Great tips! Like you, I'm seeing more and more strong female characters in fantasy books, and it's long overdue -…
I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's been on my list to read for ages...I really should hunt down a copy!
Yes! I love that you outlined all the different ways female characters can be strong. I'm not writing fantasy, but…
Very thought-provoking. I'll be keeping these tips in mind as I work on learning how to write female characters.
Insightful post, Elise! And that Whedon quote at the end fits the theme perfectly. Maybe someday people will stop asking…
Wonderful post! I love the magic system in Where Carpets Fly so much. Especially since it means flying carpets are…
[…] love looking at different magic systems and learning about how they work. I’ve even written a blog post or…
I loved The What Katie Did series of books and still have them somewhere.
I'd completely forgotten about The Worst Witch! I remember loving those books when I was a kid - I think…
Witch Week! I haven't thought about that book in years, but it was a great read when I was a…