Fantasy Writing

Welcome to my fantasy writing page. Here you can find lots of useful information about creative writing and the fantasy genre.

I love fantasy. The escapism. The endless possibilities. It all speaks to me so much as a person. And I’ve found such delight in the fantasy novels I’ve both read and written, like Pariah’s Lament.

Fantasy also has a rich tapestry of subgenres, meaning that there genuinely is something for everyone. So if you’re a fantasy writer who wants to learn a bit more about how to improve, here you can find lots of writing tips and guides specific to the genre.

What Is Fantasy Writing?

Fantasy writing is the act of creating fictional stories that are distinguished by their unusual settings or magical elements.

It’s perhaps the secondary worlds that fantasy writers create that’s the most remarkable feature. Just look at Middle Earth from The Lord of the Rings, for example, or Westeros from Game of Thrones as another. These places feel as real and alive as our own. Readers don’t want to leave. They want to explore. Worldbuilding, therefore, plays a big role in fantasy writing.

Another key element to the fantasy genre is magic or magical beasts, like dragons. So often we see wizards, witches, enchanted weapons and armor, or magical creatures like ents. All of these aspects help remove us from our own mundane world and transport us to new and exciting ones.

Tips On Writng Fantasy Novels And Stories

It’s not easy to write a fantasy novel. In fact, it’s one of the toughest things you could do as a writer.

Not only do you have to create compelling characters and weave together intricate and epic plotlines, but you also have to create an entire world from scratch. That means new reference points, new cultural norms, natural laws… everything.

I’ve broken down writing a fantasy novel into different elements, which you can find below:

Writing Characters

Plotting

Theme

Dialogue

Viewpoint and Tense

Editing

Books On Fantasy Writing

One of the best ways to improve your storytelling skills is to invest in some books. I’ve learned so many wonderful things from books on writing, penned by everyone from Stephen King to Margaret Atwood to Lajos Egri.

These books have taught me so much over the years. And the most useful bits of writing advice I’ve compiled into my very own book on fantasy writing—The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed.

With over 150 5-star reviews on Amazon, A Fantasy Writers’ Handbook is the complete guide to writing fantasy, the book I always wanted to have at my side when I first set out writing fantasy stories.

Now it can be your guide.

You can get your copy below.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very useful. Helped me land my first book deal.” Jack Shannon, Fantasy Author

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Written in a friendly, uncluttered style, Billing has managed to accumulate and present a huge amount of useful information in a way that perhaps a favourite lecturer might do.” Readers’ Favourite

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Fantasy Writing Tips And Guides

Below, I’ve included links to all of my dedicated fantasy writing guides. You can everything here from advice on building fantasy worlds to posts designed to help inspire ideas for your stories, such as looking at the lives of medieval peasants and lords, to medieval archery and weapons.

Worldbuilding

Finding Inspiration For Writing Fantasy

Things to Consider When Writing Fantasy

More Fantasy Writing Guides

You may find these other fantasy writing guides useful:

Fantasy Writing Tools

I also have some tools that you may find useful. Chief among them is my fantasy name generator for human characters, amongst others. You can use this tool to come up with names for your protagonists, antagonists, elves, orcs and much more. It creates fantasy last names too.

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