What We Can Take From Travel Inspiration When Writing Fantasy

So, your first question may be – what the hell has travelling in this world got to do with the fantasy world I’m building from scratch? Can you really use travel inspiration when writing when your novel is set in a world that doesn’t really exist? Well, I firmly...

The Benefits of Keeping a Travel Diary

Picture yourself in a French bistro, coffee in hand, thick notebook on the table, looking out to the sea. Around you is the sound of everyday life, busy and relaxing at the same time. What if you could capture this moment? I don’t mean in a photograph. Anyone can take...

What My Recent Trip Taught Me About Language in Fantasy  

I recently came back from a 10-day trip to Luxembourg and Germany, two beautiful countries. Today’s post will be about language in fantasy, something that I’ve been thinking a lot about since I returned from my trip. While I enjoyed the insanely cheap beer...