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what makes a good fantasy story

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…

By audenjohnson, 1 month1 month ago

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…

By audenjohnson, 1 month1 month ago
writing a dark fantasy novel
Jael fantasy story map

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…

By audenjohnson, 1 month1 month ago

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…

By audenjohnson, 2 months2 months ago
Creating a fantasy world Fantasy Power Infographic
How to Pick a Hiking Trail

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…

By audenjohnson, 2 months2 months ago

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…

By audenjohnson, 2 months2 months ago
Writing a Fantasy novel world building beginnings
Fantasy writing a world without sunlight

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…

By audenjohnson, 2 months2 months ago

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…

By audenjohnson, 2 months2 months ago
Nature Photography Hiking Adventure
haunted prison in Pennsylvania

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…

By audenjohnson, 2 months2 months ago

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…

By audenjohnson, 2 months4 weeks ago
Novel writing How to Write a Setting You Can’t Visit

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