by Autumn | Dec 8, 2020 | Tips, Worldbuilding, Writing
Fantasy and Sci-fi are unique genres in so many ways. Why? Because in them the setting, the world, is as important as the characters. Some experts say the world functions almost as a character in the story, creating hurdles for the heroes as well as offering comfort...
by Jesper Schmidt | Nov 30, 2020 | Podcast, Worldbuilding
Worldbuilding is an integral part of writing fantasy. It helps you inform your story and setting, while simultaneously ensuring reader immersion. More often than not, the world the author has created becomes a character in itself. There are lots of things to keep...
by Autumn | Jan 17, 2018 | Writing
I’ve written a lot of blog posts about world building over the years. They were solutions to problems I had or that stemmed from conversations with other writers. Topics range from how to start off world building, how to make a fantasy map, and tips to create cultures...
by Autumn | Aug 5, 2016 | Featured Author, News and Events
Are you writing a fantasy novel? Do you need a map? I had the fortune to receive an ARC of a great new book perfect for fantasy writers out there who are building the world of their story. Fantasy Map Making by Jesper Schmidt steps you through creating a world, a real...
by Autumn | Aug 1, 2014 | Tips, Writing
What do you think of when I say ‘the dark forest’ or ‘the magical glade’ or even the ‘the tiny village’? Ideas – preconceived ideas – immediately spring to mind, don’t they? A recent article over at Mythic scribes talked about metaphor and how authors use...
