Breakdowns
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Mysteries, Magic, and Vampires: Urban Fantasy vs. Paranormal Romance
Not all fantasy takes place in other worlds, and two subgenres that take place in our world are urban fantasy and paranormal romance. Much like dark fantasy and grimdark fantasy, however, these are…
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So What Makes a Cozy Genre, Anyway?
In today’s publishing climate, there is one type of book that seems to be taking the industry (and readers) by storm: cozy books. Odds are, you’ve seen the term thrown around in most…
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The Consequence of Hubris: The Avoidable Tragedy of Breaking Bad
One of the essential parts of writing three-dimensional, lifelike characters is to give them flaws. Those flaws can come in many forms and can be portrayed in many ways, but today I want…
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Grimdark Vs. Dark Fantasy: How to Tell the Difference
In fantasy, there are many sub-genres. From epic and portal to flintlock and urban, there are a lot of different settings and atmospheres to explore. It’s one of the many things I love…
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Sci-Fi vs Fantasy: How To Tell Them Apart
Among all genres of writing, few seem to cause confusion quite like Science Fiction and Fantasy. What makes a story one or the other? When does technology become so far-fetched it becomes synonymous…
