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Natural Resources and Trade in Fantasy Worldbuilding

Natural Resources and Trade in Fantasy Worldbuilding

by Kara Copple | Jun 5, 2019 | Fantasy World Building

I’m guessing no one’s jumping for joy thinking about mining or trade routes. You’d rather be building your magic system, drawing maps or creating brand new magical species. I get it, but if you’re here, the chances are you’re looking for ways to make your world...
Is Fantasy Popular Now? A Goodbye Review of Game of Thrones

Is Fantasy Popular Now? A Goodbye Review of Game of Thrones

by Kara Copple | May 21, 2019 | Fantasy World Building, General Fiction

While there’s still the books to come, I wanted to write a special post today about the recent and final season of HBO’s A Game of Thrones. This is a series that has won the hearts of millions worldwide. Somehow, this tale of magic, dragons and castles...
The Endless Journeys: Transport in Your Fantasy World

The Endless Journeys: Transport in Your Fantasy World

by Kara Copple | May 8, 2019 | Fantasy World Building

For some reason, travelling is a huge part of the fantasy genre. Look at Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time, A Song of Ice and Fire and so on. Fantasy authors just can’t help themselves. Someone’s got to go somewhere. I think one of the reasons for this...
How to “Write What You Know” When Writing Fantasy

How to “Write What You Know” When Writing Fantasy

by Kara Copple | Mar 16, 2019 | Fantasy World Building

“Write what you know” This is probably one of the most popular pieces of writing advice out there. We’ll all have been told it at some point and there’s a good reason for it. It allows you to bring an authenticity to the story that someone...
How to Keep Track of 101 Characters in Your Novel

How to Keep Track of 101 Characters in Your Novel

by Kara Copple | Feb 25, 2019 | Fantasy World Building

For some reason, a lot of fantasy writers can’t help themselves when it comes to creating characters. The more the merrier, you might say. However, to keep track of characters isn’t easy at the best of times, and more so when you’ve got lots of them. I...
Religious and Moral Conflict in Your Fantasy Novel

Religious and Moral Conflict in Your Fantasy Novel

by Kara Copple | Oct 21, 2018 | Fantasy World Building

Religion – never has there been such a divisive topic in the world. I’ve already talked about featuring religion in your fantasy world building. In today’s post I wanted to discuss the darker side of religion – the side that causes conflict. Conflict is at...
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