How to Invent Your Own Fantasy Species! by jknoble, literature
Literature
How to Invent Your Own Fantasy Species!
Are you into writing fantasy stories but want to be unique and original? Well, I can help you there! Fantasy creatures were invented by human beings centuries ago, either depicted in art or literature before they grew in popularity. Somehow these fabricated creatures made their way into modern literature and media today. Isn't that fascinating? There are even some fantasy creatures that were made up fairly recently such as Gnomes, invented by a Swiss author, Paracelsus in the 1800s, and the Perytons (deer-bird hybrid) invented by Swiss writer, Jorge Luis Borges in 1957. Whose to say we can't make up our own?
There are several classifications of fantasy creatures including human-animal hybrids, Animal hybrids, monsters, and biblical creatures. For more information on these topics, check out my blog: The Guide to Creatures of Fantasy.
Following the blueprints left behind by ancient civilizations that invented and enjoyed mythological creatures, we can easily create our own! Let's
The Guide to Creatures of Fantasy by jknoble, literature
Literature
The Guide to Creatures of Fantasy
Do you love fantasy creatures, but don't know where to begin when it comes to writing about them? Well quit that worrying, here is your free guide that will get you started!
Did you know that there are different categories of fantasy creatures! That's right! There are more to fantasy creatures than the obviously over done: mermaids, vampires, werewolves, fairies, elves and dragons! And what's even more awesome than that is the fact that you can remake you fantasy creatures however you like, meaning you do not have to stick to the rules. For example, Twilight's vampires sparkle like diamonds and have unique super powers, while the vampires in Vampire Diaries can hypnotize people and move really fast. As the author, you can bless your characters with any rules you please. That means that even if there is a competing book series featuring the same fantasy creatures as you, your book will still stand out because of the unique and consistent rules you've built for your fantasy
How to Write a Unique Magic System! by jknoble, literature
Literature
How to Write a Unique Magic System!
Hi Readers!
Are you writing a brilliant fantasy but want to leave that extra punch when it comes to developing your magic system? After all, nobody wants to reread the same type of magic in every novel! As a fantasy writer who struggled with developing my magic system, making it understandable, engaging, and important to the plot, I can help you there!
Why?
Do you need a magic system? Every story is different. If your characters are living in a magical society or have special powers, you will most likely need one to explain to your readers how this magic works, thus adding realism to your world.
If your characters jump into a magical world, are not magical, or going on a sudden quest where they experience magic, you might want to focus on the wonder and thrill they feel rather than explain the workings behind it. If your character is clueless to how the magic works, then it will be an unnecessary info-dump. In Aladdin, we never know how the Genie came into existence, because that
How to Write and Create a Fantasy Culture by jknoble, literature
Literature
How to Write and Create a Fantasy Culture
Hello my aspiring creators of far away fantasy worlds! Do you wish your fantasy people had more depth when it comes to culture? I can help you there!
What is culture made of?
There are countless cultures in our current reality, and subcultures within those cultures! That's very exciting for authors trying to create their own culture because it gives us the opportunity to learn about other groups of people while getting inspired for our art. All cultures are complex and can be categorized by many things which can help you start to build your world.
A. Food!
Every region on earth has their own food that they are famous for. This is based on what type of spices, livestock, fruits, vegetables, and grains grow in those regions. You can search up a list of national dishes from around the world to get inspired on creating your own fantasy foods! Food is one of the most important parts in culture because of the long-standing tradition of such home-cooked meals, younger generations continue
How to Invent Your Own Fantasy Species! by jknoble, literature
Literature
How to Invent Your Own Fantasy Species!
Are you into writing fantasy stories but want to be unique and original? Well, I can help you there! Fantasy creatures were invented by human beings centuries ago, either depicted in art or literature before they grew in popularity. Somehow these fabricated creatures made their way into modern literature and media today. Isn't that fascinating? There are even some fantasy creatures that were made up fairly recently such as Gnomes, invented by a Swiss author, Paracelsus in the 1800s, and the Perytons (deer-bird hybrid) invented by Swiss writer, Jorge Luis Borges in 1957. Whose to say we can't make up our own?
There are several classifications of fantasy creatures including human-animal hybrids, Animal hybrids, monsters, and biblical creatures. For more information on these topics, check out my blog: The Guide to Creatures of Fantasy.
Following the blueprints left behind by ancient civilizations that invented and enjoyed mythological creatures, we can easily create our own! Let's
The Guide to Creatures of Fantasy by jknoble, literature
Literature
The Guide to Creatures of Fantasy
Do you love fantasy creatures, but don't know where to begin when it comes to writing about them? Well quit that worrying, here is your free guide that will get you started!
Did you know that there are different categories of fantasy creatures! That's right! There are more to fantasy creatures than the obviously over done: mermaids, vampires, werewolves, fairies, elves and dragons! And what's even more awesome than that is the fact that you can remake you fantasy creatures however you like, meaning you do not have to stick to the rules. For example, Twilight's vampires sparkle like diamonds and have unique super powers, while the vampires in Vampire Diaries can hypnotize people and move really fast. As the author, you can bless your characters with any rules you please. That means that even if there is a competing book series featuring the same fantasy creatures as you, your book will still stand out because of the unique and consistent rules you've built for your fantasy
How to Write a Unique Magic System! by jknoble, literature
Literature
How to Write a Unique Magic System!
Hi Readers!
Are you writing a brilliant fantasy but want to leave that extra punch when it comes to developing your magic system? After all, nobody wants to reread the same type of magic in every novel! As a fantasy writer who struggled with developing my magic system, making it understandable, engaging, and important to the plot, I can help you there!
Why?
Do you need a magic system? Every story is different. If your characters are living in a magical society or have special powers, you will most likely need one to explain to your readers how this magic works, thus adding realism to your world.
If your characters jump into a magical world, are not magical, or going on a sudden quest where they experience magic, you might want to focus on the wonder and thrill they feel rather than explain the workings behind it. If your character is clueless to how the magic works, then it will be an unnecessary info-dump. In Aladdin, we never know how the Genie came into existence, because that
How to Write and Create a Fantasy Culture by jknoble, literature
Literature
How to Write and Create a Fantasy Culture
Hello my aspiring creators of far away fantasy worlds! Do you wish your fantasy people had more depth when it comes to culture? I can help you there!
What is culture made of?
There are countless cultures in our current reality, and subcultures within those cultures! That's very exciting for authors trying to create their own culture because it gives us the opportunity to learn about other groups of people while getting inspired for our art. All cultures are complex and can be categorized by many things which can help you start to build your world.
A. Food!
Every region on earth has their own food that they are famous for. This is based on what type of spices, livestock, fruits, vegetables, and grains grow in those regions. You can search up a list of national dishes from around the world to get inspired on creating your own fantasy foods! Food is one of the most important parts in culture because of the long-standing tradition of such home-cooked meals, younger generations continue
How to Write a Unique Magic System! by jknoble, literature
Literature
How to Write a Unique Magic System!
Hi Readers!
Are you writing a brilliant fantasy but want to leave that extra punch when it comes to developing your magic system? After all, nobody wants to reread the same type of magic in every novel! As a fantasy writer who struggled with developing my magic system, making it understandable, engaging, and important to the plot, I can help you there!
Why?
Do you need a magic system? Every story is different. If your characters are living in a magical society or have special powers, you will most likely need one to explain to your readers how this magic works, thus adding realism to your world.
If your characters jump into a magical world, are not magical, or going on a sudden quest where they experience magic, you might want to focus on the wonder and thrill they feel rather than explain the workings behind it. If your character is clueless to how the magic works, then it will be an unnecessary info-dump. In Aladdin, we never know how the Genie came into existence, because that
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