Dragons and Spaceships
Character development for fantasy writers: Why ...
When creating a character, writers often start with the backstory. But like reading with the TV on, being unfocused with backstory rarely leads to a deep understanding of character. I...
Character development for fantasy writers: Why ...
When creating a character, writers often start with the backstory. But like reading with the TV on, being unfocused with backstory rarely leads to a deep understanding of character. I...
How to create a magic system that makes sense
You've probably read that a magic system requires rules. That's true, but it's just the beginning. Rules are the skeleton, and like with a human, you need to add more...
How to create a magic system that makes sense
You've probably read that a magic system requires rules. That's true, but it's just the beginning. Rules are the skeleton, and like with a human, you need to add more...
Novel writing tips for folks with ADHD, autism,...
Tips for writing a fantasy or sci-fi novel when you're neurodivergent When we started our careers, we found that a lot of writing advice didn't work for us. The most...
Novel writing tips for folks with ADHD, autism,...
Tips for writing a fantasy or sci-fi novel when you're neurodivergent When we started our careers, we found that a lot of writing advice didn't work for us. The most...
How to start worldbuilding for a fantasy novel
What you need to know before worldbuilding for your fantasy story Many fantasy writers treat worldbuilding like a prerequisite. They watch videos from famous worldbuilders like Brandon Sanderson, and think...
How to start worldbuilding for a fantasy novel
What you need to know before worldbuilding for your fantasy story Many fantasy writers treat worldbuilding like a prerequisite. They watch videos from famous worldbuilders like Brandon Sanderson, and think...
The best tech tools for fantasy and sci-fi writ...
It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that a writer in possession of a story idea will clean their entire house to avoid writing. But not even a looming deadline can...
The best tech tools for fantasy and sci-fi writ...
It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that a writer in possession of a story idea will clean their entire house to avoid writing. But not even a looming deadline can...
How to start your novel like a rocket-powered s...
Have you ever picked up a random book at the library to read the first page and ended up reading page after page until you realized you needed to take...
How to start your novel like a rocket-powered s...
Have you ever picked up a random book at the library to read the first page and ended up reading page after page until you realized you needed to take...