An important key to pulling readers into your fantasy world is immersion. This is when the imagery, voice, and writing in your story work together to take the reader somewhere else. They want to know what happens next and they don't even feel the time slipping by as they hurry to the next page. But … Continue reading How to Create Immersion in Fantasy
Welcome back to another Quote Post this Monday! I found ten more quotes from speculative writers that I hope you enjoy. As we kick off this week, I hope they inspire anyone writing speculative fiction. Happy reading! 1. "Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong … Continue reading 10 Great Quotes from Speculative Writers
Have you ever wanted to write urban fantasy but didn't know where to start? There are a lot of characteristics that make urban fantasy unique from other fantasy subgenres, but knowing what works and what doesn't is vital before you start writing. Check out the full article below! What Is Urban Fantasy? The defining characteristics … Continue reading What Is Urban Fantasy? A Definition
Want to submit to science fiction literary journals but don't want to write short stories? Some speculative journals look for science fiction novellas! These journals' guidelines range from 10,000 to nearly 100,000 words for science fiction and other speculative writers, making them perfect for anyone looking to publish a novella. Not only that, but many … Continue reading 5 Journals Looking for Science Fiction Novellas
While researching, I came across some journals dedicated to fairy tales. With fairy tale retellings currently very popular in the publishing industry, I thought about creating a list of some of them! Here are some literary journals and magazines that look for fairy tales and fairy tale retellings. The Fairy Tale Magazine This used to … Continue reading 7 Fairy Tale and Fantasy Literary Journals
This year, I want to keep reading more often, and I have a ton of science fiction and fantasy books on my TBR list! In the spirit of all the SF/F topics I write (and potentially will write later), I created a list of science fiction and fantasy books I plan to read in the … Continue reading My SF/F TBR #1
A while back, I started researching historical fantasy in my quest to understand more about fantasy subgenres. You might know about historical fiction, but this type of fantasy takes actual events, people, and places and puts a fantastical spin on things. This could be retellings of historical events or people, such as the War of … Continue reading What Is Historical Fantasy? A Definition
Out of all the science fiction subgenres that exist, cyberpunk has got to be one of the most interesting to me, especially now. But how do you define cyberpunk, and, even more importantly, how do you write it? Read below to find out everything you need to know about the subgenre and how to get … Continue reading What Is Cyberpunk? A Definition
Writers tend to be wordy, even though everyone says to write concisely. The truth is, that's completely normal. Concise writing takes work. The way we write is much different from the way we talk, so what might sound normal out loud doesn't always translate well in a story (see I'm being wordy right now). But … Continue reading 3 Ways to Make Your Writing Concise
Hello everyone! I thought I would share some more writing prompts with you today, but this time they would be fantasy-related! This week has been so crazy, that I realized that I completely forgot to create an update OR a roundup last month. So enjoy this writing inspiration instead! As always, I came up with … Continue reading 20 Fantasy Prompts!
