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#11364:
May 18, 2022
Dawn Embers
An Option for Publication in Fantasy
Considering the options available at this time for publication in the genre.
If you plan to publish any of your writing, what option/path do you want to take?
#11352:
May 11, 2022
Snow is Writing Poetry
Magical May
May is a magical month.
Have you written any fantasy stories May's flower or gemstones in them?
#11341:
May 04, 2022
Robert Waltz
Cities
A brief look at settled areas
What makes a city work?
#11329:
April 27, 2022
eyestar~
Happy 50th Watership Down
A memory lane look Richard Adams and Watership Down!
Have you read the 50 year old classic "Watership Down"? What did you think?
#11325:
April 20, 2022
Dawn Embers
Keeping Track of Things
There are many things that need to be kept organized in a fantasy story.
How do you keep track of characters and other story elements?
#11309:
April 13, 2022
Snow is Writing Poetry
Where do Urban Legends start?
Do you remember hearing urban legend when you were growing up?
What urban legends did your family or childhood friends tell you?
#11297:
April 06, 2022
Robert Waltz
Stars
A Fantasy look at the sky
What are those twinkling lights?
#11291:
March 30, 2022
Jeff
Sanderson's Laws of Magic
An introduction to Brandon Sanderson and his Laws of Magic.
Do you have any "laws" that apply to your own fantasy writing? If so, what are they?
#11280:
March 23, 2022
Dawn Embers
Family Planning in Fantasy
Another thing people face that can be reflected in fantasy is family planning and the ability to have children.
Do characters in your fantasy or speculative fiction world worry about family planning or fertility?
#11263:
March 16, 2022
Snow is Writing Poetry
Welcome to Martius
Martius or March is the month of contradictions
What does March and Mars have in common?
#11250:
March 09, 2022
Robert Waltz
Starting Out
In the beginning...
How does your story begin?
#11233:
February 23, 2022
Dawn Embers
A Question of Age
Looking into age and how it might affect main character motivation and relationships
How does age affect your character or decisions that are made in the story?
#11216:
February 16, 2022
Snow is Writing Poetry
February Myths
What are some intriguing February myths?
Have you written a story about a February myth?
#11203:
February 09, 2022
Robert Waltz
Languages
Other languages in fantasy and science fiction
How do you handle other languages?
#11182:
January 26, 2022
Dawn Embers
Working Around the Non-believer
A glance at writing a genre when others may not hold interest or belief in speculations.
Do you have someone close who isn't fantasy or doesn't enjoy the make believe type of tale?
#11170:
January 19, 2022
Snow is Writing Poetry
Janus
An intriguing figure in Roman mythology.
How would you use Janus in a story?
#11165:
January 12, 2022
Robert Waltz
Pain
Everybody hurts sometimes
How do you describe pain?
#11153:
January 05, 2022
eyestar~
Bits and Bytes about Rick Riordan
Some cool stuff about fantasy Writer Rick Riordan
What lead you to become a writer?
#11148:
December 29, 2021
Dawn Embers
Different Views on Strength
Some thoughts on the positive side, looking at strength and how there are different views on what equals strong or good.
Are there different views on strengths and weaknesses within your story and what influences the difference?
#11132:
December 22, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Endings and Beginnings
Each ending is a beginning.
Have you finished the novel and begun the edit?
#11118:
December 15, 2021
Robert Waltz
Snowflakes
What to know about the snow
What makes each snowflake unique?
#11107:
December 08, 2021
eyestar~
Centaurs R Us?
The symbol and character of centaurs.
Can you relate to the dual nature of centaurs?
#11099:
December 01, 2021
Dawn Embers
Psychology and Fantasy
Some reflection on how classes in psychology may be helpful for non-human characters too.
What type of psychology would you find useful in writing fantasy?
#11084:
November 24, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Creation Myths
Creation myths are common to most cultures.
Have you written a creation myth for your fantasy world?
#11077:
November 17, 2021
Robert Waltz
Transformation
Everything changes.
Is it time for a change?
#11062:
November 10, 2021
eyestar~
The Lure of Unicorns
Ponderings on unicorns
Why are unicorns so alluring and popular?
#11058:
November 03, 2021
Dawn Embers
The Problem with Memories
Considering how we reflect on the past and can use memories within our stories.
Does your character focus much on memories in their story?
#11047:
October 27, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Dogs
What myths about dogs do you know?
Have you used dogs in any of you stories?
#11035:
October 20, 2021
Robert Waltz
Trees
Let's talk about trees.
What's your favorite tree?
#11012:
October 13, 2021
Annette
Halloween
Dress up and parties, candy, pumpkins, and rocks.
Is Halloween a night full of fantasy and wonder or just a nuisance to you?
#11016:
October 06, 2021
Dawn Embers
A Time to be Basic
A look at going back to the basics in fantasy writing.
How do you approach the basics with fantasy and science fiction?
#10999:
September 29, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Autumnal Equinox Inspiration
Does the autumn equinox inspire your stories?
Can you balance an egg on its end on the day of the equinox?
#10989:
September 22, 2021
Robert Waltz
Cats
Our feline companions
What's the magic of cats?
#10943:
September 15, 2021
Annette
Smoke and Mirrors
Never watch a magic trick twice. It will ruin it.
Have you ever watched a magic trick from the wrong angle?
#10962:
September 01, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
September, A Month to Remember
What will you be writing about in September?
What is special about September? Writing. com will be 21 years old.
#10946:
August 25, 2021
Robert Waltz
Weather
Let's talk about the weather
How do you use weather in your Fantasy writing?
#10930:
August 18, 2021
amy-Has a great future ahead
Fantasy: Creating Your World
Let your struggles with world building go in this issue. Just read on.
What fantasy author created the fantasy world you enjoy most?
#10927:
August 11, 2021
Dawn Embers
Dreams - what someone wants
A look at personal dreams and what fantasy characters might imagine.
Does your character have a dream? What is your dream?
#10909:
August 04, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Phobias
Does any of your characters have a phobias?
Can a phobia be a curse?
#10894:
July 28, 2021
Robert Waltz
Revolt
They're going to take over!
Why are we so frightened of the robot uprising?
#10836:
July 21, 2021
Annette
Magic Connects All Human Cultures
Even the earliest storytellers knew the power of fantasy to keep their audiences glued to their words.
Does your magic follow any rules?
#10875:
July 14, 2021
Dawn Embers
Space Tourism
Pondering on the option to travel into space and back.
What do you imagine space tourism would look like in a story?
#10866:
July 07, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Weather Omens
Can omens help you predict the weather?
Have you used weather omens in any fantasy stories?
#10851:
June 30, 2021
Robert Waltz
Dreams and Fantasy
Dream a little dream
What's in a dream?
#10845:
June 23, 2021
Jayne
Bang! Bang! Bangsian!
Club Dead for the rich and famous.
Read any off-the-beaten-path subgenres lately?
#10823:
June 16, 2021
Dawn Embers
Writing: Is it a Priority?
A look at how priorities influence writing in both process and for the story.
How do you determine your priorities or the ones for your main characters?
#10808:
June 09, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Myths of the Spider
Spiders are symbols for persistence and patients.
Is there a better metaphor for the Internet than a spider's web?
#10796:
June 02, 2021
Robert Waltz
Fairy Tales
Once upon a time...
What's your tale?
#10774:
May 19, 2021
Dawn Embers
Finding the Why
A look at the question Why and relating it to the main character's journey.
What is the main character's "why" or reason for what they are doing in the story?
#10759:
May 12, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Drakenthrope
Have you written a story about a drakenthrope?
Is one of you characters a drakenthrope?
#10748:
May 05, 2021
Robert Waltz
Giant Monsters
Kaiju fight!
Do you like giant monster battles?
#10726:
April 21, 2021
Dawn Embers
The Art of Parody (or a spoof)
A glance at how one can use inspiration to parody a story in speculative fiction.
What is your favorite sci-fi or fantasy parody?
#10715:
April 14, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Ailuranthropy
Any one suffering from Ailuranthropy is transform into a cat..
Have you considered writing a story about a werecat?
#10702:
April 07, 2021
Robert Waltz
I Wish...
The wish is a big part of Fantasy
Why do wishes always have drawbacks?
#10691:
March 31, 2021
eyestar~
Here Comes Peter Cottontail!
Now where did that Easter Bunny come from?
n/a
#10682:
March 24, 2021
Dawn Embers
Past, Present or Future for a Story
A glance at picking when to set a story and the technology around.
Do you prefer to write a modern fantasy, something futuristic or settled more in the past?
#10666:
March 17, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Symbols of Spring
What are the symbols of spring?
Have you incorporated the symbols of spring in your fantasy stories?
#10657:
March 10, 2021
Robert Waltz
Games
Fantasy games
Do you want to play a game?
#10645:
March 03, 2021
Jeff
Primary World vs. Secondary World
The differences between primary and secondary world fantasy settings.
Do you prefer fantasy stories set on Earth, or set in wholly-imagined secondary world settings?
#10631:
February 24, 2021
Dawn Embers
Vaccines and Health in Fantasy
A look at options for the world within our stories reflected from current hot topics in the health industry.
How do you approach disease and the medical world within your spec-fic stories?
#10615:
February 17, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
Cryptids
Are cryptids urban legends?
Have you ever seen a Yeti or Sasquatch?
#10608:
February 10, 2021
Robert Waltz
Bread
It's more than just a food
What do you do with bread?
#10590:
February 03, 2021
amy-Has a great future ahead
Fantasy-Deciding What Goes Where
In this issue you will learn what to put in the different chapters of your book.
What is the best science fiction T.V. series?
#10582:
January 27, 2021
Dawn Embers
Expectations in Speculative Fiction
expectations
What do you expect to get from a speculative fiction story?
#10571:
January 20, 2021
Snow is Writing Poetry
New Year's Myths and Superstitions
How do the characters in your stories celebrate a New Year?
How do you characters bring good luck in the New Year?
#10560:
January 13, 2021
Robert Waltz
Imagery
Seeing the unseen
How do you handle imagery in Fantasy?
#10543:
January 06, 2021
GeminiGem🐈
Let's Pretend
Let your imagination run wild with an urban fantasy.
What is your favorite supernatural or magical creature?
#10539:
December 30, 2020
Dawn Embers
A Tough Transition: a story continues
Sometimes when something ends it's not as easy of a transition as one might hope.
How do you transition in a story or between stories in a series?
#10526:
December 23, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
A Sci-fi Christmas
Is Santa an elf or an alien?
Do Santa's reindeer fly by magic or advanced technology?
#10516:
December 16, 2020
Robert Waltz
Point of View
A brief how-to guide
What's your point of view?
#10505:
December 09, 2020
eyestar~
Christmas Sci-Fi
Some favorite Fantasy/ Sci-fi with Christmas themes...
What is your favorite holiday fantasy / sci-fi book or movie?
#10499:
December 02, 2020
Dawn Embers
Time for a Change
A little end of the year talk about making change in the life of characters and in the life of a writer.
Where do you need to make a change in your writing or story?
#10485:
November 25, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Krakens and Other Sea Monsters
Are sea monsters real or myths?
Is the Kraken or other sea monsters just sailors' superstitions?
#10470:
November 18, 2020
Robert Waltz
Taste.
Describing the indescribable...
How do you describe the way something tastes?
#10454:
November 11, 2020
Shaye
Sci-Fantasy: Perfect Blend of Genres?
When fantasy isn't just fantasy and science-fiction is something more...
What is science-fantasy? Is it sci-fi? Is it fantasy? Or something else entirely?
#10452:
November 04, 2020
Dawn Embers
The Magic Castle
A look at the castle setting in a particular way with a little bit of political duty thrown into the mix.
Where would you put a magic castle in a story? Who lives in that castle?
#10435:
October 28, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Names of the full moons
What is the name of the October 31 full moon?
When does the Hunter's moon occur?
#10424:
October 21, 2020
Robert Waltz
The Moon
Our natural satellite in Fantasy
What can you do with the Moon - or moons?
#10412:
October 14, 2020
~Minja~
Dance of the Druids
A brief introduction to Druids.
Have you ever witnessed some ancient rituals and if you did can you describe what was it about?
#10404:
October 07, 2020
Dawn Embers
Dark Fantasy
In the month of Halloween and for some, darkness, we look at the genre of Dark Fantasy.
What story comes to mind when you think of dark fantasy?
#10392:
September 30, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Preparing for NANOWRIMO
31 days until National Novel Writing Month
October is the month to plan your novel
#10375:
September 23, 2020
Robert Waltz
When Fantasy isn't Fantasy
Fantasy never stands alone.
What are your other genres?
#10364:
September 16, 2020
~Minja~
The Nine Worlds in Norse Mythology
Brief descriptions of homelands of various beings who lived there in the pre-Christian worldview of Norse people.
When doomsday occurs, do you believe it will be the final end of the world or there will be a rebirth of the same?
#10357:
September 09, 2020
Dawn Embers
Particular Setting: A Home
A glance into the home as a setting and some ideas where it might be important in world building.
Does your character have a main home? Is a home important place in your fantasy world?
#10345:
September 02, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Happy Birthday Writing.com
Happy 20th Birthday to an awesome writing site.
Do you remember when you turned two decades old?
#10337:
August 26, 2020
Robert Waltz
Immortality
The Eternal in Fantasy
What is forever?
#10317:
August 12, 2020
Dawn Embers
Political Worlds in Fantasy and Voting
Looking into the politics of our fantastical worlds and considering the option to vote.
How does the political world work in your fantasy story? Is there voting in any of the sections, cities or countries?
#10304:
August 05, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Finding inspiration in the headlines
Finding story inspiration in the news.
Do you look for story ideas in the news?
#10291:
July 29, 2020
Robert Waltz
Tea
Some notes about a beverage
What's your tea?
#10281:
July 22, 2020
eyestar~
Are you a Funkie?
Tales of the author Cornelia Funke!
n/a
#10274:
July 15, 2020
Dawn Embers
Building in Fantasy: Story Structure
Use of building elements and how the correlate to the writing structure for speculative fiction.
How do you build the story structure when it comes to a speculative fiction story?
#10258:
July 08, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Reviewing Science Fiction and Fantasy
Do you like reviewing Science Fiction and Fantasy?
Reviewing Science Fiction and Fantasy is educational and fun!
#10250:
July 01, 2020
Robert Waltz
Writing
The Art and Science of Communication
Where did writing come from?
#10236:
June 24, 2020
eyestar~
Fantasy For Young Folks
How fantasy can benefit young folks.
When did you read your first fantasy story?
#10227:
June 17, 2020
Dawn Embers
Diversity: Within Fiction and Reality
A look at diversity showcased within our world, in fiction and how they influence each other.
Do you have different ways the characters or world show diversity that reflects on the real world?
#10215:
June 10, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Myths of Summer
June is the first month of summer.
What are you writing any myths about summer?
#10207:
June 03, 2020
Robert Waltz
Escape
Fantasy is not escapism
What's the real message of Fantasy?
#10183:
May 20, 2020
Dawn Embers
The Wonder of Fantasy
Looking to the stars and dreaming with a newsletter about the concept of wonder.
What element of wonder have you found within the world of fantasy?
#10166:
May 13, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Writing Exercises
Access the news for ideas to help overcome Writer's Block
Using summer and the virus for writing exercises
#10157:
May 06, 2020
Robert Waltz
Plants
Concerning Vegetation
What's your fantasy flora?
#10131:
April 22, 2020
Dawn Embers
Quarantine and Government Control
A look at fantasy that relates to our present situation of quarantine.
Has the recent quarantine and world wide struggles inspired any stories?
#10120:
April 15, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Bizzaro Fiction
What is Bizzaro Fiction?
Have you ever written Bizzaro Fiction?
#10108:
April 08, 2020
Robert Waltz
All of Time and Space
The Ultimate Binge
Doctor Who?
#10096:
April 01, 2020
Cinn
Help Needed: Fantasy vs Scifi
As an avid scifi reader and not-at-all fantasy reader, I need some book recommendations. Who better to ask?
What type of fantasy is your favorite? Low/high? Urban/medieval? What makes you love it?
#10086:
March 25, 2020
Dawn Embers
Women Authors in Fantasy and Sci-Fi
A perusal into some of the strong female authors of fantasy and science fiction.
Who is your favorite female author that writes speculative fiction?
#10074:
March 18, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Leprechauns
What do Leprechauns have to do with Saint Patrick's Day?
What is the difference between a Leprechaun and a Clurichauns?
#10064:
March 11, 2020
Robert Waltz
Diseases
Dealing with illness in Fantasy
What happens when your characters get sick?
#10049:
March 04, 2020
eyestar~
Wonderland: Nonsense and Fantasy?
A peek at Alice In Wonderland: a fantasy?
n/a
#10046:
February 26, 2020
Dawn Embers
Questions for Management
A look at leaders and characters who hold the role in fantasy.
Who is a leader in your story? What qualifies them to lead?
#10026:
February 19, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Looking for a Premise
How do you find premises for your stories?
Fleshing out a premise
#10014:
February 12, 2020
Robert Waltz
Unloved
A Fantasy approach to Valentine's Day
Is there an alternative to love?
#10003:
February 05, 2020
Warped Sanity
Using D&D Resources in Writing
Dungeons and Dragons is rich in resources to help with Fantasy storytelling.
Are you a D&D geek? If so, have you used the game to fuel your muse in story writing?
#9992:
January 29, 2020
Dawn Embers
The Year of the Rat, 2020
Some aspects of the Chinese New Year and possible use for fantasy writing.
Does your fantasy world have their own way to mark the New Year?
#9975:
January 22, 2020
Snow is Writing Poetry
Between Seasons
Does the darkness of winter affect your writing or your characters' emotions?
Can you write through the darkness?
#9965:
January 15, 2020
Robert Waltz
Winter Fantasy
Winter isn't coming - it's in full swing
How do we handle cold weather in fantasy?
#9946:
January 08, 2020
~Minja~
Slavic Mythical Creatures
An insight into a few Slavic mythical creatures that shaped my childhood and a reading habit.
What is your all-time favorite story about a mythical creature?
#9943:
January 01, 2020
Dawn Embers
Best of the Decade in Fantasy
A look at some lists that suggest the best fantasy novels from 2010-2019.
Have you read any of the books from the lists or plan to read any in the future?
#9931:
December 25, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
New Ideas for a New Year
Are you looking for new story ideas or themes?
The world is full of story ideas, we just have to open our eyes and imagination to see them.
#9920:
December 18, 2019
Robert Waltz
New Year's
Some alternative observations
When does the new year really begin?
#9901:
December 04, 2019
Dawn Embers
Particular Setting: Schools
A school is a common setting for fantasy novels, particularly those with young adult characters.
What are schools and education like in your speculative fiction world?
#9887:
November 27, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
A Time to Celebrate
Fall and Winter a time to Celebrate
What holidays do your characters celebrate?
#9876:
November 20, 2019
Robert Waltz
Feast or Fast
Commemorating the Past
When do they feast, when do they fast?
#9856:
November 13, 2019
Annette
Real World Themes
Even fantasy can have some realism
Ever been upset with the real world?
#9847:
November 06, 2019
Dawn Embers
That First Draft, Write it
A glance at the first draft and how freeing it can be to just write.
How do you approach the first draft of a story?
#9837:
October 30, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
The Myths of Halloween
Some Ancient and Modern Myths of Halloween
Are Halloween myths scary or fun?
#9826:
October 23, 2019
Robert Waltz
Keeping Track of It All
Staying Organized with Everything
So you have settings and characters, plots and timelines - how do you keep it all straight?
#9814:
October 16, 2019
Kate - Writing & Reading
Powered by Mechanical Means
Using steam and clockworks in the past - present - and post-modern - world
Could steam and clockworks effectively power today's products if it became necessary to use alternate power sources?
#9804:
October 09, 2019
Dawn Embers
Looking to the Dark Side in Fantasy
Fantasy can have dark elements that can be related to horror but it isn't required.
What is the dark side of your speculative fiction stories?
#9785:
October 02, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
Preparing for NaNoWriMo
Do you plan your novel?
Are you planning your NaNoWriMo novel in October?
#9769:
September 25, 2019
Robert Waltz
Preparing a Novel
NaNoWriMo is coming up fast!
Will you participate in NaNoWriMo this year?
#9758:
September 18, 2019
~Minja~
Fantasy Songs
We're all just songs in the end. If we are lucky. ~Catelyn Stark, ASOIAF
What is your favorite fantasy song or music?
#9750:
September 11, 2019
Dawn Embers
Nostalgia
Sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
How do you use nostalgia in your fantasy? What book from your past would you re-read for the nostalgia?
#9740:
September 04, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
Birthday customs around the world.
Happy Birthday Writing.com!
Have you considered having one of your fictional characters celebrate a birthday?
#9731:
August 28, 2019
Robert Waltz
Nature
The Nature of Nature
What do we mean by "natural?"
#9703:
August 21, 2019
Annette
High Fantasy
Different types of fantasy genres
What's the difference between fantasy and high fantasy?
#9709:
August 14, 2019
Dawn Embers
Beauty in a Fantasy World
A question of the concept of beauty when it comes to writing fantasy.
How do you show beauty in your fantasy stories?
#9690:
August 07, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
Survival Food: Edible Insects
Grasshoppers and other Crispy Critters
Have you eaten a grasshopper or other insect?
#9679:
July 31, 2019
Robert Waltz
Relevance
Grounding Fantasy in Reality
How do you make a fantasy story relevant?
#9662:
July 24, 2019
~Minja~
The Road Less Traveled
“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
What is the last unpopular tourist attraction you have visited?
#9658:
July 17, 2019
Dawn Embers
A Day to Celebrate
A look at the random things people might celebrate in a story.
What kinds of days or things do people in the story celebrate?
#9645:
July 10, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
What motivates your character?
Is your character driven my unconscious motives?
Complex characters have complex motives.
#9632:
July 03, 2019
Robert Waltz
Getting It Wrong
Things that bug me every time I see them
What do you wish they'd get right?
#9621:
June 26, 2019
Thankful Sonali Wdc POWER RVW!
The Use of Language
Comparing the turn of phrase in two different languages.
What if we really meant what we said?
#9608:
June 19, 2019
Dawn Embers
The Moms and Dads in Fantasy
A look at the use of parents as background or conflict in our fantasy stories.
How are your characters' parents involved (or not involved) in the story?
#9589:
June 12, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
Urban Legends and Folklore
Urban Legends and Folklore of Nevada and Oklahoma
Some urban legends and folklore send chills up your spine.
#9580:
June 05, 2019
Robert Waltz
Day Time
It's about time...
How do we really measure time?
#9563:
May 29, 2019
Samberine Everose
The ARC to enter to Fantasy World
How to connect readers to the fantasy world?
Do you know the ARC to enter to fantasy world?
#9562:
May 22, 2019
Dawn Embers
Methods of Travel
Often characters need to travel in a story and they have options.
What method of travel do your characters prefer? Is there such thing as a vacation in their world?
#9545:
May 15, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
Folklore and the Brothers Grimm
Do you read fairy or folklore tales to your children?
Once upon a time my mother read to me.
#9530:
May 08, 2019
Robert Waltz
Symbols
Objects as metaphor
When does something mean something else?
#9476:
May 01, 2019
Annette
Vampires
Those shifty companions.
Shine Like a Diamond?
#9508:
April 24, 2019
Dawn Embers
Finding Balance
A question of how to balance elements of stories in order to write fantasy
How do you create balance in your stories and in writing?
#9494:
April 17, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
Who is the Easter Bunny?
Is the bunny just a symbol of spring?
Where does the Easter Bunny get the eggs?
#9484:
April 10, 2019
Robert Waltz
Another Name
Names, Part 2
How can we create memorable names?
#9466:
April 03, 2019
eyestar~
The Dreams of C.S. Lewis
a peek at where C.S. Lewis found Narnia!
What is behind your fantastical world?
#9457:
March 27, 2019
Dawn Embers
Finding the Time
There is a struggle to find time for things like writing, newsletter and for characters too.
How do you find time to write? Does your character struggle to find time for things?
#9444:
March 20, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
A Change of Season
Equinoxes and solstices
Do you use the plot of the seasons in your stories?
#9430:
March 13, 2019
Robert Waltz
Names
The Power of Names
How do you handle names in your writing?
#9410:
March 06, 2019
Annette
The Goblin
A little bit about goblins.
What color is a goblin?
#9405:
February 27, 2019
Dawn Embers
MC and the Government
A look at how the main character(s) are influenced by the government.
Does your character have to deal with the government? In what way?
#9389:
February 20, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
New Ideas for 2019
What generates your ideas for fantasy or science fiction?
Does a twenty pound goldfish or roaming camels spark a story idea?
#9382:
February 13, 2019
Robert Waltz
Love
Love in the Realms of Fantasy
How can we stretch our imagination to encompass love?
#9369:
February 06, 2019
Kate - Writing & Reading
Fairy Tales ~ Telling a Story
Fairy tales were originally stories for adults ~ not always with happy endings
Do you have a favorite fairy tale? If so which one? Else why not?
#9357:
January 30, 2019
Dawn Embers
The Boundaries We Create
A look at boundaries within fantasy worlds
What kind of boundaries do you use in your world?
#9338:
January 23, 2019
Snow is Writing Poetry
Portals
The New Year is a portal to a new chapter in our lives.
You never know what is on the other side of a closed door. Have you ever opened one to find a surprise you didn't expect?
#9327:
January 16, 2019
Robert Waltz
Locks
About Security
How can we keep others out - or in?
#9306:
January 02, 2019
Dawn Embers
In the Beginning: story/world creation
A look at the beginning of a story in more than one way. A sort of creationism for our fiction.
How was your world created? What is your favorite way to start a story?
#9295:
December 26, 2018
Snow is Writing Poetry
The Day After Christmas
Is the day after Christmas a workday, a rest day or clean up day?
What does Santa or Krampus do the day after Christmas?
#9282:
December 19, 2018
Robert Waltz
Greetings and Partings
Hellos, goodbyes, and other formalities
How can we say hello or goodbye?
#9272:
December 12, 2018
eyestar~
Time for Elves!
a fun look at elves!
Do you believe in elves?
#9266:
December 05, 2018
Dawn Embers
Immigration in Fantasy
A look at the concept of immigration and how it can be used in Spec-Fic.
How do you handle immigration in your fantasy and sci-fi worlds?
#9242:
November 28, 2018
Snow is Writing Poetry
Interview: Sci-fi and Fantasy Society
What is the Science Fiction and Fantasy Society?
Join the Science Fiction and Fantasy Society.
#9232:
November 21, 2018
Robert Waltz
Excelsior!
A Tribute to Stan Lee
What did The Man give us?
#9221:
November 14, 2018
Kate - Writing & Reading
Mixing it up with Speculative Fiction
Fantasy + Science + Mystery + Adventure + any other genre you like to write is the essence of speculative fiction
Does writing speculative fiction present different challenges because it is fantasy or science fiction. If so, what are they?
#9211:
November 07, 2018
Dawn Embers
Which Witch
When it comes to the witch character in fiction, we have options.
What kind of witch would you put in a story? Are they the protagonist or antagonist?
#9200:
October 31, 2018
Snow is Writing Poetry
Character Classification and Editing
How many categories of character classification are there?
Character classification in relation to story editing.
#9189:
October 24, 2018
Robert Waltz
Genre
Know your genre
What's the difference between fantasy and science fiction?
#9169:
October 17, 2018
Annette
Animals in Fantasy
Horses are everywhere
Why did Fluffy have three heads?
#9167:
October 10, 2018
Dawn Embers
Vaccines and Immunizations
A question of health and disease in fantasy, comparing our world to the ones we create.
How do you deal with disease and immunization in your spec-fic story/world?
#9150:
October 03, 2018
Snow is Writing Poetry
October NaNoWriMo Preparation
Are you doing the NaNoWriMo Prep Challenge?
Do you know the story's plot, setting, characters, point of view, and genre?
#9140:
September 26, 2018
Robert Waltz
Pets
Animal companions in Fantasy
Are we alone?
#9125:
September 19, 2018
Thankful Sonali Wdc POWER RVW!
Darting by with inspiration!
WDC recently announced 'book darts' in the Shop. It suddenly struck me that this was inspiration for a fantasy tale!
Where do you dart,once you start?
#9118:
September 12, 2018
Dawn Embers
To Prep or Not to Prep a Story
That is the question of writer preference and style, whether to prep or not before writing.
Do you do any prep work before writing and if so, what do you do?
#9101:
September 05, 2018
Snow is Writing Poetry
The Power of Names
Do names have power?
Does your character have a secret name?
#9089:
August 29, 2018
Robert Waltz
Death and Dying
A Fantasy approach to the inevitable
How can we deal with death in our stories?
#9063:
August 22, 2018
Annette
Define Your Fantasy
Fantasy doesn't mean the same thing to everyone.
What's your fantasy like?
#9056:
August 15, 2018
Dawn Embers
Character Career Day
A question of jobs, worlds and how a character might make a living.
Does your character have a job/career or is there one they want to have?
#9040:
August 08, 2018
Snow is Writing Poetry
Dilemma: Rewriting Fantasy Poetry
When do you rewrite?
The story poems are finished. Do I need to rewrite?
#9030:
August 01, 2018
Robert Waltz
Battle
Writing fighting
War. What is it good for?
#8952:
July 25, 2018
Annette
Write Fantasy with a Group
You don't have to write Fantasy just for yourself.
Who doesn't love dragons?
#9012:
July 18, 2018
Dawn Embers
Don't Meander with Plot, End It
A glance at how the story needs to end without spending too long beyond the big conflict.
Do you like a story to continue more past the big conflict resolution?
#8998:
July 11, 2018
Snow is Writing Poetry
Time Travel: Fantasy or Science Fiction
Is time travel fantasy or science fiction?
Have you taken a trip into the future or the past?
#8984:
July 04, 2018
Robert Waltz
Independence Day
Notes on the Fourth of July
What exactly is "freedom?"
#8965:
June 20, 2018
Dawn Embers
Love is Love
A look at different couples and how fantasy can use the idea of 'love is love' for general character and even conflict.
How do you use the concept of 'love is love' in your world/story?
#8953:
June 13, 2018
Snow is Writing Poetry
Happy Father's Day
Fathers in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Who are the good fathers in Fantasy and/or Science Fiction?
#8937:
June 06, 2018
Robert Waltz
Originality is Overrated
It's probably best to not be original.
What is better than originality?
#8925:
May 30, 2018
eyest