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The Butcher of the Forest; by Premee Mohamed (A Review)
When it comes to autumn reads, few books seem to beat a good novella. There’s just something cozy about a nice short read, especially one with a dark, fairytale-esque atmosphere. So, when I…
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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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Best Dressed: 5 Tips for Writing Better Fictional Clothing
Every culture in the world, no matter how big or small, has its own aesthetic. That aesthetic, of course, includes clothing. Fashion has been a huge part of society since clothing became a…
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5 Great Series for People New to Adult Fantasy
The fantasy genre, from the outside, can seem quite intimidating to get into. Fantasy worlds are new and strange, there are histories and cultures to learn, and the audience is asked to suspend…
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5 Questions to Ask for Better Cultural Worldbuilding
No matter what genre you write, one of the most important parts of writing is understanding the world you’re writing in. Of course, stories set in our world have the advantage of having…
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5 Amazing Fantasy Worlds You Need To Check Out
One of the best parts of the best parts of fantasy is, undoubtedly, the unique and creative worlds that populate the genre. From gritty mirrors of reality to mind-bending and dreamy realms, fantasy…
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Spicing Things Up: 5 Tips for Writing Fictional Foods
When it comes to cultural worldbuilding in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, there are many things to consider: clothing, religion, holidays, languages, history, and so on. But, there is one very important element of culture…
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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…
Breaking down storytelling across mediums
