Writing Fantasy (The Ultimate Guide and Complete Reference Book) by C. J. Solomon

Are you a fantasy author who wants to create more vivid worlds and give them greater depth? With so many important elements to consider when writing fantasy, it is easy to spend a lot of time writing a novel that does not have the impact you want it to. “Writing Fantasy” covers everything you might want to know to help you write the best novels possible. This includes creating complex characters and exciting plots. The worldbuilding section covers every aspect of a fantasy culture, from its history and jobs to its level of technology. It shows you how to create a unique planet, from geography to different realms, to the effects of the sun(s) and moon(s) on the planet. This book lists every type of magic you could use, how to make your own magic system and how magic will fit into your world and affect it. It explains the different requirements in each of the fantasy sub-genres. There are also lists of fantasy creatures and ideas for how you can create your own. There is a section on how to market your book, with a look at the different methods available. “Writing Fantasy” also aims to inspire you with details of myths, legends, folktales, historical events and stories of the paranormal. Lists of reference information are provided in sections and sub-sections to help you to immediately find exactly what you want. As a bonus, 12 templates are provided that you can use again and again every time you begin a new fantasy novel or series. These let you take the ideas in the book and turn them into something unique of your own. This paperback version also includes more than one hundred illustrations for reference and inspiration. Read more