I’m now working on some short stories based on the country I created in my series on worldbuilding. The series of short stories is going to be called The Lannerain Chronicles. To create short stories, or perhaps novelette/novella length works, I think it will be easiest to focus on one character …
At this stage, I’ve done enough basic worldbuilding to start drafting some story ideas for The Lannerain Chronicles. I will add to the series as the need arises, but for now, here is a summary of the posts in this series to date: Creating a Fantasy World (Introduction) Decide on your …
Today we’re going to have a look at the creation of magic systems. The internet has many in-depth resources on this topic, so my aim here is to keep it simple, outline some basic principles, and apply them to the fictional fantasy world I have been building throughout this series. …
I meant to be more organised with the blog the last couple of weeks but: Busy Life + Norovirus = No Writing. So, to amuse you all today, I am going to recommend some books written by fellow members of Scribophile, all of which I have read and enjoyed. If …
Dream Eater’s Carnival (Bitlather Chronicles) by Leslie Anderson & David T. Allen Desperate for adventure, the headstrong Leisl abandons her sterile cathedral life for a mysterious traveling carnival. Surrounded by vibrant energy and eccentric performers, she finds a sense of belonging. Although she embraces her new life, Leisl is unable …
A warning up front: this post has nothing to do with writing. It’s merely another interlude about something else that goes on in my life. Over the years, I’ve struggled with exercise. I was terrible at school sports and never found any aspect of exercise enjoyable. In my 20s I …