Writing New Worlds
Developing your own magic system can be one of the most enjoyable parts of writing a fantasy novel. It lets you truly shape your world in your image, playing with some incredible themes and ideas while you're at it. That doesn't mean it's easy. If you’ve been following my blog, then you already have your …
Continue reading "Developing a Magic System, part 3: The Method of Manifesting"
Who hasn't wanted to write a book? I suppose lots of people… people interested in other things, like sports or crafting or spending time with other living humans. But if you're one of those people, why are you reading this? The itch to write is a wonderful thing. It makes your fingers all twitchy and …
All fantasy aside, it's impossible to ignore the circus of a world we live in today. Politics are everywhere, coloring everything that surrounds us. Sad state of affairs though it might be, sometimes it reminds me of one of the old truths about writing: fiction reflects reality (Though sometimes I wonder if the opposite is …
I consider myself a fantasy writer, but I've been drifting through other genres lately, from poetry (so very weird for me) to horror to flat-out real-world fiction. So today, I decided to fall back to my fantasy roots. This one made me laugh, immediately giving me images of girl power and princesses wearing paper bags …
Continue reading "The Writing Prompt Project, part 7: KARADREEN"
Not gonna lie, I like Excel. I plan Christmas baking in Excel. I work all day in Excel, punching numbers and relying on my trusty vlookups and pivot tables. Excel is awesome. (And I'm not at all boring. Lots of people like spreadsheets… right? RIGHT?) Lots of authors rely on software for a contained environment …
Creating a fictional world has a lot of challenges. You're crafting a tiny world to sit in the palm of your hands. To be believable, it must contain the details that breathe life into the dollhouse. When you're writing fantasy (not in all fantasy, but in most), magic is a key driving force within your …
Continue reading "Developing a Magic System, part 2: The Source of Power"
Kimberley Imrie 