How to Write Fantasy and Science Fiction

Writing science fiction has its own set of rules and guidelines. In a book called 'How To Write Science Fiction and Fantasy, Orson Scott Card discusses some of these ideas. keep reading →

Before I begin I strongly urge you to read my article on creating your fantasy world first before learning about creating a fantasy character. You must have a world... keep reading →

What does the solar system of your fantasy world look like? Does it follow traditional settings similar to those in our Universe? Or is it something else, something... keep reading →

The first thing you want to do before you start writing a book is you want to make sure you really want to write the book. If you try to write something you don't... keep reading →

Recently, I just finished reading Fever, the second book in the Chemical Garden Trilogy by Lauren Destefano (such a cool last name). Although not as good as the first one, I... keep reading →

So you've decided that you want to give a hand at writing a story, or a fanfiction perhaps? Don't know what a fanfiction is? In a simple explanation a fanfiction is any work... keep reading →

When writing a good research paper, it's imperative to define your terms. Doing so eliminates confusion and increases reader understanding. I had to write a paper dealing... keep reading →

Worldbuilding is exactly what it sounds like. You're creating a world and everything in it. In the fantasy genre, the term primarily implies cartography and the construction... keep reading →

Are you considering Writing a Fantasy/Science Fiction Story? Just to give you a heads up, here are a few basic things you should consider prior to writing your story! From... keep reading →

I'm definitely not the only fantasy enthusiast to name dragons a favourite mythical creature. In one form or another, they find their way into pretty much every great work of... keep reading →