What Makes A Good Fantasy Story?
The definition of a good fantasy story can be pretty arbitrary. What’s interesting for one person will be boring for another. Defining a good story is interesting in itself. You’ve Read more…
Elements of a Dark Fantasy Story (Infographic)
Dark fantasy is an interesting genre. It’s broad yet simple. It’s difficult to pin down a definition. I usually see it as a mix of fantasy and horror. Here’s a Read more…
Improving Town and Country Maps for a Fantasy Story
Have you ever returned to an old fantasy story, or any story, and go, why did I think this was good? Design is kinda the same thing. My first creations Read more…
Creating a Fantasy World: Magical Powers (Infographic)
I like creating a magical fantasy world. I don’t mind books centered around regulars characters. But, I love, love stories where the main characters have powers and they embrace it. Read more…
New to Hiking? How to Pick a Day Hiking Trail
You’ve searched Google for a hiking trail near you. You’re looking for something you can do in one day. Depending on where you live, you may come across a few Read more…
Writing a Fantasy Novel: How to Start World Building
Writing a fantasy novel often means world-building, even when you’re basing it off a real-world location. I have a love-hate relationship with world-building. It’s fun but it can be difficult Read more…
Fantasy Writing: Creating a World Without Sunlight
Fantasy writing lets you create any kind of world you could imagine. You’d think with the year we’re having, that I’d be sick of dark and apocalyptics settings. But, I’m Read more…
Nature Photography: Adventures of the Trail
Nature photography often leads to paths that have me shaking my fist at faceless trail makers going “really, really.” Sounds like a fantasy story. Let’s put that aside for later. Read more…
Haunted Prison: Eastern State Penitentiary
Certain locations scream possessed by ghosts. Old cemeteries and abandoned asylums. Eastern State Penitentiary clearly looks like a haunted prison. Do the ghosts of past prisoners still roam the halls? Read more…
Novel Writing Tips: How to Write a Setting You Can’t Visit
Often novel writing, especially with fantasy books, is about using a setting you can’t see. Some people are fortunate enough to plan a trip for their novels. I’ve never been Read more…
