by Taylor Munsell | Jan 16, 2024 | Writing
In fantasy, magic is a given. It’s expected as part of the genre. But magic can do just as much for the characters in your story as it does for the world you’re building. In the realm of fantasy, magic serves as more than just a plot device. Used...
by Taylor Munsell | Jan 10, 2024 | Writing
Magic systems are an essential piece of fantasy storytelling. Even in low fantasy stories, having a magic system is something that’s necessary for the genre of fantasy. Even the Cambridge Dictionary defines fantasy fiction as “a type of story or literature...
by Taylor Munsell | Aug 28, 2023 | Writing
Picture this: you, the wordsmith, have penned the final line of your fantastical tale, basking in the glow of creative accomplishment. But hold onto your quill, for your journey has just begun. Welcome to the realm of editing and revising, a challenging odyssey that...
by Taylor Munsell | Aug 24, 2023 | Writing
Exploring Themes of Identity and Self-Discovery in YA Fantasy Themes in YA literature aren’t new. Authors have used themes to craft their stories, no matter the genre. In YA literature, identity and self-discovery are themes we see time and again. Let’s...
by Taylor Munsell | Jul 18, 2023 | Writing
When you think of fantasy, you usually think of the following: a realm of magic, mythical creatures, and epic quests. But what about romance? With the rise of Romantasy and Romantic Fantasy, romance shouldn’t be ignored. Romantic tropes have found their way into...
by Taylor Munsell | Jul 17, 2023 | Writing
I think the second week of NaNoWriMo, whether it’s the November event or one of the Camps, is always the hardest. The shiny ne wfeeling sof week one is gone, you’re not over the halfway mark yet, and the rest of the month stretches before you in a...
