Whenever beginners like me start writing we feel this extreme amount of pressure to be original. How can I write something different from anything else? The answer to this question is, you can’t. It’s impossible. Too many people have written fantasy novels. This means that you shouldn’t even try, just quit trying to be original.Continue reading “Post #8: The Need To Be Original”
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Post #7: A Novice’s Fantasy Book To-Do List
This topic is going to be another one that people have disagreements over. Fantasy writing is definitely an art form, and no one should argue otherwise. A lot of writers, like Rowling, have a dislike for to-do lists, or simply don’t like using them. However, I do not work well that way. I’ve been inContinue reading “Post #7: A Novice’s Fantasy Book To-Do List”
Post #6: Perspective
Initially, I was going to combine this topic with the last post on the importance of point of view in fantasy writing. However, after some extensive research (aka. a google search), I have decided that it was a large enough topic to have its own blog post. Now, many people may get confused at theContinue reading “Post #6: Perspective”
Post #5: Point of View
This wasn’t a topic that I thought I would have to dedicate an entire post to, but it seems that a cursory google has proven me wrong. Not many aspiring writers really think about this when they start planning their book, and I fall into that category… unfortunately. And those who are more experienced inContinue reading “Post #5: Point of View”
Post #4: Types of Fantasy
This question may seem redundant to those who haven’t read many fantasy novels or series. The fantasy genre is so massive that people have begun to split it into manageable chunks to make talking about it far easier. For example, Tolkien and Rowling both write fantasy novels, but that is where the similarities end. So,Continue reading “Post #4: Types of Fantasy”
Post #3: Past Failures
Failure. It sucks…. like, really sucks. This shouldn’t be new information to any of you out there. Writing seems to be the one thing that I repeatedly fail at no matter how many times I try. It is really easy to say that you want to write a book, in fact every retired person I’veContinue reading “Post #3: Past Failures”
Post #2: Inspiration
So… this post has been harder to write than I expected. It is hard for me pinpoint what actually influenced me when it comes to writing. I believe this to be because what I actually love the most about books are the stories they tell. I have a respect for the craft of writing andContinue reading “Post #2: Inspiration”
Post #1: Why Read This Blog?
Hi there, my name is Robert, and welcome to my blog. I suppose I had better explain why on earth you should read anything written by me whatsoever. The simple answer, I have no clue. All I know is that I have been interested in creative writing ever since I was assigned it as aContinue reading “Post #1: Why Read This Blog?”
A Novice's Befuddled Writing Journey 