accent on dark speculative fiction.
- Writing & Research - Do Your Homework Before Putting Pen to PaperProper research is critical in any non fiction piece. It is equally important to your fictional character development, and your credibility as a writer. Never skimp on it.
- Why Kafka Only Uses Fantasy in The MetamorphosisFranz Kafka, in his story "The Metamorphosis," uses fantasy very sparingly.
- The Fiction Genres We Can Write In: From the Romance to Speculative FictionThis article will focus on detailing the options a writer of fiction has.
Interview with Dark Romance Author Nikki WatsonMy interview with dark romance author Nikki Watson.
Where Have All the Iconic Christian Characters Gone? an Examination of Christian FictionExamination of why characters lack depth in Christian Fiction
Writing Your World: How to Build a Fictional SettingHow to build a great fictional setting? Whether you're writing fantasy, science-fiction, or another genre like romance that uses fantasy or science-fiction in it, building a fictional world takes just a few steps.- 7 Science Fiction Writing Projects for KidsTo get your kids writing, why not tap into their enjoyment of science fiction? From appreciating Harry Potter to loving Buzz Light-year, kids gravitate towards writing based on magic, space ships, aliens, and fantasy elements.
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