by Autumn | Jul 11, 2017 | Tips, Writing
Introduction In fantasy novels, wars are a common theme that can serve as a powerful motivator for characters and create tension for readers. However, it’s essential to remember that wars must have a logical reason behind them, grounded in the world you’ve...
by Autumn | Feb 5, 2016 | Tips, Writing
A review I read got me thinking about this question and I wanted to pose it to you because I think it is an interesting one. Do characters need to progress in the course of a novel? The review (and it was actually a good one. But no, I’m not linking up to it or even...
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...
